E-mail to Potential Shadow Experience

Consider using this template (or create your own) for an email sent to the person indicated for the top pick for your shadow experience. 

Dear _________________, 

Good morning (or afternoon)! My name is __________________ and I am a student at Blackhawk Christian School. I am currently enrolled in a high school careers class and one assignment we have been given is to shadow a career of interest.

I am interested in [describe career of shadow opportunity], so I am wondering if it would be possible for me to spend a few hours, or even a full school day, observing your place of work. I am open to most days of the week for this shadow experience, and I would like to complete this experience in the next month, if possible. 

Please let me know if this is something that would be possible at [place of work]. You can reach me at this email address, and feel free to contact my teacher, Molly Steffen, at msteffen@blackhawkchristian.org with any questions or concerns you may have. 

Thank you so much for your time. 
Sincerely,

_____________________________