Faculty and Staff
The Center for Careers and Internships offers advising on career, and internship opportunities for students.
We also provide resources to support faculty in the following ways:
- Identifying alumni of interest to your majors and minors.
- Connecting you and your students to relevant opportunities.
- Showcasing alumni career paths through our Major Guides.
Faculty Guide
We encourage collaboration and invite you to explore resources and services to enhance your student advising. The Faculty Guide contains up-to-date, practical information.
Together, we can help students discover experiences and opportunities that align with their academic, personal, and professional goals, preparing them for life after Middlebury.
CCI Advisors
Students at any stage of career exploration benefit from meeting with a career advisor. Advisors help clarify professional interests and develop actionable plans.
Students can book appointments via Handshake, our online platform, by selecting the advisor aligned with their interests using our online scheduling tool.
Quick Questions
Quick Questions are drop-in sessions for help with:
- Résumés and cover letters
- Career exploration
- Resource navigation
- Interview preparation
- Other career-related inquiries
CCI supports students at all stages—from first-years exploring courses and majors to seniors preparing for job searches.
Internships
Internships provide real-world experience tied to students’ interests, academics, or career goals. CCI supports students in finding, funding, and preparing for these opportunities.
- Funding for Unpaid Summer Internships: CCI typically awards over $900,000 per summer to students for internships. Competitive grants up to $3,000 are available. Applications are due in early April. go/funding
- Winter Term Internships: Many internships are eligible for credit. Applications are due in late November/early December. go/wtinternships
Tools and Resources
Using our Tools and Resources, students can access tips on networking, career exploration, and more via Handshake and the CCI website.
- Handshake: Students use Handshake for job opportunities, internships, event calendars, and advisor appointments. go/handshake
- Faculty can also access Handshake for academic advising purposes. go/handshakefaculty
- Faculty can also access Handshake for academic advising purposes. go/handshakefaculty
- Midd2Midd: A platform for students and alumni to connect, mentor, and share career advice. go/midd2midd
- International Student Resources: International students should contact the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office for guidance on U.S. job searches and career transitions. go/isss
Other Ways CCI Can Help
Faculty play a vital role in helping students connect academic interests with career goals. Here’s how we can support you:
- Connect your classes with alumni guest speakers.
- Assist in finding internships related to your courses.
- Provide funding for unpaid internships.
- Collaborate on your ideas to support students.
Curricular Resources
Between 2019 and 2024, CCI created virtual career programs featuring Middlebury alumni and guests, ensuring students gain exposure to industries despite limited in-person opportunities.
MIDDVantage
MIDDVantage: Virtual Career Exploration is a series of recorded and live episodes offering insights into specific career fields, including:
- Industry overviews
- Key topics and trends
- Skill-building workshops
- Career entry points
Recommended Episodes:
- Exploring Careers in Global Security episode 2: China’s Rise: Technology, Energy, Regional, Trade, Security, Strategic Implications (25 minutes)
Guest Speaker: Brian Harding ‘03, Senior Expert Southeast Asia, U.S. Institute for Peace
Interviewer: Wiatt Hinton ‘21
- Exploring Careers in Innovation: Start-Ups to Larger Enterprises episode 3: Marketing and Customer Success: Growth Hacking, Brand and Customer-Centric Innovation (21 minutes)
Guest Speaker: Olivia Lew ’07.5, Chief Commercial Officer, Heart Health Intelligence
Interviewer: Serrin Kim ‘22
- Exploring Careers in International Development episode 1: An Overview of Global Development: Key Players, Power Dynamics and Likely Effects of the Covid Pandemic (35 minutes)
Guest Speaker: Charlie MacCormack, PhD ’63, former president and CEO of Save the Children USA, chair of the board of InterAction, founding member of Malaria No More, and former CEO of World Learning
Interviewer: Sarah Stroup, Associate Professor of Political Science, Middlebury College
- Exploring Careers in Technology’s New Frontiers Episode 7: A Customer-First Approach to Product Management (26 minutes)
Guest Speaker: Nicole Fazio ‘11, Senior Technical Product Manager, Alexa Shopping - Amazon
Interviewer: Adam Wisco ‘22
- Exploring Careers in the Green Economy episode 7: Sustainability: A View From Inside A Corporation (30 minutes)
Guest Speaker: Tiffani Jarnigan ‘14 MIIS, Sustainability Project Manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Interviewer: Courtney Gantt ‘22
- Exploring Careers on Capitol Hill episode 1: An Overview of How Congress Works: History, Mechanics, and the State of Affairs (37 minutes)
Guest Speaker: Matthew Dickinson, Professor of Political Science at Middlebury College
Interviewer: Abbott LaPrade ‘21
For a full list, visit MIDDVantage.
Live from DC
Live from DC webinars featuring professionals from diverse fields discussing current events and policy implications. Brought to you in collaboration with Middlebury in DC.
Highlighted Episodes:
- Election 2020: Two Policy Futures Diverge - Recorded on October 14, 2020
- Global Security and Great Power Relations - Recorded on January 27, 2021
- Growing Challenges in Cyber Security - Recorded on February 10, 2021
- Transitions to a Green Economy - Recorded on February 17, 2021