Last week nearly 100 middle school students from our district got a chance to job shadow at more than 32 local business or other places of work. This was the 25th year for "Window to the World of Work," a partnership between North Thurston Public Schools Partnership Services and the Lacey Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors ranged from Anchor Bank and Costco, to the Lacey Police Department and McChord Air Force base. Several district offices, including Community Relations, Mountain View Elementary and Technology and CTE also hosted students."As an elementary principal, working with middle school students gives me a needed perspective," said Mountain View Principal Randy Weeks. "The students are always gracious and eager to learn, and it helps me reflect on what I do and how I do my job. I highly recommend hosting a Windows to the World of Work student."
In addition to participating in some hands-on job assignments -- from making signs to sorting flyers and money -- students had to interview their work mentors about experience, education and other skills needed to do their host's job. "It gave you a good idea of daily life in a workplace life and how hectic it can be," said Ellie Jones, a Komachin 8th grader who shadowed the district's Community Relations and Communications department. "It helped me figure out what I need to prepare for as a writer and being able to handle multiple things in one day and meet deadlines. Taking the photos was fun too. "
Special thanks to all the businesses and other mentors who participated, middle school counselors, students for putting their best feet forward, and of course, Jackie Crowley, Partnership Services administrator who has organized the event for many years with business recruitment support from the Lacey Chamber of Commerce!
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