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Coffee Chat: Ask an MDOT Professional

Coffee Chat: Ask an MDOT Professional

2026-12-16T15:00:00 2026-12-16T16:00:00 Coffee Chat: Ask an MDOT Professional

Description: Early-career MDOT employees share advice about transitioning from college to career, professional growth and lessons learned.

Purpose: Personal and relatable student engagement before winter break.

 Virtual
Location

Virtual

Event Date

Start: December 16, 2026 3:00 PM

End: December 16, 2026 4:00 PM

Description: Early-career MDOT employees share advice about transitioning from college to career, professional growth and lessons learned.

Purpose: Personal and relatable student engagement before winter break.

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