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Maryland Made: Career Nights Help Student-Athletes Set Sights on Life After Sports - University of Maryland Athletics
- Maryland Made expanded Career Nights to reach more student-athletes with employer-led sessions.
- Two Career Nights hosted by Lockheed Martin and EY offered insights into internships and post-athletic careers.
- Athletes highlighted networking and real-world translation of athletic skills to the workplace.
- Alaeze-Garbo led the program, enabling flexible participation without long-term commitments.
- Maryland Made plans more sessions in 2026 with organizations like the Secret Service, Accenture, and Stryker.
- Athletes emphasized translating student-athlete experiences into real-world career paths.
- The initiative aims to support all student-athletes, including those not in cohort programming.
- Event format includes employer overviews, interactive activities, and conversations in an informal setting.
- Aimed at helping student-athletes prepare for life after sports at their own pace.
- The program is expanding its roster of participating organizations for 2026.
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