Job shadowing opportunities and summer programs are a great
way to get a taste for a future career field.
Here are some opportunities available to our students:
The University of Pittsburgh Health Careers Scholars
Academy-Pitt
This academy introduces students to the world of health
care, including issues of primary care, prevention, public health, career
exploration, human growth and development, and area of practice. Applicants must be at least 15 years old and
a sophomore or junior. Students must
have a strong academic record, interest in the health field, and a record of
leadership and service activities. 110
students will be selected. Further
information can be found at
www.hcsa.pitt.edu
The Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship-Lehigh University
This program was developed to inspire the spirit of entrepreneurship
and expose students to the creative process, cultural understanding and
effective business practices required by tomorrow’s leaders. Applicants must be at least 15 years old and
a sophomore or junior. Students must
have a strong academic record and an interest in business, international
relations, economic development, and a record of leadership and service
activities. Further information may be
found at
http://www.iacocca-lehigh.org
The Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (Penn DOT)
Engineering District
1-0 Job Shadow Program
They offer job shadowing opportunities in civil engineering,
information technology, drafting, and diesel mechanic career fields. This program allows students to spend an
entire day with one of their skilled employees.
How to apply:
- Submit
a letter of interest to include student’s name, address, phone number, job
shadow program area of interest and career objectives.
- Written
approval from School Guidance Counselor
- Submit
these items to: PENNDOT Engineering District 1-0 255 Elm Street Oil City, PA 16301 Attn: Erin Freer