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A group of people, including children and adults, are gathered in a conference room for an event titled "The Big Shake: Round 4". The room has a large screen displaying the event logo and title, with a handshake graphic. Some people are smiling and conversing. The setting appears professional and engaging, with participants participating in a discussion or presentation.

An employability skills competition conducted at area K-12 schools. Students proceed through multiple rounds to demonstrate essential workplace behaviors that employers consistently value but rarely have time to teach during hiring.

People sitting around tables in a room with large windows, listening to a speaker or presentation. There is a blue banner with text behind the speaker.

Minimum Time: 3 Hours Per Year

Maximum Time: Professionals can judge as many sessions and districts as they want. Each round requires a minimum of two (2) hours of participation.

Time Required

School districts invite public-facing and leadership-level professionals to serve as judges. Individuals from all industries are encouraged to participate.

Professionals Requested

Every employer should nominate at least one (1) professional annually.

Each judging round requires a different number of judges. The maximum number of professionals needed for a single round of judging is 50.

Number Needed

Audience

Depends on the district; currently serving 3rd through 7th-grade students.

School districts may ask judges to complete paperwork with the office. No other preparation is necessary to serve as a judge.

Preparation and Follow-Up

Allows students to turn professional skills into a live, practiced experience—guided by the very employers students may work for one day.

The Value

Participating Schools and Grades

  • Findlay City 3rd-5th Grades

  • Liberty-Benton 4th Grade

  • Van Buren 6th-8th Grades

  • Cory-Rawson 7th Grade

2026-2027 School Year Shake Events

TBD

Round 1
Liberty-Benton

Register to Judge: Liberty-Benton

March 25, 2027

All Rounds
Cory-Rawson

TBD

Round 1
Bigelow Hill-Findlay City

Register to Judge: Bigelow Hill

January 29, 2027

Round 2: 7:30am-11:30am
Van Buren

Register to Judge: Van Buren

December 21, 2026

Round 1: 11:00am-2:30pm
Van Buren

Register to Judge: Van Buren

TBD

Round 1
Wilson Vance-Findlay City

Register to Judge: Wilson Vance

February 2, 2027

Round 3: 8:45am-10:30am
Van Buren

Register to Judge: Van Buren