& workforce Job Shadow Day Matches College Students with Chamber Member Employers

The Manatee Chamber partnered with the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus for a Student Job Shadow Day in November. This provided the opportunity for local college students to be matched with a business leader to explore "a day in the life" of their possible future industry or occupation.

One-on-one discussions about career pathways, best practices, and other career development-related advice allowed students to ask questions, receive relevant feedback, and grow their network.

The next Job Shadow Day is scheduled for Friday, March 24. If you would like to be a part of education and workforce initiatives as well as future job shadow opportunities, please contact Tara Poulton at TaraP@ManateeChamber.com.

Thank you to the following members for hosting a USF student:

• Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

• Manatee Community Foundation

• Manatee County Sheriff’s Office | Child Protective Investigations Division

• Karins Engineering

Job shadow opportunities help build awareness among college students about career opportunities with our members' companies. Making those connections before graduation helps keep more students here in our region.

• Purvis Gray

• Sarasota FBI Field Office

• State Attorney’s Office of the 12th Judicial Circuit

• Turning Points, One Stop Center