Alumni Opportunities, Benefits, & Resources
Alumni Opportunities, Benefits & Resources
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As MIT Sloan alumni, you are part of a distinct, resourceful, principled, and inventive community. The MIT Sloan and MIT alumni community has so much to offer — an extensive network, friends for life, and a continuation of the collaborative spirit that attracted you to MIT Sloan in the first place. Use this guide to learn about the many ways that you can stay connected to one another and the school, wherever you are in the world.
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E N GAGE
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From social activities to helping recruit fellow Sloanies, there are several opportunities to connect with one another and give back to the school. Clubs You are part of a global network of nearly 100 MIT and MIT Sloan alumni clubs bringing together alumni to strengthen bonds and help create community among alumni and friends within a region. To see the complete list of MIT clubs, visit alum.mit.edu/communities/alumni-clubs. 2
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Sloan 5 The Sloan 5 community brings
together MIT Sloan alumni of the last five years across all programs within their region. Local alumni leaders work together to plan and host events around the world to foster sustained connectivity among our most recent graduates.
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Admissions Alumni support the Office of Admissions through recruiting efforts around the globe, essential to the growth of a diverse population of future management leaders.
Give Back By making a gift to the MIT Sloan Annual Fund you are investing in the mission of the school to develop principled, innovative leaders who improve the world. To make your gift, please visit giving.mit.edu/sloangift.
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STAY CU RRE NT
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Learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. We offer opportunities to hear the latest research from professors, get career coaching and advice, and join the conversation on social media.
Online Learning Access a wide variety of intellectual content and continue your education from anywhere in the world. Opportunities to engage with MIT Sloan faculty, staff, and alumni continue online through edX and MIT Open Courseware. MIT Sloan Alumni Online Get the latest breaking news, cutting edge research, ground breaking ideas, and school updates from MIT Sloan faculty, alumni, and students. MIT Sloan Management Review
leads the discourse among academic researchers, business executives and other influential thought leaders about advances in management practice, particularly those shaped by technology, that are transforming how people lead and innovate.
Sloanies Talking with Sloanies is a conversational podcast with alumni, faculty, and staff about the MIT Sloan experience and how it influences what they’re doing today. Over the course of this podcast, you will hear from guests who are making a difference in their community, including our own very important one here at MIT Sloan. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud.
SOC IAL M E DIA Join the conversation happening across our alumni social media channels and stay connected to the alumni network, news from campus, the latest faculty insights, and event opportunities. Visit the social media hub mitsloan.mit.edu/alumni/get-involved/social-media-hub for a full list.
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Join the exclusive MIT Sloan Alumni networking group on LinkedIn by visiting: linkedin.com/groups/72127
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BU I LD YOU R C AR E E R
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Take advantage of a series of career resources MIT Sloan offers alumni, ranging from one-on-one coaching, resume advice, and job listings.
Individual Career Advising MIT Sloan alumni are eligible for confidential one-on-one career advice to help you navigate your next professional step. MIT Alumni and MIT Sloan Job Boards
Post and/or view jobs posted by employers as well as fellow alumni. Career Development Resources The MIT Sloan Career Development Office (CDO) has compiled a library of resources available to MIT Sloan alumni for researching companies and industries, marketing and positioning yourself effectively, and managing offers.
MIT Alumni Advisors Hub The Advisors Hub is an online platform that connects students to alumni—and alumni with each other—for career conversations, resume critiques, and practice interviews. For more information visit alumniadvisors.mit.edu. MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS)
For entrepreneurs, MIT offers mentoring support through this highly regarded program that pairs prospective entrepreneurs with experienced business professionals.
N ET WO RK Stay connected to each other and the school through events and online resources. MIT Alumni Association Infinite Connection Update your contact information
and set up your Email Forwarding For Life (EFL) to receive the invitations, news, and updates that are most relevant to you. You have access to the more than 136,000 members that make up the entire MIT alumni community through the MIT Alumni Directory. You can also explore MIT events, news, alumni benefits, and the alumni database. Visit alum.mit.edu to get started.
Events More than 100 regional events and activities are planned year-round for our alumni, students, and friends. Attend one of our many conferences, symposia, or social events with alumni, faculty, and industry leaders around the world. For details visit mitsloan.mit.edu/alumni#events. Reunion MIT Sloan Reunions take place on the 1st and every 5th year anniversary of your graduation. Volunteer for your reunion committee and ensure that your class’s milestone celebration is memorable, personal, and fun. For more information visit, mitsloanreunion.com.
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M IT ALUM N I PE R KS
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Cross-campus collaboration extends to alumni benefits, too. As MIT alumni, you gain access to all MIT has to offer.
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MIT Libraries Borrowing Card Borrow materials and use MIT’s libraries at a special alumni rate. Scholarly Journal Access Your Infinite Connection credentials give you access to the JSTOR and EBSCO library of journals available to current MIT students and faculty.
MIT Museum Your MIT alumni ID card entitles you to free admission for you and one guest at any time. Also, family visiting with alumni are admitted for free during Family Weekend, the Alumni Leadership Conference, and Tech Reunions. Harvard Club of Boston Members enjoy the club’s wide range of amenities.
MIT Switchboard MIT alumni can connect through this online message board/trading post/housing portal on all things MIT and beyond.
MIT Intramurals Eligible to participate in local Boston intramural programs.
Executive Education Receive a 20
alumni membership.
percent discount to courses in the open enrollment portfolio.
MIT Recreation Center Eligible for an
MIT Federal Credit Union Receive membership and benefits on financial services. For more information email mitfcu@mit.edu.
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