Fostering Lives of Leadership & Service
Ashley Bodie (she/her)
Assistant Director for Exploration & Experiential Learning
Dr. Raquel Dailey (she/her)
Associate Director for Inclusion & International Career Development
Explore By How You Identify
International Student Resources
Alvarez
Handshake
Interstride
GoinGlobal
The Alvarez Grant Program provides financial support to international students seeking assistance with expenses associated with career and curricular pursuits.
Handshake is the Matthews Center's internal job and internship posting system, Handshake, is your primary gateway to Davidson-specific career opportunities and resources and includes valuable tools and resources for students to utilize during the career management process.
Interstride is a Career Development platform created by former international students to provide career resources specifically for international students.
GoinGlobal helps new and experienced job seekers find opportunities both in the US and abroad.
Helpful Guides
International Employer Guide
Employer:
DEI Assessment Guide
Graduate School:
DEI Assessment Guide
What did the first Black graduate of Davidson College go on to do?
Mentorship Programs
HD: Mentorship that Hits Different
Mentorship program designed to support male-identifying students of color at Davidson College; however all students are welcome to inquire about the benefits of this and other programs sponsored by the Matthews Center for Career Development.
Barbershop Talk
Msaada Mentorship
Mentorship program designed to support Black women-identifying students at Davidson College; however, all students are welcome to inquire about the benefits of this and other programs sponsored by the Matthews Center for Career Development.
Students experience unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with employers and alumni under the supervision of the Matthews Center for Career Development. Career treks empower student participants to further develop their understanding of the challenges and opportunities in pursuing a variety of careers.
Identity-Based Career Treks
Men of Color
Women of Color
Upcoming- LGBTQIA+ Identifying
First-generation college graduates made roughly $36,000 less than their non-first gneration counterparts.
First-Generation Student Support
The NEXT (Network Engage eXplore Together) Level is a program designed to offer up to 15 first-generation sophomore students mentorship, through professional guidance, and paid project work, through real-world experience. Students will be matched with a company or entrepreneur in the Davidson area that will provide a paid short-term project through the Gig-Hub program. Over eight weeks, working 5 hours a week, students will complete their project. NEXT Level students will meet with their client once a week to discuss progress on the project and engage in a mentoring session.
NEXT Level
An annual celebration recognizing and celebrating first-generation seniors, First Things First Pinning Ceremony was created in 2022. A first-generation identifying staff/ faculty member and alum are invited to share remarks during the ceremony. First-generation alumni, staff, and faculty are invited to participate in the ceremony by presenting a graduating senior with a pin and certificate. Dinner and networking are hosted following the ceremony.
First Things, First Senior Pinning Ceremony
Previous Programming
Natural Hair in the Workplace
Diversity in Law Dinner
Being _________ in the Workplace
Aggie Eagle Classic
Biscuits ‘N Brunch
Partner Organizations
Ways to Support a Student
Questions?
“In all candor, this semester’s been extremely difficult for me not only in terms of academics but also in terms of simply feeling out of place. I was contemplating taking a semester off to go back home. I also briefly entertained the idea of transferring. Before coming to Davidson, I was very much aware that it’s a PWI, but didn’t realise the extent to which I would be affected by this. Lately, I’ve felt out of place and disconnected from the people around me. I’ve been anxious about the future—wondering if a Davidson education is worth it, wondering if it’s supposed to be this difficult. The career trek significantly helped me put things into perspective. I came to see that I was not alone in my struggles and that so many before me have experienced similar sentiments. Meeting the POC alumni served as a reminder that, not only does it get better, but that my efforts aren’t in vain. I feel like I’ve regained my sense of purpose. I was reminded of why I came to Davidson in the first place, and that the world has endless opportunities awaiting me. Of course, it’s not all going to be sunshine and rainbows moving forward—but because of the trek, I feel myself becoming more optimistic about the future. Thank you for allowing me to see that there’s a huge community of people who are there to support me and others like me. Thank you for allowing me to experience a side of Davidson that I did not know existed. This trek came at a time in my life when my mental health was deteriorating—and it gave me the chance to recenter. It served as a testament to the fact that Davidson truly cares about its minority populations. Mentally and professionally, I really needed this. And while a lot of what I write in this email may come off as melodramatic, I genuinely mean every word. Thank you again.”