Help a student see what work looks like.

Risers connects high school students with professionals for short, structured shadow experiences. You share a little of your time. We handle the coordination.

I'm open to hosting Learn how it works

Short time commitment

Most experiences take 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Risers coordinates logistics

We handle matching, prep, reminders, and follow-up.

Virtual or in-person options

You choose the format that works for you.

How it works

Tell us what fits

Share a few details about your role, availability, and the kind of experience you can offer.

We match and prepare students

We find the right student and prepare them so your time together is meaningful.

You host a short experience

Connect, share your world of work, and inspire what's possible.

Why hosts say yes

Give students real-world exposure

Help them explore careers and build confidence about their future.

Support your community

Make a meaningful impact on the next generation in your own community.

Flexible formats

Choose virtual or in-person and the duration that works for you.

No complicated setup

Risers handles coordination, prep, and follow-up so it's easy for you.

Interested in hosting?

Share a few details and the Risers team will follow up.

Full name Work email Organization Role / title

What could you offer?

Select all that fit.

Workplace tour or job shadow Let a student observe your workplace, team, or day-to-day role. Career conversation Share your path, advice, and answer student questions. Something else Tell us another way you could support a student.

Preferred format

Select all that work for you.

Virtual A video call or remote session. In-person A visit to your workplace or another approved location.

We'll only use this information to follow up about hosting.

Frequently asked questions

How much time does this take?

Most shadow experiences run from 30 minutes to 1 hour. If a different length fits better, Risers can coordinate around that.

Do I need prior experience with students?

No. Risers prepares students ahead of time and gives you a clear, lightweight structure for the conversation.

Can I host virtually?

Yes. Virtual and in-person formats are both supported.

How does Risers support the process?

We handle student matching, scheduling, reminders, and follow-up so you can focus on sharing your work.