Panther Shadows – Students/Alumni
The FIU Panther Shadow Program is an opportunity for employers and industry professionals to connect with FIU students and alumni, hosting them for a job shadowing experience to help them gain exposure to a wide variety of career fields and industries. The Panther Shadow program takes place during the summer and fall terms.
Take advantage of this one-day experience and create your early recruitment pipeline!
What Are the Program Benefits?
Students have the opportunity to network with employers, community partners, and professional alumni while gaining direct exposure to potential careers related to your major. The program helps you connect classroom learning to real-world work environments, experience a professional workplace setting, and build knowledge of the critical Career Readiness Competencies needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
*No cost to participate. The FIU Panther Shadows program does not provide academic credit or monetary compensation; it is solely for the purpose of observation and networking. Participants are responsible for their meals, as well as travel costs to and from their FIU Panther Shadows Host Site.
Fall 2026 Shadows
December 15, 16, and 17
- Sign into Handshake and have an approved resume ready to go.
- Use the keyword search “Panther Shadow” to find all open shadowing opportunities.
- Limit your application to your top 3 FIU Panther Shadows opportunities.
- If selected, you will be required to attend a Virtual Mandatory Session Orientation on the dates shared below.
- Once completed, you will be connected to the employer host.
Important Dates to Remember
December Session – 15, 16, and 17
Applications Close: November 15
Matching & Notification Window: November 16-25
Mandatory Virtual Orientation Sessions: December 1, 2, and 3
Attend a Virtual Information Session to Learn More!
Tuesday, September 8 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, September 18 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Thursday, October 1 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 21 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Tuesday, November 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am
*If you can’t make it, you can still apply!
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
The FIU Panther Shadows program completely changed my perspective on university marketing. The experience led me to a rewarding role in the marketing department for Innovative Education and Student Success, where I now have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our campus.
Evelyn Castillo
Marketing major ’27
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