Career prototypes – Career Advising & Professional Development | MIT https://capd.mit.edu Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:05:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Breanna Lam, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient https://capd.mit.edu/people/breanna-lam-grad-student-career-exploration-grant-recipient/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:50:50 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=people&p=181818 Degree: PhD in Biology
Experience: Lab Design Consultant, Lee CMI

How did the experience help you explore your career interests?

“Throughout this internship, I had the opportunity to connect with individuals within the life sciences sector and enhance my comprehension of its daily operations. Examining the construction and delving into its distinctions from conventional commercial real estate properties provided valuable insights into the intricate details involved. When you work in a lab, construction and renovations can often be tricky and disruptive, but it was amazing to see the considerations that go into this space and allow researchers to perform important work.”

Inside of an in-progress building, Breanna stands thoughtfully in front of a large blueprint. She's wearing a bright construction vest and a hard hat. Breanna poses, smiling wide, in her construction vest and hard hat in the center of a hallway, the building in-progress around her.

Learn more about the Graduate Student Career Exploration Grant.

]]> 181818 Makerlodge for First Years https://capd.mit.edu/resources/makerlodge-for-first-years/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:48:20 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=164452 MakerLodge is an extracurricular training program open to all MIT first-year undergraduate students. Connect with this resources to discover MIT shops and makerspaces!

]]> 164452 Journee Harris, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient https://capd.mit.edu/people/journee-harris-grad-student-career-exploration-grant-recipient/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:52:21 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=people&p=152411 Degree: Master’s in City Planning
Experience: Evaluation Intern, Downtown Vision, Inc.

How did the experience help you explore your career interests?

“By shadowing my supervisor, I learned more about being a leader, an expert and a change maker within placemaking. This experience confirmed that I truly enjoy the work of strategic, tactical, and creative placemaking.”

Learn more about the Graduate Student Career Exploration Grant.

]]> 152411 Hannah Shay, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient https://capd.mit.edu/people/hannah-shay-grad-student-career-exploration-grant-recipient/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:32:57 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=people&p=152407 Degree: PhD in Chemistry
Experience: IAP internship with Cosmic Ice Chemistry with SubLIME, NASAGoddard Space Flight Center

How did the experience help you explore your career interests?

“I learned a lot about the behind-the-scenes information that isn’t obvious to someone outside of government—from the different types of positions (civil servant vs contractor) to some of the bureaucratic aspects that affect decisions (such as what businesses government labs are allowed to buy from).”

Hannah poses, smiling, while working in the lab.

Learn more about the Graduate Student Career Exploration Grant.

]]> 152407 Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue Program – 2023-2024 https://capd.mit.edu/experiences/addir-fellows-interfaith-dialogue-program-2023-2024/ Tue, 09 May 2023 19:13:27 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=experience&p=140163 Addir is the place to explore your life stance with students who share the values of Curiosity, Kindness and Appreciation of Difference.  This rewarding and uplifting program hinges on a core time commitment of 1 hour a week plus a meal opening and closing each semester (2 per semester).  Only about 25-30 students of different religious/spiritual/secular identities are selected as Addir Fellows each year.  The application takes 15-20 minutes.  We don’t need polished answers, just conversation starters 🙂  You can save and re-enter the form.  The form is read only by Addir staff, so don’t be shy.  You are welcome just as you are!

]]> 140163 Sustainability in Banking https://capd.mit.edu/experiences/sustainability-in-banking/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:47:37 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=experience&p=97258 Assess a potential business partner’s sustainability practices and design appropriate controls for reporting with ACCA and CIMB Group. #ACCAFutureReady

ACCA is excited to welcome you to our Sustainability in Banking Job Simulation!

We have partnered with CIMB Group, a leading ASEAN-based universal bank, to bring to life the role of an accountant in banking. This program will show you how banking plays a key role in creating a more sustainable world, and how accountants can drive impact for a better world. 

ACCA Careers is your employability super-connector, linking ACCA talent with employers across the globe. With thousands of job opportunities from a wide range of employers, and a careers advice section dedicated to building up the skills you need in the world of work, visit ACCA Careers today to super-charge your career. Be sure to also check out the ACCA Career Navigator tool to acquire new skills, explore career opportunities, and grow your talent.

This program will help you to build your practical skills and provide you with unique insight into the industry.  We hope you enjoy!

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Client Due Diligence
    Identifying Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and controversies in the palm oil sector

    • Industry Analysis
    • Industry Knowledge
    • Critical Thinking
    • ESG Analysis
    • Risk Analysis
  • Identifying Sustainability Performance Targets in Sustainability-Linked Loans
    Designing a Sustainability Linked Loan by defining key Sustainability Performance Target KPIs

    • Sustainability Metrics
    • ESG Finance
    • Sustainable Finance
  • Designing an Internal Audit Scope for ESG Reporting
    Design a test work plan to assess completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of the internal GHG emission reporting process

    • Audit Management
    • Professional Ethics
    • Integrity
    • Communication Skills
    • Auditing
  • Finish Line
]]> 97258 What’s it like to run your own business? https://capd.mit.edu/experiences/whats-it-like-to-run-your-own-business-virtual-experience-program/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:56:53 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=experience&p=75977 As a Chartered Accountant, advise clients on best practices for their business.

Chartered Accountants have a unique skill set that allows them to not only understand numbers but also their implications for business performance, and make complex financial decisions.

In this program, you will have the opportunity to experience some of the tasks that Camille Woods CA undertakes in her role as the Director of Monday Mind.

So what does that mean for you as a virtual intern? 

    • You will understand the value of financial forecasting.
    • You will understand how metrics are used to estimate growth and expected revenue.
    • You will learn how to use document software (Excel, Word and Powerpoint).
    • You will become familiar with preparing and submitting a presentation.
    • You will practice your written communication skills – a necessary skill in any job. 

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Financial Analysis
    What is Monday Mind’s financial performance?

    • P&L Management
  • Market Analysis
    How much should Monday Mind charge for its new service?

    • Competitive Analysis
    • Pricing Strategy
  • Creating a Business Model Canvas
    Present your research to Camille

    • Business Modeling
    • Data Compilation
    • Research
  • Finish Line
]]> 75977 Funding for your summer & IAP experiences https://capd.mit.edu/resources/funding-for-your-summer-iap-experiences/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:35:33 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=45864 Did you find an amazing experience or a project but you are unsure of how to cover the cost? Review these funding sources available through MIT and apply if it works for you!

Career Exploration Fellowship

Application due: TBD
Award amount: Funding amounts vary
Who is eligible: MIT undergraduates (first years, sophomores, juniors and seniors returning to MIT for a graduate degree)
Description:  Funding to complete domestic underfunded experiences within the following industry areas: non-profits, creative or design fields, journalism, sustainability, environmental services, or other research opportunities not affiliated with MIT.  Fellowship awards are intended to help offset expenses incurred by completing the experience (ex: living or transportation expenses). 

Eloranta Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Application due:  Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:59pm
Award amount: $8,000
Who is eligible: MIT undergraduates
Description: The Peter J. Eloranta Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships are awarded each spring to MIT undergraduates who have submitted proposals to conduct novel research or further develop innovative ideas, devices, prototypes, etc.

BCAP Fellowship

Application due: March 18, 2025
Award amount: Funding amounts vary
Who is eligible: MIT undergraduates and graduate students
Description: The BCAP (BAMIT Community Advancement Program) supports student-led public service projects that:

  • Recognize the needs of underserved communities of color
  • Leverage the creative talents and innovative ideas of MIT students
  • Connect these ideas with the wealth of knowledge and experience that alumni have to share

Kelly-Douglas Fund – Traveling Fellowships

Application due: IAP: November 17, 2025 and Summer: TBA
Award amount: up to $1,500
When: IAP & Summer 
Who is eligible: MIT sophomores, juniors, and seniors 
Description: Undergraduates wishing to travel during IAP or summer to deepen their understanding of a field in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, or to contribute to a humanitarian project are eligible to apply.

Jeffrey L. Pressman Awards

Applications due: February 20, 2026
Award amount: $7,000
When: Summer
Who is eligible: MIT Undergraduates
Description: Stipends in support of special summer projects or internships in issues related to American politics. The project should focus on a legal, political, institutional, or policy issue. All MIT undergraduates returning to campus as undergraduates in the fall semester are eligible to apply.

PKG Center Fellowships

Application due: Tuesday, March 17, at 9:00am for Summer 2026
Award amount: $6,000 – $7,500 (Summer) & $2,500 (IAP)
When: IAP & Summer
Who is eligible: MIT undergraduate and graduate students
Description: As a PKG Fellow, you can develop and implement a social impact project that you design in collaboration with a community partner.

Federal Work-Study Funding

Application timeline: Rolling; Two weeks before desired start date for positions listed as federal work-study eligible on Handshake. Eight weeks before desired start date for student-initiated positions.
Award amount: Hourly rate through the MIT payroll
When: Fall, Spring, IAP and Summer
Who is eligible: MIT undergraduate and graduate students who are eligible for federal work-study funding as part of their financial aid package. Not sure if you qualify? Reach out to federalworkstudy@mit.edu
Description: Build your resume and explore a career path or employment field while helping a nonprofit or government agency deal with complex social or environmental issues.

MIT CIS Summer Research Grant

Application due: March 2026
Award amount: up to $4,000 to cover travel costs related to field work
When: Fall, Spring, IAP, and Summer
Who is eligible: PhD candidates
Description: Funding for summer research projects to PhD candidates whose work focuses on international studies. Research on a broad range of issues will be considered; students from all MIT departments are eligible to apply.

If you need help with your application, CAPD is happy to help! Simply schedule an appointment.

]]> 45864 Explore and Build Your Skills https://capd.mit.edu/resources/explore-and-build-your-skills/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:57:08 +0000 https://mit.uconnectlabs.com/?post_type=resource&p=8907 You can supplement your internships with other opportunities that will help you gain experience in a new career area and develop your skills. Check out some of these resources:

MIT’s subscription to LinkedIn Learning  Technical and non-technical skill development training modules
MITx Free online courses offered through MIT
Parker Dewey Very short-term project work for pay at equivalent of about $20/hr.
Forage Unpaid 6 hr project work for testing career interests

]]> 8907 MIT Edgerton Center https://capd.mit.edu/organizations/mit-edgerton-center/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:55:23 +0000 https://mit.uconnectlabs.com/?post_type=organization&p=639 Founded in 1992 to honor the legacy of Harold (Doc) Edgerton — inventor, entrepreneur, explorer and MIT professor  — the Edgerton Center offers subjects in engineering and imaging, supports student clubs and teams; manages student machine shops, upholds MIT’s expertise in high-speed and scientific imaging; and offers a year-round K-12 program.

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