See a listing of MIT’s professional development resources for graduate students. The Experiential Learning Exchange (ELx) is a central portal for undergraduate and graduate students to find and apply for all types of Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs) at MIT.
To hear directly about many upcoming events, sign up for the Global Education and Career Development (GECD) Graduate Career News list and the Graduate Student Council Professional Development e-mail list.
Please see the OGE’s YouTube channel providing a compilation of MIT event videos that are geared toward professional development. Find videos to help you choose your career path, or develop a variety of skills from negotiation to collaboration.

Emerging Leader: Managing intergroup conflict
Stephanie Kloos, from the MIT Z Center, introduces methods to better manage intergroup conflict. Part of the Spring 2012 MIT L.E.A.D. sessions, a workshop...

The Emerging leader: Maintaining your values
Alana Hamlett, Assistant Director in the Student Activities Office, and Katie Maloney, from the MIT Alumni Association discuss how to find your way in...

The emerging leader: Being Inclusive
Abigail Francis, Director of LBGT Services at MIT, and La-Tarri Canty, Director of Multicultural Programs, show you how to make everyone in your group...

Academia Industry
Are you trying to decide between academia and industry? David Weitz, Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Harvard; Lita Nelsen, Director of the...

Writing a successful graduate fellowship proposal
"Thinking of applying for a graduate fellowship to get funds for your research and enhance your CV? Learn about how to find out what...

Leading and Working with others
GWAMIT Fall Leadership Conference Education Panel The Education Panel will bring together education experts to discuss innovation, reform, and the evolving future of education....

MIT OpenCourseWare 1800 Event Video
Here is the official video for the MIT OpenCourseWare 1800 event: Unlocking Knowledge, Empowering Minds: A Milestone Celebration. The event celebrates the publishing of...

Your Career Path
Nuts and Bolts of an Academic Job Search 2015 Considering an academic career? Wondering how to mount a successful job search? Faculty panelists discuss...

Your Career Path
Impactful Post Doc Find out more about the skills required to land a postdoctoral position in academia or industry. Learn about the search process,...

Writing a successful graduate fellowship proposal
"Thinking of applying for a graduate fellowship to get funds for your research and enhance your CV? Learn about how to find out what...

Academia, Industry or both
Academia, Industry or Both 2015 Planning your career after MIT? Are you choosing between industry and academia? Hear how successful professionals have done it! Faculty...

Academia Industry
Are you trying to decide between academia and industry? David Weitz, Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Harvard; Lita Nelsen, Director of the...