Barnesville Eighth Graders Explore Future Careers Through Shadowing Day
Barnesville Middle School eighth graders had the opportunity to step outside the classroom and experience the real world through a career shadowing day on two consecutive Fridays, May 1 and May 8.
Students explored a variety of career pathways, learned directly from professionals in the workforce and gained valuable insight into future opportunities and life beyond school, according to Principal Casey Mayo. From healthcare and education to trades, business and public service, students were able to see firsthand the skills and responsibilities involved in different careers each day.
Students participated in learning about these different career fields, such as industrial business, gas and oil, technology, cyber security, education, farming, concrete, construction, physical therapy, nursing, veterinary medicine and animal science.
Students gain hands-on experience through career shadowing days. Photos Provided by Barnesville Middle School Principal Casey Mayo.
“We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our parents and families for your support throughout this project,” a spokesperson shared on a school Facebook post. “A special thank you goes out to all of the businesses, organizations, and professionals who welcomed our students and invested their time into mentoring the next generation.”
Barnesville eighth graders spend the day learning about different career fields to help them navigate their own path. Photos Provided by Barnesville Middle School Principal Casey Mayo.
Mayo also expressed pride in the students for representing the school well and taking advantage of the learning opportunity.
Middle schoolers learn with professionals during career shadowing days. Photos Provided by Barnesville Middle School Principal Casey Mayo.
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