The UGA Intern For A Day program is the Career Center's job shadowing initiative to connect students with real world industry experience. Volunteer to host and connect with UGA talent directly and build a more personal connection. Establish brand awareness on campus by participating.

Our program's structure empowers you with the flexibility to plan a shadow day at a time that works best for your schedule. This is a one-day job shadowing experience that can be hosted in-person at your organization or virtually for either a full day or half day.

If you're not sure where to start, our team is here to support you. We've built resources that include templates, a list of job shadow activities, and more. Check out our resources here.

How it works:

Create your profile and submit your criteria for hosting students. Students will then apply to your posted opportunity. Once the student application period closes you will then rank your applicants to express who you would be most interested in being matched with.

Program Timeline:

Employer Registration:

• Fall Semester: July - August
• Spring Semester: January - February

Ranking Window:

• Fall Semester: Late September
• Spring Semester: Late February

Matching Announced:

• Fall Semester: October
• Spring Semester: March

Shadowing Window:

• Fall Semester: October - December
• Spring Semester: March - May

Host Expectations:

• Commit to finalizing the coordination of a job shadow day with the student(s) you are matched with
• Be flexible with the student(s) schedules when coordinating the exact date
• Communicate with matched students in an appropriate time frame
• Set clear expectations for the student prior to the job shadow day
• Alert the UGA Intern For A Day program team if you experience any issues with your student(s)

Things to Consider:

• How will you host students? In-person or virtual?
• What majors are you interested in hosting?
• What year students are you open to hosting?
• How many students can you host?

If you have any questions regarding Intern For A Day opportunities at UGA, please e-mail the .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).