Tiger LEAP Job Shadowing Program
Spring Break • March 18-22, 2024
Tiger LEAP Job Shadowing Program is an opportunity for students to see what a typical day is like for a professional who is in a related career field. This career exploration activity gives students a chance to learn more about selected industries and job roles associated with their major.
For spring 2024, we are targeting the job shadowing program to the following majors:
Media, Arts & Communication (MAC) - Electronic Media and Film, Communication Studies, and Mass Communication
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) - Biology, Mathematical Science, and Physics
What is required to participate in the Tiger LEAP Job Shadowing Program?
Students are responsible for the following to participate in the program:
- Apply by the deadline Friday, February 16 at by 5 p.m.
- Attend one mandatory Student Information Session
- Attend one mandatory Student Orientation 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 pitchâ€
- Attend the job shadow experience and be engaged
- Complete a survey and send a thank you email