A FOCUS ON
SCHOLAR ATHLETES
A FOCUS ON SCHOLAR ATHLETES
The Career Advantage program for scholar-athletes provides holistic career and leadership development for all 21 of Davidson’s Division I teams. Through one-on-one advising, team and department programs, Road Treks, and alumni networking, Davidson scholar-athletes are equipped with the tools and resources to prepare for their next steps post-graduation.
743 Student Appointments
234 Unique Scholar-Athletes Advised
263 Scholar-Athletes with Approved Resumes
29 Career Advantage Events
662 Total Attendees
72% of Scholar-Athletes Attended 1+ Events
Highlighted Events
Road Treks:
Women’s Soccer (Atlanta)
Women’s Field Hockey (New York City)
Men’s Soccer (Philadelphia/New York City)
Women’s Volleyball (Washington D.C.)
Women’s Lacrosse (Greenville, NC)
Men’s & Women’s Swimming/Diving (virtual)
Highlighted Events
First-Year Transition Program
Scholar-Athlete Resume Workshop & Peer Review
Financial Literacy 101
Field Hockey Career Advantage Bootcamp
Career Advantage Exploration Academy
Swim & Dive Resume & Mock Interview Workshop
Resume Building: From High School to Professional
Self Advocacy & Confidence in the Workplace (and Life)
Run separately for Women’s Lacrosse & Field Hockey
Personal Statement & Cover Letter Writing 101
Exploring Medicine with Davidson Alumni
How To Network 101
Baseball Resume Workshop & Careers Q&A
Volleyball Alumni Networking Lunch
Men’s Soccer Resume Workshop
STUDENT FEATURE
An all-star in the classroom, on-campus, and on the field, Alexandra Menard (‘22) provided essential leadership for Wildcats’ women’s soccer team while also fully utilizing the Career Advantage program to prepare for life after sport. On the field, Menard led the Wildcats to the A-10 Conference Championship in 2021, appearing in all 71 games in her 4-year career, starting 25 times as a junior and senior. In addition to her accomplishments on the field, Menard was SAAC President and A-10 SAAC Representative, co-founded Women in Business, and served as a 3-year Career Ambassador. Menard took advantage of the 2019/2021 Career Advantage Road Treks in Philadelphia & Atlanta to network with alumni and meet with various employers. After attending Training the Street workshops and other skill-building events, Menard accepted an offer with Jefferies where she currently serves as an Investment Banking Analyst.