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Students@WorkRelevance in the classroom; preparedness in the workplace
Students@Work is an initiative of First Gentleman Robert Eaves in partnership with the North Carolina Business Committee for Education. The goal is to challenge North Carolina businesses to offer job shadowing opportunities to middle school students in their community. Why middle school?Middle school is a crucial time for dropout prevention and also when high school curriculum planning takes place. Direct experience with the workplace demonstrates the relevance of education to future success. For more information about how to participate click here. ”Continuing success in business demands planning for the future and right now future employees and customers are sitting in a classroom. Job shadowing is a unique opportunity to demonstrate the connection between education and the workplace. There are significant benefits to both businesses and students when learning is a real world experience.“ - Robert Eaves, First Gentleman Job Shadowing Testimonials:”Each year Golden Corral sponsors Job Shadowing for over one hundred students at company and franchise restaurants across the country. This first-hand experience allows students to see how the skills they are learning in school relate to our Restaurant Manager’s job. It is also a great way for them to learn about the rewarding opportunities available in the food service industry and specifically at Golden Corral.“ —Dale Whitworth, Vice President and Controller, Golden Corral Corporation ”Fulfilling the potential every child has to succeed and achieve something great requires both hope for today and a vision for the future. AT&T strongly supports job shadowing initiatives because they help students make the connection between their interests and talents with potential careers. It also opens doors to success and opportunity giving students a sneak preview of the wonderful future that awaits them. Our hope is that all businesses in North Carolina will invest in the future of our young people. We have been enhanced by their presence in the workplace.“ —Cynthia Marshall, President, AT&T North Carolina Contact the First Gentleman at robert.eaves@nc.gov and let him know about your experience. For more information about job shadowing and other ways that businesses can support education contact: North Carolina Business Committee for Education
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