The Heebner Career Development Center is closed from Dec 24, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026.  We will reopen on Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 8 am.

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International students may have additional concerns such as understanding the US employment landscape, work-authorization, and visa sponsorship.  We work in partnership with WPI International House to guide you through the internship and job search process. For questions about your visa and/or work authorization (CPT, OPT) contact the International House

  • Handshake:  You can find employers in Handshake sponsoring work authorization for international students by using the  “Will sponsor or doesn’t require US work visa” or “Accepts OPT/CPT” job search filters.
  • GoinGlobal: Check out the H1B Visa /OPT Hub where you can search US employers that have submitted H1B visa applications, plus OPT-friendly employer records and guidelines.
  • CareerShift is a job and internship search tool that aggregates opportunities from multiple sources and provides contact information for alumni and other professionals. International students can use the H1-B Visa Sponsorship filter under Advanced Search to view postings that indicate organizations’ willingness to sponsor visa holders.

WPI International Student Life Canvas site. OPT, CPT, Visas, Employment Related Webinar Recordings, & more!

FAQs

Q:  Can the HCDC help me with visa questions or issues?

A: For questions about your visa and/or work authorization (CPT, OPT) contact WPI International House

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Contact & Location

Phone
508-831-5260
Address

Unity Hall - 5th Floor
(27 Boynton Street, Worcester, MA)
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Heebner CDC Hours Drop-in hours
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Saturday Closed Closed
Sunday Closed Closed

Notes:

  • You may schedule an appointment through your Handshake account (virtual or in person)