E33: Career Planning for Students | Amanda Laungani | Heebner Career Development Center

On this episode of The WPI Podcast, WPI’s Director of the Heebner Career Development Center, Amanda Laungani, unpacks how today’s students—and WPI alumni—can thrive in a job market transformed by AI and rapid technological change. She explains how the entry level is evolving—and how WPI equips students with the human and technical skills employers now demand. Listeners get an inside look at how WPI prepares students from day one: early networking, tapping into a powerful alumni network, and building diverse experiences that make graduates stand out. Laungani also shares how WPI stays ahead of industry shifts in fields like AI, biotech, and cybersecurity, ensuring students are ready for jobs that don’t even exist yet. If you’re looking to navigate the future of work, this episode offers clear, practical insight—and shows why employers consistently seek out WPI graduates. Featured Links https://cdc.wpi.edu https://cdc.wpi.edu/first-destination-dashboard/