🎉 Exciting news! The MiddCORE J-term program is officially live! 🎉 We're thrilled to share our incredible programming lineup designed to inspire and challenge the next generation of innovators and leaders. We're fortunate to have 37 world-class leaders joining us to guide and support our students this year. A special highlight: We're partnering with Athletic Brewing Co. for this year's Strategic Challenge, where creativity and innovation will take center stage! Check out our 2025 program and celebrate a season of bold ideas and impactful challenges. https://lnkd.in/dDbNTCua #MiddCORE #Innovation #Mentorship #AthleticBrewingCo #LeadershipDevelopment
MiddCORE at Middlebury College
Higher Education
Middlebury, Vermont 756 followers
Middlebury College's leadership and innovation program.
About us
MiddCORE is a suite of immersive leadership, innovation, and life skills programs at Middlebury College. This cohort-style programming equips students with the skills, mindsets, and experiences to become effective leaders and creative problem solvers. The program has two main offerings: The MiddCORE J-Term program and the MiddCORE Summer Lab. The MiddCORE J-Term Program is a 4-week credit-bearing program that helps students build skills, create opportunities, and expand networks. Taught by 30+ industry professionals, the J-Term program features the Strategic Challenge, an opportunity for students to apply their liberal arts education to a real-world problem (past partners include Patagonia, L.L.Bean, Orvis, Peet’s Coffee, Google, YouTube, and more.) In addition to the Strategic Challenge, MiddCORE mentors develop weekly hands-on challenges that inspire students to think creatively, operate outside their comfort zone, and deal with ambiguity. This collaborative environment leverages the skills of all disciplines to achieve cutting-edge solutions. The MiddCORE Summer Lab is an 8-week leadership and professional development experience that runs in conjunction with students’ summer internships. All sessions are led by industry professionals and designed to sharpen professional skill sets, expand networks, and explore possibilities.
- Website
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http://middcore.middlebury.edu
External link for MiddCORE at Middlebury College
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Middlebury, Vermont
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Education, Leadership, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Experiential Learning
Locations
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Primary
132 Blinn Ln
Middlebury, Vermont 05753, US
Employees at MiddCORE at Middlebury College
Updates
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Congratulations to our friends at Athletic Brewing Co.!!!
We’re thrilled to be named one of Fast Company's 2024 Brands That Matter! This recognition underscores our dedication to creating exceptional non-alcoholic brews and fostering meaningful connections within our community. Thank you to our team, partners, and customers who make it all possible. Check out the full list at https://lnkd.in/g_Tu5ppc #FCBrandAwards
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Khalilah "KO" Olokunola is one of MiddCORE’s incredible mentors! A published author and speaker, Khalilah is a passionate leader, building thoughtful and impactful systems for company culture & hiring. Her work has been featured in/on Forbes, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz and we are beyond excited to welcome her back to MiddCORE for J-term 2025!
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MiddCORE at Middlebury College reposted this
Last Wednesday, I was selected as a panelist for the UWC Davis 25-Year Anniversary at Middlebury College. Globally, education is changing. Suddenly, standardized testing means less, GPAs are inflated by widespread violations of the “honor code,” and AI can outperform students on most tests. In 2024, the real measure of impact is different: How many projects have you led? How many real-life problems have you solved? And how many people have you impacted? Fortunately, Middlebury College, UWC International, and the The Davis UWC Scholars Program have been championing experiential learning long before AI became part of the conversation. The future of education is experiential learning. I’m grateful to Shelby Davis, Phil Geier and Middlebury donors for their forward-thinking vision, which has supported programs like Projects for Peace, Semester At Sea / ISE, MALT Middlebury Alternative Breaks , the Climate Action Fellowship, and Conflict Transformation. These initiatives reflect an investment in education that truly prepares students for the future and the present. During the panel, I made an analogy: attending Middlebury College is like choosing a startup over a large corporation. The small, tight-knit community enables you to lead numerous projects, create institutional change, and drive innovation with minimal friction. In my remaining 1.5 years here, I will continue prioritizing real-world problem-solving. In the age of globalization, it’s never been easier.
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MiddCORE's 2025 Challenge Partner- Athletic Brewing Co. Check out this fantastic episode of How I Built This, with Athletic CEO and Midd alum, Bill Shufelt.
Athletic Brewing Co-Founder and CEO Bill Shufelt sat down with Guy Raz, the renowned host of the How I Built This with Guy Raz podcast, to share Athletic Brewing's journey. Tune in: https://bit.ly/48SNpqx Starting with a bold idea in an industry that barely acknowledged the value of non-alcoholic beer, Bill teamed up with award-winning brewer John Walker to build something that many said would never succeed. Despite challenges, their determination to redefine non-alcoholic beer, alongside the passion of Athletic teammates, has led to a movement reshaping the industry.
Athletic Brewing Company: Bill Shufelt
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Hear from Kunal Handa (MC ‘24) about his J-Term experience!
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MiddCORE at Middlebury College reposted this
Thank you, MacKenzie Coffman and The Wall Street Journal, for spending the day with us at our headquarters in Milford, CT., and highlighting our founders, Bill Shufelt and John Walker, in the most recent episode of "The Economics Of." Check it out: https://lnkd.in/emccdd4F
Why Nonalcoholic Beer Is So Popular Now | WSJ The Economics Of
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Do you know how to negotiate? This winter, join Morgan Gaskin Thomas, a Managing Director at Accenture. At MiddCORE, you’ll learn how to negotiate directly from Morgan, a true expert!
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1️⃣ More week to apply to MiddCORE 2025! Submit your application 🔜 MiddCORE 2025 students will partner with Athletic Brewing Co. for their strategic challenge and join a cohort learning networking, problem-solving, and public speaking skills from dozens of incredible mentors.