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 using the links below:

“ 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 after you attend an information session.

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

Job Shadowing Hosts

Here are the organizations hosting students for job shadowing opportunities:

Organization Job Title Website City/State
Arrow Child & Family Ministries Clinical Supervisor www.arrow.org Towson, MD
Arrow Child & Family Ministries Diagnostic & Prescriptive Specialist (IEP Coordinator) www.arrow.org Joppatowne, MD
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital / Manager
 Talent Acquisition www.healthcare.ascension.org Baltimore, MD
ASRC Federal Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Facilities Operations & Maintenance www.asrcfederal.com Greenbelt, MD
Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab Assistant Professor/Archaeology Lab Director www.towson.edu/bcal Towson, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Math Resource Teacher www.owingsmillses.bcps.org Owings Mills, MD
Baltimore Crisis Response Inc Therapist www.bcresponse.org Baltimore, MD
Banner Life Insurance Company Talent Acquisition Specialist www.bannerlife.com Frederick, MD
Benedictine School  Education Director www.benschool.org Ridgely, MD
Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty Management Real Estate or Realtor www.homesale.com Baltimore, MD
Cedar Lane School (Howard County Public School System) Principal, Special Education School www.cls.hcpss.org/school-staff Fulton, MD
District of Columbia Association for the Education of Young Children Executive Director www.DCAEYC.org Washington DC
Ivymount Clinical Coordinator www.ivymount.org Rockville, MD
Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore (JCC) Senior Director of J Camps www.jcc.org Owings Mills, MD
Key Point Health Director www.keypoint.org Dundalk, MD
Linwood School BCBA, Music Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Special Educator, Speech Therapist www.linwoodcenter.org Ellicott City, MD
Live Hospitality & Entertainment Director of Operations www.visitlive.com Baltimore, MD
Maryland Judiciary Supervisor, Talent Acquisition & Talent Acquisition Partner www.marylandjudiciary.com Annapolis, MD
Maryland State Police State Trooper www.mdsp.maryland.gov Pikesville, MD
Milbrook Elementary School Resource teacher www.milbrookes.bcps.org Baltimore, MD
No Struggle No Success, Inc. Executive Director www.nostrugglenosuccess.org Baltimore, MD
No Struggle No Success, Inc. Executive Director www.nostrugglenosuccess.org Harford County, MD
Novacare Rehabilitation Physical Therapist and Market Manager www.novacare.com Baltimore, MD
Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University Sr Instructional Designer www.peabody.jhu.edu/li Baltimore, MD
Port Discovery Children's Museum Associate Director of Marketing & Communications www.portdiscovery.org Baltimore, MD
St. Paul's Schools (The) /  /  /  Position www.stpaulsmd.org Brooklandville, MD
Towson University- Career Center /  /  / Towson, MD Associate Director, Operations www.towson.edu/careercenter Towson, MD
Towson University- Health Promotion & Prevention Education Director www.towson.edu/health-promotion-prevention-education Towson, MD
Towson University- Housing & Residence Life Residence Life Coordinator www.towson.edu/studentlife/housing/campus Towson, MD
Towson University- Hussman Center for Adults with Autism Director www.towson.edu/iwb/centers/hussman Towson, MD
Towson University- Management Advisory & Compliance Services Director www.towson.edu/compliance Towson, MD
Towson University- Office of Sustainability Sustainability Outreach Coordinator www.towson.edu/about/sustainability Towson, MD
Towson University-University Marketing & Communications Director www.towson.edu/universitymarketing Towson, MD
University of Maryland Medical Center Director of Rehabilitation Services www.umms.org/ummc Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland Medical System Director of Rehabilitation Services www.umms.org Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland Medical System Recruitment Marketing Specialist, Social Media & Brand Management www.umms.org Linthicum Heights, MD
University of Maryland Medical System Respiratory Clinical Educator www.umms.org Glen Burnie, MD
(Virtual Only) Howard County Library System HR Specialist www.hclibrary.org Zoom (Virtual)

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