Job Shadowing is a Win-Win Situation
What is Job Shadowing?
Job shadowing is spending an average work day with a professional or skilled employee to learn what they do each day. It’s a way to see first-hand where your career choice can take you. It’s worth talking to your high school’s guidance counselor about job shadowing at Big Bend Electric Cooperative (BBEC).
Students win by:
- Discovering just what it takes to make this job their career
- Working next to professionals to develop their interest first hand
- Seeing all aspects of the job
BBEC wins by:
- Showing students career possibilities in their community
- Helping in the development of the workforce BBEC will need in the future
- Developing working relationships with schools in our area
What Jobs Are Available to Shadow?
Jobs we have that you can “Shadow” at BBEC include:
- Power Lineman
- Accounting
- Engineering
- Member Services
- IT Services
- Communications
Who Can “Shadow” a Job at BBEC?
Any high school student can arrange a job shadow through their high school guidance counselor.
So, talk with your high school’s guidance counselor today. Have them give us a call and ask, “Do you have the time to share your profession with a student?”