Career Accelerator Program
Bowdoin students get a leg up with the Career Accelerator Program, funding that lets students build key industry-specific skills to stand out and land the job.
The CXD Career Accelerator Program subsidizes a selection of courses that help Bowdoin students gain job-specific skills. In the summer 2023, the program assisted over 150 students in gaining the skills they need to take their next steps. Students can choose from a Coursera license or a free or reduced seat at HBS CORe.
Students interested in the CXD Career Accelerator Program will be welcome to apply starting in April. Questions about the program can be directly to cxd@bowdoin.edu.
Support the 2024 Career Accelerator Program
Every $500 provides one student the opportunity to master a critical skill and accelerate toward the career of their choice.
For students seeking internships, the accelerator program provides both a valuable alternative and a path to explore their interests. Devoting the summer to mastery of a job-ready skill is a great way to supplement any summer experience. Like an internship, it’s also a great way to engage deeply in a particular type of work and see if it lights a spark.
For new graduates seeking that great first job, a course or certification can clinch the job offer. With companies less willing to offer on-the-job training for new hires, the accelerator program fills in the gaps. A recent graduate with a Bowdoin degree and a head start learning job-specific skills is a great candidate for that job.