Participating in career exploration events or job shadows can help you experience a workplace setting first-hand. These help you learn a great deal more about a career than you can through online research. Ask adults in your family, school, or community resources to help you connect with people in the career(s) you’re interested in.

• Take part in tours or career exploration events. Many schools and communities offer opportunities to get into local businesses.

• Job shadowing is a great way to learn more about daily work life settings. 

Check out these resources to learn more:

• Take part in local career exploration events
  • Ignite Your Future
  • Southwest Minnesota Career Expo
  • Technology and Trades on the Prairie
    
    
• Contact your local workforce agency for help setting up a job shadow.
  
  • Central MN Jobs and Training Services
  • SW Minnesota Private Industry Council
  • Minnesota CareerForce
    
    
• Contact your local Chamber of Commerce