As a college student, the path to figuring out your passion and graduating with a job offer can feel overwhelming. MLT’s Career Prep (CP) program provides emerging student leaders who have experienced inequitable access to career-accelerating resources. This includes a winning professional playbook, 20+ months of programming, personalized coaching, and a supportive network of over 11,000 MLT Alumni.
We will help you gain critical skills not taught in classrooms, cultivate personal clarity, and connect with top employers for potential internships and full-time roles. MLT programs are open to all who meet the criteria, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or other demographic identity.
Your Career Prep experience starts your sophomore year of college and continues throughout your senior year. Here’s how MLT will help you achieve your goals:
Personalized Coaching
Our expert MLT Coaches will guide you through the program and help you create a personalized career roadmap that ties your long-term career aspirations to near-term goals and development objectives
Personal Clarity
You will gain insight into your strengths, passions, and developmental areas. You will define how these personal elements align with your ultimate career goals, allowing you to better tell your story in job interviews.
Job Search Guidance
You’ll develop the skills and relationships needed for your target career and become better prepared for the recruiting process. MLT coaches provide resume and cover letter support, as well as critical insights on networking, interviewing, and relationship management.
A Professional Network
You will connect with a powerful community of peers, who have similar interests and career aspirations, and join a network of more than 11,000 MLT Alumni, corporate partners and other business leaders.
Exposure & Access to Top Employers
Career Prep Fellows receive access to the leading hiring organizations in consulting, technology, financial services, consumer goods, retail and more – all seeking to recruit MLT Talent for internships and full-time jobs.
In-person and Virtual Seminars
Once you’re accepted into the Career Prep program, you’ll have the opportunity to join other Fellows at national seminars. Each seminar is designed to provide participants with the insights and skills needed to secure high-trajectory internships and jobs. These events include skill-building workshops, case studies, industry panels and networking sessions with corporate partners, Fellows, Alumni, and MLT staff. Content is delivered by our corporate partners, MLT Coaches, and additional subject matter experts. Seminars are generally hosted on campuses of MLT’s corporate partners. The typical seasons for these seminars are:
Career Prep provides general programming across a variety of industries. We also offer specialized programming for students interested in these specific functions and industries:
Consulting
Consulting is about leveraging data and insights to drive transformation and innovation within organizations. This track prepares future leaders to excel in advising both private and public-sector entities across various domains, including strategy, information technology, human resources, finance, marketing, and operations. You will develop skills to analyze complex problems, provide strategic recommendations, and lead change initiatives effectively.
Common College Majors
Can have a variety of majors; strong quantitative skills key as the work is often analytically rigorous
Types of Consulting
Includes management consulting, industry-based consulting, human capital consulting, financial advisory services, and internal consulting
Key Industry Skills
Problem solving, data analysis, presentation delivery, creative thinking, and the ability to think conceptually and practically
Financial Services
The financial services industry offers dynamic and high-growth opportunities. This track emphasizes developing leadership skills for roles in Investment Banking, Asset Management, Sales & Trading, and Equity Research. Participants will gain expertise in managing financial portfolios, driving revenue, and making strategic investment decisions.
Common College Majors
Business, accounting, finance, economics, and more
Industry Specialization
Sales & Trading, Investment Banking, Equity Research, Asset Management, Private Equity and Alternative Finance
quantitative and analytical skills, strong interpersonal communication, a deep understanding of the current industry landscape
Software Engineering/Technology
The Software Engineering/Technology track focuses on applying computer science principles to create innovative products and solutions. Future leaders in this track will excel in analyzing user needs, designing and building applications, and driving technological advancements. You will gain expertise in software development, project management, and cutting-edge technology integration.
Common College Majors
Computer science, software engineering, and computer engineering
Key Industry Skills
Programming languages, agile software development, teamwork, and leadership
Common Entry Level Roles
Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Web Developer, Systems Analyst, Application Developer
MLT in Tech
We partner closely with top employers to connect Fellows with internships, entry roles as software engineers, and a variety of business and technical roles. There are 2,100+ MLT Alumni working in tech—many as software engineers, product managers, or IT engineers or consultants
Corporate Management
Corporate Management is central to driving business success through effective planning, execution, and oversight of operations. This track is designed to cultivate future leaders who excel in managing and optimizing business functions to ensure profitability and the long-term viability of products and services. Participants will develop a deep understanding of strategic management, organizational behavior, and operational excellence.
Common College Majors
Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and Engineering
Key Specializations
Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Corporate Management, Corporate Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Information Technology, Brand Management, and Production Management
Common Entry-Level Roles
Business Development Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Talent Development Analyst, Corporate Finance Analyst, Tax Analyst, Product Marketing Manager, and Account Strategist
90%
CP Fellows receive full-time job offers prior to graduation
89%
CP Fellows describe MLT as “life-changing”
I have leveraged MLT at each stage of my career. Their programs supported my early career ambitions, introduced me to lifelong friends, and most recently, helped me navigate the transition to the next level.
Nicole Bates, Senior Director, Capital One, Career Prep 2006
Program FAQs
Your Career Prep experience starts your sophomore year of college and continues throughout your senior year. Here’s how MLT will help you achieve your goals:
Personalized Coaching
Our expert MLT Coaches will guide you through the program and help you create a personalized career roadmap that ties your long-term career aspirations to near-term goals and development objectives
Personal Clarity
You will gain insight into your strengths, passions, and developmental areas. You will define how these personal elements align with your ultimate career goals, allowing you to better tell your story in job interviews.
Job Search Guidance
You’ll develop the skills and relationships needed for your target career and become better prepared for the recruiting process. MLT coaches provide resume and cover letter support, as well as critical insights on networking, interviewing, and relationship management.
A Professional Network
You will connect with a powerful community of peers, who have similar interests and career aspirations, and join a network of more than 11,000 MLT Alumni, corporate partners and other business leaders.
Exposure & Access to Top Employers
Career Prep Fellows receive access to the leading hiring organizations in consulting, technology, financial services, consumer goods, retail and more – all seeking to recruit MLT Talent for internships and full-time jobs.
In-person and Virtual Seminars
Once you’re accepted into the Career Prep program, you’ll have the opportunity to join other Fellows at national seminars. Each seminar is designed to provide participants with the insights and skills needed to secure high-trajectory internships and jobs. These events include skill-building workshops, case studies, industry panels and networking sessions with corporate partners, Fellows, Alumni, and MLT staff. Content is delivered by our corporate partners, MLT Coaches, and additional subject matter experts. Seminars are generally hosted on campuses of MLT’s corporate partners. The typical seasons for these seminars are:
