Job Shadow

What is a Job Shadow?

A Job Shadow experience gives students the opportunity to learn through on-the-job observation of an individual in a chosen occupation. 

Job Shadow Requirements

To participate in Experience-Based Work, a student shall:

  • Have gained sufficient knowledge and skills for success.

  • Have and maintain good standing at their school.

  • Have approval of school to participate.

  • Have established transportation for experience.

Roles & Responsibilities Overview

*Staff and volunteers at Kentucky child care providers, child caring agencies or public schools are required to have a clean background check on the Kentucky CAN Registry and registries from any other states of residence. DCBS performs these checks for $10 each. (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services)