Career Exploration and Development (CXD) announced a new grant program, Accelerator Plus, for graduating seniors to help build skills they can market to potential employers. CXD established this program in response to “the challenging economy,” according to Executive Director of …
Students interested in working for the federal government are scrambling to reevaluate their job prospects after President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day hiring freeze last week across all executive branch agencies, except those related to “immigration enforcement, national security or …
Sophomore Bootcamp. For some reason, these words elicit dread and despair akin to the draft for some “poor, poor” sophomores. I’m not here to bash those who hate Bootcamp (that’s a lie), but I am here to share why I …
Last week, the Career Exploration and Development Center (CXD) hosted its seventh annual Sophomore Bootcamp for the Class of 2027 to explore career opportunities and prepare for life after the College. According to Leah Hodder-Romano, assistant director of programming for …
As students gathered in Kresge Auditorium for a series of presentations during this year’s Sophomore Bootcamp, they not only gained the typical tools for writing cover letters and resumes but also learned how to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their …
Students interested in finance and consulting met a new-but-old face this semester, as former Senior Associate Director and Advisor in Finance and Consulting at Career Exploration and Development (CXD) Lisa Noble left the College in July. The position was filled …
Last Friday, THRIVE and Career Exploration and Development (CXD) partnered for a new daylong “First Year Pathfinder Program” to help low-income and first-generation students in THRIVE prepare for future careers and interns hips.
Editor’s Note February 18, 2024, at 4:57 p.m.: An earlier version of this article included two errors. First, Bennett earned her graduate degree from Miami University of Ohio, not the Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Second, she did not move outside …
In its sixth consecutive year, Career Exploration and Development (CXD)’s Sophomore Bootcamp expanded its growing workshops, networking events and panel discussions offered to include identity meetups. Identity meetups represented first-generation students, students of color and international students and consisted of …
With the Class of 2024 entering their senior year at Bowdoin, Career Exploration and Development (CXD) has begun to offer a new workshop series to help seniors discover possible career paths. Titled “Senior Week,” the program was filled with various …