Career Development and Alumni & Families
Alumni
We encourage you to maintain a connection to 51¹ÙÍø via the network available to you through the Alumni Association and the Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development (Matthews Center). You can make a difference in the lives of our current students, who love when alumni reconnect with the college to share internships and jobs or offer advice on careers.
Connect With And Support Current Students
Families
We are delighted to be working with your student during his or her time in college and beyond. Successful planning for life after 51¹ÙÍø begins well before the senior year, so please encourage your student to visit us early and often. You also play a vital role in your student’s career development journey.
Support Current Wildcats
Students need and deeply appreciate the support you can provide as they look to launch their careers. You can be an active supporter by mentoring students through , offering internship or full-time opportunities, serving as a job shadowing host or participating in the 51¹ÙÍø Network group on LinkedIn or virtual networking sessions, just to name a few options.
Alumni Seeking Career Support
As a 51¹ÙÍø alumnus/a, we are here to advise you about your career and support your success. Many of our current resources are available for alumni use. Contact careers@davidson.edu or call 704-894-2132 to schedule an appointment and learn more.
Join 51¹ÙÍø Connect, our alumni portal, where you can participate in our mentorship program, post and apply for jobs, and connect with your classmates, fellow alumni, and current students.