Student Training and Readiness Series (STARS)
The Graduate Student and Training Readiness Sessions - STARS - is an annual series of workshops organized by the Office of Graduate Studies that provides overviews on important career and professional development topics.
STARS workshops in fall 2026 will be on campus with a virtual option and will take place from 12-1 PM EST with lunch provided.
Friday, August 21
Do you have a plan for the WPI Career Fair in September? Come hear tips on having a successful career fair experience. Learn more about all the resources that the WPI Heebner Career Development Center has to assist you in your career search. Lunch provided! Gateway Park 1 1002.
Locations: 60 Prescott Street (Gateway Park I)
Friday, August 28
Come eat lunch and hear about some amazing academic and student support resources at WPI. Campus Center Odeum A.
Thursday, September 10
Does you tense up when you hear the word "networking?" Come to this session to learn strategies on how to conquer your worries and confidently make new connections. Discover ways to connect with others in your field. Lunch provided.
Friday, October 02
In the first session of the Job/Internship Hunt bootcamp, we will spend time resumes and cover letters at the Masters and PhD level. Lunch is provided.
Friday, October 09
In the second session of the Job/Internship Hunt bootcamp, we will host a student panel. Our panelists will discuss how they got internship offers and strategies for a strong internship search.
Friday, October 23
In the last session of the Job/Internship Hunt bootcamp we will tackle interviewing. What are the best practices in interview preparation? There will be time for mock interviews. Lunch provided.