Darke County students from all 8 schools explored future careers in a powerful way during Job Shadow Week, held November 10–14, 2025. This year’s event provided hands-on experiences across dozens of industries and organizations, reinforcing the community’s commitment to helping students plan for their futures.
A total of 427 job shadows were completed during the week, reflecting strong participation and meaningful engagement between students and local employers.
Local businesses and organizations played a vital role in making these opportunities possible. A special thank you goes to the many businesses and organizations that generously opened their doors to make these experiences possible.
One participating host, Jen Davenport, Director of Communications and Member Relations at Darke Rural Electric, shared the impact of the experience:
“Hosting a student for a job shadow reminded me why I love this work—every day is different, and everything we do is focused on serving people. I’m grateful I could share that with someone exploring their future.”
Students also expressed their appreciation for the program. Jaelyn Christman, a Greenville High School student who shadowed at Brethren Retirement Community, reflected on her experience:
“I had a wonderful time job shadowing at the Brethren Home. The staff and residents were so welcoming, and I enjoyed seeing the impact their work has every day.”
Participating Businesses and Organizations
Ansonia Local Schools
Arcanum-Butler Local Schools
Barga Heating, A/C & Refrigeration
Beauty Systems Group
Brethren Retirement Community
Brown Chiropractic
Brumbaugh Engineering & Surveying
Brumbaugh Construction
Bruns Animal Clinic
Choice One Engineering
Classic Carriers
Cooper Farms
Crown Equipment
Darke County Common Pleas Court
Darke County Health Department
Darke County Medical Examiner
Darke County Municipal Court
Darke County Parks
Darke County Sheriff’s Office
Darke County Wildlife Officer
Darke Rural Electric
EverHeart Hospice
Family Health
Fort Recovery Industries
Greenville City Schools
Greenville Fire Department
Greenville Police Department
JAFE Decorating
Klockner Pentaplast
Law Office of Rudnick, Hosek & Pendl
Making Waves
Midmark Corp.
Mote and Associates
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Pepcon/Poeppelman Materials
Sue Bowman – Howard Hanna Real Estate
Superior Aluminum
Tri-Village Local Schools
Versailles Dental
Village Green
VPP
Wayne HealthCare
Weaver Eggs
Whirlpool
WHIO-TV
Job Shadow Week continues to be an invaluable opportunity for Darke County students to connect classroom learning with real-world experience, explore potential career paths, and build relationships with local employers.
