Pike Road High School will participate in National Job Shadow Day for the first time on Monday, February 2, 2026, and is inviting local employers to host students for a real-world career exploration experience.
Pike Road Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) team believes that early, authentic exposure to the workplace is an essential part of a learner’s high school journey. Through job shadowing, students deepen their understanding of careers they’re interested in—and often discover that a field may be different from what they imagined. That clarity helps learners make informed choices about coursework, training, and post-secondary pathways.
To make this initiative successful, Pike Road Schools is seeking employer partners to host students on National Job Shadow Day and to consider additional opportunities throughout the year. Businesses of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to participate, whether they can host one student or several.
Employers can indicate the number of students they are willing to host (from one to five or more) and the career area(s) they represent. The interest form includes a broad range of fields, including:
- Agriscience
- Arts, Entertainment, and Design
- Business/Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales
- Construction
- Education
- Government and Public Administration
- Healthcare
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Human Services
- IT/Computer Science
- Law and Public Safety
- Manufacturing
- STEM
- Transportation and Logistics
- Other
How to participate
- Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 (National Job Shadow Day)
- Host sign-up: Complete the Employer Partner Interest Form at https://forms.gle/jfXKM9PApMLAUpSQ8
- Questions: Contact Emily Reiss at emily.reiss@pikeroadschools.org
“Your involvement truly makes a difference,” said, Rick Robinson, Asst. Principal/CTE Director at Pike Road High School. “By partnering with us, you help inspire the next generation of leaders, creators, and problem-solvers.”
Pike Road Schools is committed to expanding meaningful, engaging, and diverse career-connected learning opportunities. Local industry participation—on Job Shadow Day and beyond—ensures students gain the exposure and professional skills they need to thrive after graduation.
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