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Welcome Veterans! CAPD is committed to serving our veteran population. CAPD recognizes that student veterans are a distinct group whose past training and experiences often extend beyond those of most students, and we want to help you integrate your past experience into your future career. In addition to benefits and support you might receive locally, we invite you to review the resources below or schedule an appointment with a career advisor.  

Veterans’ Resources

Below are some of the many programs and services available for veteran and military-affiliated students. This list is not all-encompassing and should not be seen as an endorsement for any specific program or service. Students and community members should use …

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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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Disclosing identity information on applications 

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 …

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DOD Skillbridge Program

The DOD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. DOD SkillBridge connects transitioning service members with industry partners in …

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