The Rockwood Partners in Education (PIE) Career Shadowing program provides students with the opportunity to explore career areas of interest through on-site visits and virtual chats with industry professionals! 

Career Shadowing opportunities are open to all Rockwood students in grades 9-12. Students interested in participating in an on-site experience must have reliable transportation. Students can participate in the program in the Fall and/or Spring semesters. Students are limited to one experience per semester. Students are also eligible to earn hours towards the A+ program through this experience.

Spring 2023 Shadowing Weeks

Spring shadowing weeks will take place during the months of March and April. These opportunities are open to students in grades 9-12, parents are not allowed to attend.  The student application will be available on January 3, 2023 with the deadline to complete the application being February 3rd.  On February 16th I will send a Sign Up Genius link to all the Juniors and Seniors that applied to the program.  This link will have all the career shadowing experiences available for the semester listed in chronological order.  Students will be able to see the time, date, and host of each particular shadow and it is at that point that the students will commit to attending the shadow.  Freshmen and Sophomores will receive the Sign Up link on February 20th.  The Sign Up will close February 24th with the actual shadows beginning March 1st.    

2023 Build My Future

This is an incredible event highlighting dozens of careers in construction and the skilled trades. 

Build My Future STL gives students the opportunity to spend a day in the construction industry through an interactive showcase comprised of educational displays, equipment, operations & learning labs--all provided by our local industry partners.

The Build My Future Event will return to the St. Louis area in Spring 2023. Stay Tuned for more details, including how you can participate through the Rockwood Career Shadowing Program.   

Soar into STEM Program 

In addition to the job shadowing opportunities this spring, Rockwood students have been invited to take part in an incredibly special opportunity at Spirit Airport through the acclaimed organization Wings of Hope. 

This program, Soar into STEM is unique in that your attendance will be required on four Saturdays in April, for about four hours each Saturday. To apply, please click the link for the Wings of Hope Student Application and be prepared to include a personal statement of up to 300 words that tells us why you would like to participate in this opportunity. A selection committee will then choose six students to represent Rockwood. Please know that on the fourth Saturday, every student will be required to do a brief presentation on what they have learned during the program. Those that score a 75% or higher on that presentation will be invited on a flight over the St. Louis region! The application window for Soar into STEM is now open, please click on the sky blue button above to apply.  The application will close on 2/3.