The student consulting program selects a dedicated team of Davidson students each academic year to collaborate on professional consulting projects for businesses. Team members develop valuable skills and gain real-world experience while working together to deliver impactful solutions for clients.
Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year.
We collaborate with a diverse portfolio of clients, from local entrepreneurs and startups in the greater Charlotte area to established companies led by Davidson alumni nationwide. Each business brings unique challenges and opportunities to the table. While consulting projects vary widely in scope and focus, below are examples of the most common project types.
Even in the digital age, the written word is still a primary way of communicating ideas. Projects may include writing for marketing materials, blog posts, website content or editing.
Sample Projects:
Businesses today increasingly rely on data to inform their decisions and strategies. Data analytics projects may involve organizing information, helping extract insights from data, or creating reports that guide business actions.
Sample Projects:
Research is a critical foundation for business decisions across all stages of growth. Student Consultants may engage in various types of research to help businesses understand their market, customers, and strategic opportunities.
Sample Projects:
Early-stage businesses and growing organizations often need versatile support across various functions. Student Consultants in this area work on diverse projects that help businesses streamline operations, connect with customers, and develop their offerings.
Sample Projects:
Effective marketing combines strategic communication with compelling visual elements to reach and engage target audiences. Student Consultants may help businesses enhance their brand presence through various marketing and design projects.
Sample Projects:
Whether you are telling a story or selling a product, the visual arts can bring the process to life. Some projects will have very specific requirements for the work to be produced, others will have more space for students to express creativity.
Sample Projects:
A professional web presence is essential for businesses to establish credibility, reach customers, and drive growth. Small businesses and startups particularly benefit from effective websites that showcase their products or services while providing a seamless user experience that converts visitors to customers.
Sample Projects:
Even in the digital age, the written word is still a primary way of communicating ideas. Projects may include writing for marketing materials, blog posts, website content or editing.
Sample Projects:
Businesses today increasingly rely on data to inform their decisions and strategies. Data analytics projects may involve organizing information, helping extract insights from data, or creating reports that guide business actions.
Sample Projects:
Research is a critical foundation for business decisions across all stages of growth. Student Consultants may engage in various types of research to help businesses understand their market, customers, and strategic opportunities.
Sample Projects:
Early-stage businesses and growing organizations often need versatile support across various functions. Student Consultants in this area work on diverse projects that help businesses streamline operations, connect with customers, and develop their offerings.
Sample Projects:
Effective marketing combines strategic communication with compelling visual elements to reach and engage target audiences. Student Consultants may help businesses enhance their brand presence through various marketing and design projects.
Sample Projects:
Whether you are telling a story or selling a product, the visual arts can bring the process to life. Some projects will have very specific requirements for the work to be produced, others will have more space for students to express creativity.
Sample Projects:
A professional web presence is essential for businesses to establish credibility, reach customers, and drive growth. Small businesses and startups particularly benefit from effective websites that showcase their products or services while providing a seamless user experience that converts visitors to customers.
Sample Projects:
Student consultants commit at least 5 hours weekly during the academic year. Most of the work can be completed remotely, with occasional client meetings and monthly team gatherings at the Hurt Hub. This flexible schedule allows you to work around your academic schedule and other commitments.
The opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to drive outcomes for real companies is a great value add to your resume and a talking point for future interviews. Because many of our clients are startups and small businesses, you’ll likely work closely with the founder or leadership team, giving you access and insight that isn’t common in internships.
Many consulting clients are well-connected and able to provide recommendations and introductions based on your interests and goals. Some projects have even turned into full-time employment after graduation.
As a Student Consultant, you’ll be a student employee of Davidson College and will be paid for all program-related activities. This includes project work, team meetings, and skill development sessions designed to enhance your consulting and workplace skills throughout the academic year.
While not an exhaustive list of gigs, these are projects you will have an opportunity to partake in as a Gig-Hub consultant.
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