Job Shadowing Program

Two students talking with host at job shadowing site
TU Spring Break • March 16–20, 2026

Interested in learning more about industries and job roles related to your major? Job Shadowing: Tigers Behind the Scenes provides students the opportunity to spend a full day observing a professional in a career field, offering valuable insights into potential career paths. This in-person experience will take place during TU's spring break, from March 16–20, 2026.

What is required to participate in the Job Shadowing Program?

Students are responsible for the following to participate in the program:

  • Attend one mandatory Information Session
  • After attending an Information Session, students will receive a link to the application form
  • Attend one mandatory Orientation Session to prepare for the experience
  • Once matched, it is the student's responsibility to make contact with the TU alum or employer host to arrange a job shadow date/time/location
  • Prepare for the experience by researching the organization, developing questions to ask, and practicing a 30-second commercial or “elevator pitch”
  • Attend the job shadowing experience and be engaged
  • Complete a survey and send a thank you email

Information Sessions

Register for a mandatory Job Shadowing: Tigers Behind the Scenes Information Session. Information sessions will be posted in late fall 2025.

“ For students considering the Job Shadowing Program, my advice would be to approach the experience with genuine curiosity, active engagement, and a proactive mindset. ”

Wynter Benton, Job Shadowing Participant

Mandatory Prep Sessions

If you are selected to participate in job shadowing, you must attend one mandatory prep session. You will receive the registration links once you attend an information session.

Students will be matched by a Career Center staff member based on both host preference and student career interest.

Questions? Please contact Renée Harris, Assistant Director, Career Exploration & Development, at .