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Parents, Families & Friends

Welcome to the Heebner Career Development Center’s (CDC) parents and guardians page!

On this page, we have added some general CDC Information. The additional CDC Offerings Document explains different types of resources and events that the CDC offers throughout the year for students. The Handshake document serves as an informational guide for how to use Handshake, what resources are on the site, and is where students can make appointments with staff.  

  • Additional CDC Offerings The Talent Table Throughout the year, employers across industries want to talk to you at the Career Corner. They take over the space and share about their company, open positions, and more! This is open to all students at WPI and often alumni who can't wait to talk to you! This is a great networking opportunity! Career Fairs The CDC offers 2 in-person career fairs, both in the Fall and the Spring. About 200 companies usually attend. A few Virtual Career Fairs are also offered each year. We also support student organization-sponsored events such as the Sustainability Networking Night, and more! Workshop Wednesdays These Workshops Wednesdays are lead by CDC peer advisors who have received extensive training on each topic they teach and can offer a student perspective. Topics Include: Discovering Majors and Careers Interviewing The Art of Small Talk How to Sell Your Project Experience How to Work a Virtual Career Fair Job Offer/Salary Negotiation Note: We encourage you to attend these workshops but you can also come to drop-ins to discuss these topics too. Events Such as Resumazing Resumazing: You can have your resume reviewed by employers. Receive feedback directly from employers, many of which are alumni! Fireside Chats: You can learn about various career-related topics more in depth.
  • CDC Offerings on Handshake Appointment Topics and Mediums: Discovering Majors & Careers, Graduate School, Intern/Co-op/Job Search Process, Interview Prep, Job Offers Networking & Career Fair, Career Development Center Overview, Appointment Mediums: Appointments can be in person or virtual Drop-ins Available: The CDC offers Drop-ins Monday-Friday.

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Contact & Location

Phone
508-831-5260
Email
cdc@wpi.edu
Website
http://wpi.edu/+cdc
Address

Unity Hall - 5th Floor
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
 Heebner CDC Hours Drop-in Hours
Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Note: The CDC does not do drop-ins on Wellness Days.