College and career development are unfamiliar topics for all college students. And CAPD understands that being a first-generation and/or low-income student can come with a unique set of challenges, specifically around your college and career development. We partner with FLI@MIT and GFLI@MIT on workshops and events for your career and CAPD advisors are able to support your needs regardless of your preparation for the work ahead.
Let CAPD help you learn about:
exploring your career options
planning, executing, and enriching your career development
navigating potential barriers and obstacles to employment and continuing education
LexPreLaw uses a cohort-based model of engaging and observing participants. In 2025, LexPreLaw will enroll 150 aspiring lawyers who already possess or will obtain a bachelor’s degree by August 2026 and who plan to seek law school admission for the …
By Tianna Ransom
Tianna RansomAssistant Director, Career Exploration
As a student, postdoc, or alumni, you may have current or past experiences that provided you with highly-relevant competencies and transferrable skills. However, you may be uncertain about how you can discuss these experiences, or whether or not you should …
Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? MIT Spring Career Night 2025 is your chance to connect with top employers, explore career opportunities, and gain valuable insights — all in one evening. Whether you’re actively job-seeking …
The Office of Minority Education (OME) is hiring instructors for this upcoming summer for the Interphase EDGE/x program. The Interphase EDGE/x program is a two-year scholar enrichment program that includes a seven-week summer session right before the scholars’ first year …
The First Year Friendly (FYF) initiative at MIT’s 2024 Fall Career Fair is here to help you make the most of the event by connecting you with employers who are eager to engage with first-year students. Below, I’ve compiled tips …
By Kendel Jester
Kendel JesterAssistant Director, Early Career Engagement