Job Shadow Program

One day, big impact: Job shadow experience turns into job offer

portrait of Afreen Raj Dharani sitting in landscaped area of campusAfreen Raj Dharani, a first-year Master of Management student at the University of Windsor, completed a job shadow at ElringKlinger Canada in Leamington, Ont., on Feb. 18, 2026, an experience that led to a summer job offer in logistics. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)

 

By Victor Romao

Afreen Raj Dharani had spent months studying supply chain theory in a Windsor classroom.

On Feb. 18, she spent eight hours watching it move.

The first-year Master of Management student specializes in logistics and supply chain and brings a globally shaped perspective to her studies and career goals.

Born in Mumbai, Dharani moved to Uganda as an infant, where she completed her early education. She later pursued business studies in Malaysia, earning a dual degree in international business.

Job Shadow Program bridges the gap between learning and the workplace

Workers inside Vistaprint manufacturing facility.The Job Shadow Program gives students an opportunity to gain practical insights and a better understanding of various career paths, while hosts benefit from the opportunity to engage and guide emerging talent. (PHOTO BY MICHAEL WILKINS/University of Windsor)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor’s Career Centre is once again inviting hosts to take part in the Job Shadow Program.

The initiative is designed to give students a first-hand look at life in the workplace.

Held during Reading Week in both the fall and winter semesters, the program provides opportunities for working professionals to share their insight and knowledge with current students.