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Professional clothing and styling support to help you show up confident for interviews, internships, and the workplace. Two ways to get what you need:
Online styling & outfit rentals: 1-on-1 professional styling, curated outfits, and learning resources. Inclusive of all sizes and identities; financial aid available.
In-House Career Closet: Borrow professional clothing from CCI for short-term needs. Book a “Professional Wardrobe Consultation” through Handshake and stop by CCI.Look the part with Middlebury Career Closet
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The best opportunities aren’t always paid and that shouldn’t hold you back.
CCI offers competitive grants up to $4,000 to help cover living expenses for unpaid or low-paid summer internships.
Funding Application Deadline: April 2, 2026
Spots are competitive. We recommend securing your internship by late February to stay on track.Explore Summer 2026 Funding
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Thinking internationally? GoinGlobal and Interstride provide country-specific career guides, visa and work authorization insights, employer directories, and internship and job listings to help you navigate global career paths.
Explore global opportunities with GoinGlobal + Interstride
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Whether you are just beginning to think about careers or already have a sense of the direction you’d like to pursue, we can help.
Explore What’s Next
CCI Advisors are here to help you select a major, look for a summer internship, evaluate career possibilities, apply to graduate school, or look for a job. While each advisor focuses on specific industries or fields, all of our advisors are well-equipped to get you started in your search process.
Who We Are
- 5 career advisors with field-specific expertise
- 16 peer career advisors, outreach and engagement fellows, and student ambassadors
- 12 total staff
- 140+ alumni partners collaborating in custom programming
- 7,000+ alumni volunteers
Where Middlebury Graduates Go
With a solid liberal arts grounding in essential skills like critical thinking, creative problem solving, and self-expression, plus the confidence that comes from internships and other experiences outside the classroom, you’ll graduate from Middlebury prepared for a rewarding future. Data gathered from Class of 2025 surveyed six months after graduation. View the full report.
Top Career Fields
Please note percentages do not reflect industry overlap (e.g., environmental law, social impact investing, etc.)
18% financial services
16% science and health care
16% education, social impact, and international development
10% consulting
8% technology
8% environment, energy, and agriculture
8% arts, media, and communications
7% government, law, and policy
9% other
Jobs and Internships
Together, Middlebury College alumni and friends provide current students and recent graduates with numerous networking opportunities.
$1M
in internship funding support
175+
employer info sessions and sponsored events
85%
of students complete at least one internship
7000+
alumni volunteers
140+
alumni partners collaborating in custom programming
Middlebury students headed to a wide variety of jobs and graduate schools. Here is just a sampling:
Graduate Schools:
- Columbia University
- Middlebury Institute of International Studies
- Boston University
- Dartmouth College
- Johns Hopkins University
- New York University
- University of Chicago
- Duke University
- Georgetown University
- Northwestern University
- University College London
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- University of Pennsylvania
Employers:
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Analysis Group
- Bank of America
- Goldman Sachs
- McLean Hospital
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Morgan Stanley
- Peace Corps
- Accenture Federal Services
- AlphaSights
- Bain & Co.
- Barclays Investment Bank
- Charles River Associates
- Epic
- JP Morgan Chase
- L.E.K. Consulting
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Partners Group Information Session (Tuesday, April 7th 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT)
When: Tuesday, April 7th 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Join Niki Kowsar '21.5 and Jackson Bock ‘18 for an informative virtual session detailing the renowned Partners Group 2027 Financial Analyst Program. Geared towards juniors, senior Febs, and any students eager to plan ahead, this program offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates with outstanding credentials to kickstart a dynamic career as investment professionals with a leading private markets investment firm.Throughout the program, analysts will undergo year-long rotations across Partners Group's four investment asset classes: Private Equity, Private Debt, Private Infrastructure, and Private Real Estate, as well as the Client Solutions team. They will collaborate with diverse teams globally, gaining invaluable exposure and hands-on experience in the investment process. A comprehensive four-week training program experience precedes their first rotation alongside the global Financial Analyst cohort.Partners Group, managing USD 185 billion in assets and boasting a global presence with over 1,800 professionals across 20 offices, is committed to generating superior returns by capitalizing on growth trends and elevating businesses into market leaders. As responsible investors, Partners Group aims to create a lasting, positive impact for stakeholders, offering tailored solutions to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and individuals worldwide.
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NESCAC Media and Communications Panel (Wednesday, April 8th 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT)
When: Wednesday, April 8th 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Curious about careers in media and communications? Wondering what it’s actually like to work in journalism, public relations, nonprofit communications, or strategic media?Join us for a virtual conversation with NESCAC alumni working across the media and communications landscape. From national newsrooms to global foundations and leading communications firms, our panelists will share how they got started, what their day-to-day work looks like, and the skills that helped them break into the industry. You’ll hear firsthand about career paths in journalism, marketing, public relations, nonprofit communications, and media strategy, and have the chance to ask your own questions.Whether you're considering a future in media, love storytelling, or are simply curious about the many directions a liberal arts degree can take you, this panel will offer practical advice and real-world insights from professionals who were once in your shoes.Come learn about:• Different career paths within media and communications• How internships and early experiences shaped these careers• What skills employers look for in today’s media landscape• Tips for breaking into competitive industriesBring your questions and join students from across the NESCAC for this interactive conversation.Meet the Panelists:Emily Ballou, Middlebury College ’21Program Director, National Asian Arts ProjectTerell Wright, Connecticut College ’25News Associate for The Wall Street JournalAndy Estrada, Colby College ’12Senior Communications Officer at the Gates FoundationAndrew Cole, Connecticut College ’97Deputy Global CEO and Co-Head of the Transactions & Financial Communications practice at FGS Global
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Conversation with Stefan Claypool '09, Senior Principal Product Manager at Toast (Thursday, April 9th 2026, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT)
When: Thursday, April 9th 2026, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT Location: Axinn Center , 220, 15 Old Chapel Rd, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, United States Stefan Claypool graduated from Middlebury College in 2009 with a joint major in Economics and Chinese. He is a Senior Principal Product Manager at Toast, where he works on AI-focused products serving restaurants and the broader hospitality industry. Earlier in his career, he held roles at PayPal and Autodesk. He earned his MBA from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management in 2013.With a liberal arts background, Stefan navigated a non-linear path into the technology sector by focusing on business impact and developing a strong bias toward execution. He is particularly interested in helping liberal arts students understand how to position themselves for meaningful roles in fast-moving industries. His mentorship emphasizes practical career leverage—translating a broad academic foundation into durable professional skills, making thoughtful early-career bets, and staying adaptable amid rapid technological change.