CAPD has services in Building 7 and Building E17! Learn where to go for what you need.

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 

What employers want first-years to know for the Fall Career Fair 

The First Year Friendly (FYF) initiative at MIT’s 2026 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, we’ve compiled tips …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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How to work a career fair as a first year

In Case You Missed It: CAPD recently hosted a Q&A event featuring MIT students who navigated past Fall Career Fairs as first-year students. They shared valuable insights on what to expect at your first career fair, and how to feel …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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LSAT resource: 7Sage

7Sage is a test prep company that offers self-study, group classes, and tutoring to prepare for the LSAT. There are discounts and resources available specifically for MIT applicants. Contact MIT’s Pre-Law Advisor, Tianna Ransom, or schedule a meeting through Handshake …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Need-based Undergraduate Professional Development Funds

CAPD offers a need based undergraduate professional development fund enabling currently enrolled MIT undergraduates to complete professional development opportunities which deepens industry knowledge, build professional networks or boost their career readiness. 

Undergraduates can apply for reimbursement up to $200 dollars …

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Building a Network: Digital and In-Person Strategies for Students, Recent Graduates, and Postdocs

The following article is from Trevor Cambron’s post for the MIT Communications Lab

Networking. For some it is a loaded word that induces a visceral sense of dread, while for others it is a natural part of the workday. In …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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