Job Shadowing, the Birmingham way

1. Birmingham O.R.E. “ Operation Real Experiences” Helping the Youth of Birmingham Unearth Interests in Science & Technology Careers

3. Linking Youth with the Marketplace via local Faith-based Institutions Local Pastor Youth in the Community Adults in the Marketplace

4. Expected Outcomes for the Youth School-based Learning Environment Work-based Learning Environment School Performance Job Skill Performance Home and Faith-based Environments Personal Performance Career Success Productivity Skilled Employees Job Satisfaction Innovation

7. Current System Job Skill Performance Grades K to 6 Grades 6 to 8 Grades 8 to 10 Grades 10 and 11 Grades 11 and 12 Beyond High School School-based Learning Environment 63% of Alabama employers can’t find skilled, entry level employees 75% of employees are not satisfied in their current work experience. Unskilled Laborer Jobs Application Demonstrate Excelled Ability (OJT) Mastery & Certification Demonstrate Specific Knowledge Work-based Learning Environment School Performance

8. Mission: Complete the Links Leadership Development Grades K to 6 Grades 6 to 8 Grades 8 to 10 Grades 10 and 11 Grades 11 and 12 Beyond High School Identify Areas of Interest Career Awareness Knowledge of general Career Clusters Career Exploration Linking Career to Workplace Skill Building Demonstrate Hard Workplace Skills Application Demonstrate Hard & Soft Skills Mastery & Certification Demonstrate Specific Knowledge Job Skill Performance School-based Learning Environment Work-based Learning Environment School Performance

13. Personal Testaments “… My Career Success job shadowing experience has changed my life … Now I know what I want to do and I’ve got to go to college…” David Robertson 11th Grade Gardendale HS “ We needed this experience (Job Shadowing) back in middle school…” Saroj Hardit 12th Grade Bessemer, AL “ What did you do to my kids? … they're on fire!!!” (with job shadowing) Mr.. Rodney Kenner Assistant Superintendent Tarrant HS

15. Heritage Center’s Steps to Success Parental Involvement in Discerning Student’s Interest Exploration Links Interest to Career Path & Skill Requirements Skill Building Preparation & Exploration Application Internships & Re-evaluation Master & Certification Employability & Life Long Learning skills Awareness Links Interest to a Career Clusters Leadership Development