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Employers: Become a Mentor

Make an impact. Connect with a student.

JCCC’s one-time job shadowing experience has an immense impact on students. Becoming a Mentor provides valuable information for eager students to learn about you.

In a two-to-four-hour experience, Mentors show students the work environment allowing time for students to watch and listen to daily routines. Mentors can share stories of personal job exploration, career paths, education, and how you chose this profession.

JCCC’s Career Development Center provides students with a “Student Guide to Job Shadowing.” This includes questions to ask, what to expect and how to prepare for a successful job shadowing experience. 

To become a Mentor:

  1. Register online through JobLinks
  2. Once registered, you will create an account.
  3. Customize your settings, and provide complete information along with your résumé. Include information such as:
  4. Time, date, and duration of the job shadowing experience
  5. Directions to company and office
  6. What to wear, what to bring, and where to park
  7. Your contact information and who/how to contact in case the job shadowing experience needs to be rescheduled
  8. Brief overview or informal schedule of events for the visit

Feel free to offer ongoing mentorship, contact information or a LinkedIn request. While not required, our students are motivated to learn more about their career options and would welcome your support.

For questions, contact the Career Development Center at careerdevelopment@jccc.edu or call 913-469-3870.