Career Exploration Experience is a requirement for graduation from Ilwaco High School. Career Exploration Experience activities include job shadowing and informational interviews. These activities are an opportunity for students to learn about careers directly from the people involved in them, including the day-to-day responsibilities of the job, the skills and education required, and options for careers in the field.

Watch this video to hear more about Career Exploration Experience.

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If reading to learn about Career Exploration Experience is better for you, take a look at the Ilwaco High School Career Exploration Experience Form, which has all the assignment details as well. You'll use this form to get pre-approval for your Career Exploration Experience.

• Required: Ilwaco High School Career Exploration Experience Form. Review this form for assignment details and to get pre-approval for your plan.

• Tips for Coordinating a Job Shadow or Interview Doc. Includes email templates.

• Tips for Coordinating a Job Shadow or Interview Infographic. Visual version of the Tips document above.

• Career Exploration Interview Planner. Plan your interview questions using this handout.

• Note-Taking Templates for Career Exploration Activities. Includes templates for Interview notes and Job Shadow observation notes.

• Required: Job Shadow and Interview Reflection OR Virtual Interview Reflection. Complete one for each in-person Job Shadow and Interview or Virtual Interview.

• Required: Mentor Evaluation Form. Send this to your mentor after you've completed your Career Exploration activity.

• O*NET Online

• CareerBridge.wa.gov