Job Shadowing Program

Job shadowing is back at TU but with a new name and focus! Tiger LEAP is now Job Shadowing: Tigers Behind the Scenes.

Two students talking with host at job shadowing site
TU Spring Break 鈥� March 17 鈥� 21, 2025

Interested in learning more about industries and job roles related to your major? Job Shadowing: Tigers Behind the Scenes offers sophomore students the opportunity to spend a full day shadowing a professional in a career field related to their studies. This in-person experience will take place during TU's spring break, from March 17鈥�21, 2025.

What is required to participate in the Job Shadowing Program?

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

  • Apply by the deadline Sunday, February 16 at by 11:59 p.m.
  • Attend one mandatory Information Session
  • 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 鈥渆levator pitch鈥�
  • 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 below:

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

Wynter Benton, Job Shadowing Participant

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

Questions? Please contact Ren茅e Harris, Assistant Director, Career Exploration & Development, at .