Job shadowing pairs a middle or high school student with an employee at the employee's workplace. The student observes what it is like to be involved in the particular career. They can see how the skills they are learning are applicable and ask questions about the career. (JOW)

Describes the career education program at several Utah high schools. Includes tips for implementing s successful job shadowing program. (JOW)

Suggests that the success of job shadowing and mentoring depends on the coordinator's ability to create communication channels between students and those who hold the jobs they are training for. Offers suggestions for creating productive communication in these settings. (Author/JOW)

"The Beauty of Cosmetology" discusses the employment outlook for cosmetologists. "High School Cosmetology with Great Style" describes the academic and career cosmetology curriculum at Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development (Ohio). "More than Skin Deep" explores the job shadowing program at the American Academy of Hair Design.…