MANASSAS — Students will soon have the chance to partner with mentors from the region’s business community.
A “Shadow for a Day” event will marry high school and college students with professionals from a range of different occupations on May 8 at the CenterFuse co-working space in Manassas. Representatives from each of the more than 20 participating business and organizations will speak about their work for about two minutes each during a panel discussion, and then students will choose whom they want to shadow for a day.
“The Shadow program will allow students to form a relationship with professionals for possible summer jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and letters of recommendation or as a mentor for future career plans,” organizer Theresa Coates Ellis states in an email, the organizer of the event. “The response from professionals and high school and college students has been very positive.”
Ellis, a Republican nominee for City Council, said she is organizing the event through her company Tackle Management, a public relations and marketing firm.
Participating students who attend the Shadow for a Day event will work with their perspective businesses to schedule a date for the student to come and shadow an employee of the company.
The Shadow for a Day event at CenterFuse will take place Tuesday, May 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In addition to the Shadow event on May 8, two other optional workshops will be provided for students who want to hone their resume writing and interviewing skills.
Saturday, May 5, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: “Resume and Interview Tips,” for High School and College Students.
Tuesday, May 15, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: “Resume and Interview Tips,” for High School and College Students.
Participating companies have also been encouraged to screen student participants for possible summer jobs and internships. Students that want to participate in the event should RSVP by emailing Ellis.
Here’s a list of participating companies and organizations:
- Forrest Odend’hal, Broker Manager, Long and Foster Real Estate | Christie’s International Real Estate
- Hal Parrish, Mayor, City of Manassas
- Dr. Gary Arminio, Bull Run Foot and Ankle Clinic
- Uriah Kiser, Publisher, Founder, Potomac Local
- Xiao Yin Byrom, Fashion Advisor, Stylist, Owner, Tang’s Alterations
- Dr. Oliver Reid, Executive Director, BARN
- Ami Pape, Chesapeake Law Group, LLC
- Andy and Sarah Harrover, IT, Matrix Computer Consulting
- Dr. Elaine Sours, Dentist
- James Whitley, Arts and Entertainment, Co-Founder, GrandMaster LLC
- George Ellis, CEO, SFMC Inc. Community Association Management
- John Murray, Owner, Home Inspections, HouseMaster
- Vicki Cloud, Owner, Exit Realty
- Manassas City Police Department
- Chief Rob Clemons, Manassas City Fire and Rescue
- Dr. Mike Perez, Physician, Bull Run Family Practice
- James Conroy, Branch Manager, United Bank
- Theresa Coates Ellis, Founding Owner, Tackle Mangement, PR, Marketing
- David and Veronica Donohue, Manassas Baptist Church
- Steve Nance, Executive Director, Serve Our Willing Warriors Retreat
- Chris Sellers, Restaurant Owner, CJ Finz, Public House
- Dr. Srikanth Mahavaki, Bull Run Foot and Ankle Clinic
- Chris Peden, CPA, CMA, CMP Financial and Tax Services Consulting
- Rob Heltzel, Senior Vice President, George Mason Mortgage
