2026 JOB SHADOW
The WPAFB Educational Outreach Office will sponsor a Job Shadow Day for high school juniors and seniors - Thursday, 19 February, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required
Selected students will begin and end their job shadow experience at the National Museum of the USAF. Students must arrive at 8:30 a.m. The museum cannot accommodate early drop-offs so please plan accordingly.
The number of participants is limited, and slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Remember to return this application in a timely fashion to reserve your slot to shadow some of Wright-Patterson’s finest. Registration will close when all spots are filled so please get your form in as soon as possible. Registration could fill up as soon as tomorrow or could be open for a few days.
Who May Participate? This program is designed for United States citizens that attend high school who are juniors (11th grade) and seniors (12th grade). We regret we cannot accommodate younger students at this time.
What careers are offered at the 2026 Job Shadow? Please see the attached registration form for the career areas available. We will attempt to accommodate requests based on available volunteers, but we cannot guarantee specific placement.
How do I apply? Fill out the attached registration form or visit our web page: WPAFB Educational Outreach Office - Job Shadow Day (wpafbstem.com)
To Email: [email protected]
Confirmation: Participants accepted for the 2026 Job Shadow will receive confirmation via email.
Additional Information
- Students must have the consent of their legal parent/guardian AND school official to participate.
- Each student is responsible for their own transportation to and from the USAF Museum. Transportation will be provided to the job site.
- Each student is responsible for their own lunch and should bring either a sack lunch or money to purchase a lunch at one of the on-base facilities.
- Any student 18 or older must have a valid driver’s license.
- The student must participate for the entire day. For scheduling reasons, we cannot accommodate those who arrive late or leave early.
- The Museum cannot accommodate early drop offs; students must arrive no earlier than 8:15 a.m.
- Students who drive themselves must park in designated parking areas. Please Park only in the lot for museum visitors.
- Only pre-registered students may attend the 2026 Job Shadow Day due to security procedures.
- Late arrivals will be sent back to their respective school. Schools will be notified of any “no-show” students.
- Just like in the classroom, cell phone use is prohibited. Please be respectful and courteous of your mentors and do not use your cell phone during the Job Shadow Day.
- Dress code for students – business casual. Boys - polo shirt and khakis. Girls -slacks and blouse or skirt and blouse. Students should not wear halter tops, T-shirts, shorts, or open toed shoes please.