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The Center for Career Exploration and Success’s Job Shadow Program gave 239 ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs the opportunity to explore careers and gain real-world perspective during the 2026 Winter Term.

Professionals from 15 organizations engaged in this initiative, giving ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs firsthand insight into what it’s really like to work in their fields. By observing daily operations and learning about industry expectations, the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs developed a clearer sense of direction as they prepare for life after ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ.

Sample employer partners include the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio, the Cuyahoga County Court System, Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and Mertz Design Studio.

“My experience at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center was extremely helpful in preparing for my future career,” said first-year Medical Laboratory Science major Hayden Gillig. “I was able to tour most of the labs in the Wexner, which gave me a good idea of what I should expect from my major. As I start to think about future internships, I’ll benefit from having seen what’s happening behind the scenes at one of the biggest hospitals in the United States.”

Now in its second year, the Winter Term Job Shadow Experience nearly doubled the number of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs it served from its first iteration. Brandon Prew, director of experiential education, said that the Center for Career Exploration and Success plans to expand its Job Shadow Program into the Summer Term.

“We’re excited for Miami to continue to be a leader in career exploration through experiential education,” Prew said. “Experiential education is evolving to include flexible, scalable experiences that meet ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs earlier in their career journeys. Job shadowing has become one of our most powerful entry points into experiential education for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs. Not only that, it helps ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs make confident academic and career decisions. Expanding this program into the summer will allow us to serve more ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs, offer greater flexibility, and create customizable experiences.”

The Center for Career Exploration and Success offers ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs a range of programs and events, including networking opportunities with employers and alumni, professional development workshops, and career exploration activities. Visit its ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ and Events page to learn more about future offerings, including the 2026 Spring Career and Internship Fairs.