Job Shadowing
Job Shadowing offers students a powerful way to explore potential career paths by stepping directly into a real workplace. Instead of simply reading about a profession, students observe and participate in day‑to‑day tasks alongside experienced employees. This hands‑on exposure helps them understand the skills, responsibilities, and work environments associated with different careers.
Through job shadowing, students gain:
- Practical insight into how professionals apply their knowledge and skills
- A clearer sense of career interests and whether a field aligns with their strengths and goals
- Opportunities to ask questions, build confidence, and make informed decisions about future education or training
- Early professional connections that can support future internships or employment
Job shadowing bridges the gap between classroom learning and the real world, empowering students to envision their future with greater clarity and purpose.
Program Benefits
Program Goals
The goals of the job shadowing program at BCHC are to assist students to accomplish the following:
- Observe the daily routines of health care workers
- Begin to identify career interests in health care
- Gain awareness of the academic, technical and service standards required in health care professions
Eligible Participants
Who is eligible to participate?
- High school students age 16 and above (parent or guardian signature required for all applicants 18 years of age or under)
- College students
- Individuals exploring a second career
- No high school students are allowed to follow Social Work, Surgery, Mental Health, Physicians or Physician Assistants
Departments Available
- Laboratory
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Radiology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Marketing
- Cardiology Services
- Health Information
- Management
- Business Office
- Foundation
- Rehabilitation Services (Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy)
Health Care Career Camp
Click here to view camp details: Healthcare Career Camp Video | Healthcare Career Camp Event Flyer
Applications for the Healthcare Career Camp close on March 30th. Apply now!
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Questions: Conner Heying / 402-395-3178 / [email protected]
Job Shadowing Program
Rules of Conduct for Job Shadowing Students
Students are expected to behave in a courteous and respectful manner. If at any time during the shadowing experience their actions become inappropriate, they may be asked to leave.
Cell phone usage is prohibited during the shadow experience.
Program Requirements
- Job Shadow Application
- Confidentiality Pledge
- Privacy, Information & Security, and Safety Information
- Student Shadow Agreement
- Job Shadowing Participation Quiz
Completed forms can be emailed to [email protected]
How It Works
Apply
Submit your application.
Selection
Get shortlisted.
Shadow
Observe professionals.
Completion
Reflect and grow.
Health Care Careers
In collaboration with many strategic partners, the Nebraska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program produces the ‘Careers in Healthcare Challenge of a Lifetime’ book. The health career book provides information on a plethora of health careers. It includes guidance on aptitudes for success in a particular career, education and licensure requirements, as well as what educational programs are available in the state. The document is frequently used by the five AHEC centers, high schools, undergraduate institutions and others to promote health careers.
Download the interactive Careers in Health Care book.
Start Your Job Shadowing Journey
Gain real-world experience and grow your career.
