Furman students to engage in career exploration and professional development by visiting top companies across the nation through Paladin Career Treks. On these Treks we visit 2-4 organizations in a specific industry and host a networking event with alumni in that area. Visits to organizations may include alumni panels, facility tours, presentations by human resources professionals, and networking opportunities that allow students to learn about career paths and to connect with professionals. Intracity transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals are provided and scholarships are available for students with demonstrated financial need.

How to Apply

Students submit applications through Handshake in order to be considered.

A selection committee reviews all applications and selects the trek participants. All applicants are notified via email of their acceptance status.

If selected, students must:

  • Complete and submit a commitment-to-participate form
  • Attend all mandatory pre-and-post trek meetings

Events

07 May

Paladin Career Trek – Washington, D.C.

Applications open March 1 for the opportunity to visit top employers in the Washington, D.C. area! ONLY SELECT STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED TO ATTEND THE PALADIN CAREER TREK. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are prioritized. However, the quality of your application and survey answers will ultimately...

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03 Jan

Paladin Career Trek – Atlanta, GA

Submit your application today for the opportunity to visit top employers in the Atlanta, GA area! ONLY SELECT STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED TO ATTEND THE PALADIN CAREER TREK. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are prioritized. However, the quality of your application and survey answers will ultimately...

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09 Oct

Paladin Career Trek – Charleston, SC

The Furman Paladin Career Trek program is off to an exciting start with a trip to Charleston, SC! Submit your application today for the opportunity to visit top employers in the Charleston area, currently including Boeing and the South Carolina Ports Authority. ONLY 20 STUDENTS...

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Contact Us

Jennifer Stoner

Assistant Director of Employer Engagement