The annual report summarizes the 2015-2016 academic year for the Center for Career Development's job shadowing program at Davidson College, noting a 13% increase in student participation and 11% increase in host participation, with the majority of experiences taking place in North Carolina, Georgia, and California, and spanning a wide range of industries. The report also outlines accomplishments of expanding the summer program and application process, and goals for the future include adjusting timing, strengthening student to host ratios, and exploring international opportunities.

1. Center for Career Development
2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6
Annual Report
Combined Summer & Winter
“The value of having the opportunity to ask questions and receive
advice from a well-established professional cannot be understated.”
JOBSHADOWINGJOBSHADOWINGD A V I D S O N C O L L E G E

2. 98%of students would
recommend job
shadowing to a friend
Survey Data Winter 2015, 56 responses
96%of hosts said the
experience was very
good or excellent
Survey Data Winter 2015, 57 responses
Student Information
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
PARTICIPANTSBYCLASSYEAR
36% 25% 18%21%
141
195
Total Numbers:
students participated in
shadowing experiences
35 22 9 10Received financial
support from the
Job Shadowing
Program Travel Grant
Student-athletes First Generation
Students
International
Students
37 Undeclared
3 Sociology
10 Psychology
19 Political Science
1 Physics
1 Philosophy
5 Math
2 Latin American Studies
3 Interdisciplinary Studies
3 History
3 Hispanic Studies
6 Double Major
1 Gender & Sexuality Studies
2 French & Francophone Studies
4 Environmental Studies
7 English
9 Economics
9 Chemistry
11 Biology
2 Art
3 Anthropology
P A R T I C I P A N T S B Y M A J O R

3. BlackRock
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Carolina Aesthetic Dentistry
Carolina Ear & Hearing Clinic
Center for Autism Research
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte Rescue Mission
CNL Commercial Real Estate
Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Federal Election Commission
Ford’s Theatre
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Google
Human Rights Watch
Inspiring Capital
Morgan Stanley
Merrill Lynch
Nasher Museum of Art
National Institutes of Health
National Venture Capital Association
Office of the Federal Public Defender
Oracle
Oxford University Press
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Salzburg Global Seminar
Smithsonian Channel
Tennessee PGA
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
The New York Times
Uber
U.S. Department of State
U.S Environmental Protection Agency
Wells Fargo
Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice, LLP
Host Information
Select
Companies
Top Locations:
26%
NC
14%
GA
10%
CA
8%
DC
287Hosts
of Winter 2015 hosts
returned in Summer 2016
53%
of hosts were
Davidson alumni
84%
7%NY
Industries:
39Arts, Media,
Communications
& Marketing
71Education,
Community
Organizations
& Nonprofits
45Banking, Finance,
Real Estate
& Insurance
65Consulting,
Management,
Sales & Human
Resources
59Healthcare,
Medicine &
Medical
Research
47Public Policy,
Politics,
Government
& Law
62Technology
& Science

4. Center for Career Development704-894-2132 www.davidson.edu/careers
l Enhanced student participation by 13% and
number of hosts by 11% from the 2014-2015
academic year.
l Expanded summer job shadowing program,
offering more opportunities and increasing student
participation.
l Optimized student application process,
expanding student preparation and streamlining
program management.
l Enhanced job shadowing program website.
l Expanded job shadowing opportunities in
Texas, California, and Pennsylvania.
Accomplishments and Looking Ahead
Major Accomplishments Vision for the Future
l Adjust program timing to focus on spring and
summer to increase participation and
effectiveness.
l Continue to strengthen student-to-host ratio,
ensuring robust program participation.
l Embed program into framework as key milestone
for all class years, amplifying the awareness of
and participation in the program.
l Optimize access for all students by enhancing
travel fund.
l Explore potential for international job
shadowing to enhance opportunities for students
on study abroad programs.
“[My student] was enthusiastic, helpful, very
bright, and humble. She was pleasant and our staff
and clients really enjoyed meeting her. Yet again, I’m so proud
to introduce a Davidson student to my clients and coworkers!”
—Carrie McColgan ’95, Village Vets of Lilburn/Stone Mountain