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WALKING IN YOUR SHOES On Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, College Connection and White-Williams Scholars will be holding our first Job Shadowing Day. We are looking for professionals in Philadelphia to serve as Host Partners, allowing one or two of our Scholars to take part in a half-day, hands-on experience at your place of business. The best way for high school students to begin to get inspired about their futures and imagine themselves in certain careers is to actually spend time with people who have experience in these jobs. Our Scholars are high-achieving 10th grade students at public high schools throughout Philadelphia, who are often the first people in their families to go to college. If you are interested in hosting a Scholar(s), we will provide you with a detailed schedule and suggested activities for the day. Letting a Scholar "Walk In Your Shoes" involves: -providing a tour of your workplace -discussing the mission/vision of your organization and the skills it requires to do your job -allowing time for a mutual interview where Scholars hear about your career path and you learn about their interests -giving Scholars a hands-on role in performing a job-related task, when possible -sharing lunch together. We hope you will consider being a part of this life changing opportunity to help hard-working Philadelphia high school students move one step closer to their futures. All work locations need to be accessible by public transportation. Some of the careers that our Scholars are interested in exploring are as follows:

Accountant,Anesthesiologist, Archaeologist, Architect Business- International, Investment Banking, Management Child Advocate, Clothing Designer, Computer, Computer Programmer, Cook/ Culinary Arts Dentist, Doctor-Oncology, Geriatrics, Family Practice, Obstetrics, ER, Dermatology, Neurology Engineer- Mechanical, Civil, Scientist- Environmental, Forensic, Biologist, Geologist, Epidemiologist Fiction Writer, Film Director Interior Designer, Journalist, Lawyer- Criminal Defense, Child Welfare, Public Interest Massage Therapist, Medical Examiner, Midwife, Musician Nurse, Pharmacist, Photographer, Psychiatrist Real Estate Broker, Religious official (Christian) Singer, Social Worker, Sports Manager Veterinarian/ Animal Caretaker, Voice Actor,Web Designer

Please contact Alisha Berry, College and Career Counselor for College Connection, at [|aberry@wwscholars.org] by Friday, February 29th, in order to sign up and participate. Thank you for your support!