Students are required to complete a Workplace Exploration Experience that includes connecting with a mentor in a career field of interest. This experience allows students to explore real-world careers, learn workplace expectations, and gain insight into post-secondary pathways.

Mentor & Experience Requirements

• Students must work with a mentor who is actively employed in their field of interest

• Mentors may not be a parent or a high school employee

• Students will complete 10 total hours of workplace exploration during junior and senior year

• Experiences may include job shadowing, workplace tours, interviews, or career-related projects

• A mentor approval form must be submitted before hours begin

Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

• Schedule and communicate directly with their mentor

• Be punctual, professional, and appropriately dressed

• Follow workplace rules and respect confidentiality

• Ask questions, observe different roles, and show curiosity

• Observe different roles and learn how the organization functions

• Build technical or job-specific skills (e.g. customer service, marketing, coding)

• Be proactive in seeking feedback and setting goals with your mentor

• Reflect on what they learn and connect the experience to future goals

This experience is student-driven, with parental support as needed, and is designed to help students build professional skills, explore careers, and prepare for life after high school.