The NEXT (Network Engage eXplore Together) Level is a program designed to offer first-generation sophomore students:
NEXT Level students will be matched with a company or entrepreneur in the Davidson area that will provide a paid short-term project, working five hours a week, over eight weeks, to complete their project. Client partners and students will meet once a week to discuss progress on the project and engage in a mentoring session.
NEXT Level is for you, if you identify as a first-generation* sophomore student. This program is designed for first-generation sophomore students; however, all students are welcome to inquire about the benefits of this and other programs sponsored by the Hurt Hub and Matthews Center for Career Development.
*At Davidson College, a student identifies as a first-generation college student if neither parent/legal guardian graduated from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
The NEXT Level program starts at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.
Each week, plan to dedicate about six hours to the NEXT Level program; five hours a week to the project and one hour to connect with your client. Once a month, the NEXT Level program will meet as a group either in the evening for dinner or during common hour for lunch to cover a professional or personal development topic.
Network
Interact with client partners and Davidson College staff to build a network on and off campus
Engage
Participate in self awareness and cohort activities to engage with each other and grow through shared experiences
eXplore
Complete 40 hours of paid project work to build skill sets and explore career opportunities
Together
Build a community to offer and receive ongoing support
The Gig-Hub program offers Davidson students the opportunity to engage in paid short-term real-world projects with a diverse range of clients. This project based work, a gig, lets you, the client, complete a new or ongoing project while allowing students to expand their skill set.
To hire a student, you can start the process by submitting your project below.
Complete the NEXT Level interest form. After you submit the form, you will receive an email to attend an information session or set up a one-on-one meeting.
Prep your resume to include activities since starting at Davidson College and highlight new skills and experiences you have gained. Showcase all of your experiences – this included paid work and volunteer activities.
Serving as a mentor will connect you to Davidson students to offer project support and professional guidance.
The NEXT Level program runs two cohorts each year. One at the beginning of September through mid-November, and the second, February through mid-April.
Network
Interact with Davidson College students to help them build their professional network off campus. Meet other client partners to share ideas and build your network of local partners.
Engage
While partnering with students on project work, discover new opportunities to engage in your venture and new ways of thinking.
eXplore
Throughout the 40 hour project, explore ways your business will benefit from the student’s knowledge, enhance your skill set, and allow the student to explore career opportunities
Together
Be part of a community to offer and receive ongoing support
There is no cost to the client partner.
The Gig-Hub program offers Davidson students the opportunity to engage in paid short-term real-world projects with a diverse range of clients. This project based work, a gig, lets you, the client, complete a new or ongoing project while allowing students to expand their skill set.
To hire a student, you can start the process by submitting your project below.
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