Job Shadow Program for Students

Life Calling and Career Services invites you to participate in the SAU Job Shadow Program, where Sophomore (or Second-Year Freshman) students will have the opportunity to explore career paths by shadowing someone in their place of work. Job shadows provide students the chance to gain a realistic experience of a potential career path or field outside of the classroom.

What is a Job Shadow?

Job shadowing is a chance for students to explore an industry, organization or specific position during a half-day (4 hour) experience in-person. SAU job shadows will take place during Fall and Winter semesters. In a job shadow, you will follow your host(s) through their daily activities and learn what it’s like to work in that field. You will search for job shadowing openings through Handshake and then work with your Job Shadow Host to create a schedule that works for you. This is a free, unpaid experience, however, the first 25 students to complete this program will be awarded a $250 stipend provided by our partners at The Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE).

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Criteria

Class Standing: Sophomore or Second-Year Freshman

GPA: 2.0 minimum

Major: General Studies or “Undecided” with a declared major other than “General Studies” (students who self-identify as declared in one major but looking to explore other major and career paths)

Availability: Must be able to commit to at least 4 hours during the work week three times in a semester.

Students interested in applying for the Job Shadowing Program will need to make an appointment with the Life Calling and Career Services office through Handshake and choose "Job Shadow Meeting" as appointment type to get started with the application process.

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Job Shadow Program for Students