A FOCUS ON

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

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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)

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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.

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