Events and Programs

Below you’ll find upcoming events and programs hosted by the CCI.

Vermont Mutual Group Info Session (Tuesday, December 5th 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST)

November 14, 2023

When: Tuesday, December 5th 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST Location: Axinn Center , 220, 15 Old Chapel Rd, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, United States Vermont Mutual is hosting an info session on campus! Discover how interesting and fulfilling a career in the insurance industry can be. You will meet Bill Cahill ‘82, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary and hear more about paid summer internships in all areas of the business side of insurance (Risk Analysis, Finance, Human Resources, Underwriting, and Claims) as well as a rotational internships in all areas of IT (Development, Infrastructure, Help Desk Support and Policy Services). Chartered in 1828, the Vermont Mutual Insurance Group is one of the ten oldest mutual property and casualty insurers in the United States…and also one of the most successful. Vermont Mutual has been named a Ward Top 50 P&C Insurer for the past 15 consecutive years, is rated “A+ Superior” by A.M. Best, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont from 2016 – 2023. Join us to learn more about the diverse career opportunities Vermont Mutual can offer.
Wall Street Prep: Accounting & Financial Modeling Liberal Arts Boot Camp (Saturday, January 13th 2024, 9:00 am EST - Sunday, January 14th 2024, 5:00 pm EST)

November 9, 2023

When: Saturday, January 13th 2024, 9:00 am EST - Sunday, January 14th 2024, 5:00 pm EST Location: Axinn Center , 100, 15 Old Chapel Rd, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, United States The Center for Careers and Internships will be hosting Wall Street Prep's Accounting & Financial Modeling seminar. This intensive 2-day seminar is led by former investment bankers with applied expertise in financial and valuation modeling methodologies, and bridges the gap between academics and the real world to equip students with the practical knowledge they need to excel during the recruiting process and on the job. Day 1 Agenda Saturday, January 13 (9:00am-5pm) "Financial Statement Modeling in Excel" Part 1: Analysis of basic accounting rules and the structure and composition of key financial filings like 10Ks and 10Qs. Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and inter-relationships. Discussion of ratio analysis. Part 2: Develop a 3-statement model from scratch, inputting historical data and assumptions to project out financial statements by selecting, locating, and developing appropriate projection drivers. Day 2 Agenda Sunday, January 14 (9:00am-5pm) "DCF Modeling in Excel" Students learn how to value the company step-by-step, including how to estimate the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) in the real world, how to implement commonly used approaches to calculating terminal value, and how to use data tables to analyze a broad range of scenarios given different assumptions. Do I receive college credit? Does this count as a J-Term course? No to both. Students who successfully complete the seminar receive a certificate in financial and valuation modeling and can list the experience on their resumes. How much does it cost? $190 (80% discount over corporate rate) Is financial assistance available? Students with financial need may be eligible for a Student Access and Support Grant to cover all or part of the enrollment fee. Funds are limited so act on this ASAP to maximize your chance. If you plan to apply for this grant funding, DO NOT REGISTER OR PAY FOR THE CLASS USING THE LINK BELOW. Instead, email Matt at mkuchar@middlebury.edu and he will hold a place for you while your grant application is being reviewed. (Not following this procedure may make you ineligible for financial assistance.) What's the deadline? !!! EXTENDED!! DEADLINE TO REGISTER is December 21st. Learn more and register online at: https://www.wallstreetprep.com/seminars_university/middlebury-college-011324/

Signature Programs

Be sure also to explore our signature programs that take place throughout the year:

Field Guides

Field Guides help students think broadly about where their academic work may lead them in a professional context.

futureforward

futureforward features several alumni and parents who are leaders in a variety of career fields, discussing their industry’s current environment, their perspective on the future outlook for that career field, and action steps students can take now to position themselves for entry into those career fields.

Live from DC

Live From DC is a live webinar designed to engage guest speakers in a number of career fields in discussions about topics of interest driven by current events, frequently having policy implications and an array of career opportunity dynamics.

MIDDVantage

MIDDVantage is a virtual career exploration program that offers Middlebury students and alumni exposure to fields of interest during a time in which in-person career programming, internship, and job experiences have been curtailed due to COVID-19.

Student Treks

Student Treks connect students with alumni and organizations during onsite visits and job shadowing experiences.

UpNext

UpNext brings alumni in a specific career industry to campus to give students an insider’s understanding of that industry.

Upcoming Events

Vermont Mutual Group Info Session (Tuesday, December 5th 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST)

Wall Street Prep: Accounting & Financial Modeling Liberal Arts Boot Camp (Saturday, January 13th 2024, 9:00 am EST - Sunday, January 14th 2024, 5:00 pm EST)