Junior Achievement New York unites students with real life role models in the Sixth Annual Job Shadow Program

Junior Achievement New York unites students with real life role models in the Sixth Annual Job Shadow Program

Junior Achievement to team up with corporations in New York City and Long Island to give students a view of the working world.

(PRWEB) January 24, 2002

New York, New York, December, 2003—January 31, 2003 is the official kick-off of JA New York’s six week Job Shadow program. JA matches more than 1,400 NYC and Long Island students with professionals at an array of local sites. The experience provides students with an up-close look at the world of work and how the skills they learn in school are put to use in the workplace. According to Jonelle Thompson of Murry Bergtraum High School, NYC, “There are a great number of people in the business community who encourage and support our efforts to be educated, exemplified by the enthusiasm of the Job Shadow hosts. This is not done because we will be taking their roles in years to come but because they truly care.” Employers such as Keyspan, Pfizer and Verizon along with media outlets ABC, NBC and CBS participate by inviting the student “shadows” to monitor the average workday unique to the respective industry. Job Shadow is the product of the April 1997 Summit for America’s Future chaired by Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Participating students:

· Interact with new positive role models

· Receive a meaningful introduction to the world of work

· Understand the practical application of an education in achieving personal goals

· See the range of knowledge and skills a job requires

· Make the practical connection between education and success

The Job Shadow agenda is multi-tiered. Although the students are the most obvious beneficiaries of this program, corporate volunteers and teachers also come away with a profound experience.

With the help of thousands of professional volunteers from companies around New York City and Long Island, Junior Achievement New York has been providing exposure to the workplace and careers for New York City and Long Island school children for over 70 years. Junior AchievementÂ’s curriculum reinforces learning standards and provides children with a fresh perspective on their future career opportunities by teaching the economics of the world of work.

Let their success be your inspiration.

For further information on Job Shadow, contact Ann Yench, Vice President, Marketing & External Affairs Junior Achievement New York 212.907.0042 phone, 212.949.5262 fax or e-mai ayench@jany. org

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