The International Programs and Services Office will be offering a workshop entitled, “The Do’s and Don’ts of Optional Practical Training (OPT): Before, During, and After” on Tuesday, March 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited, and registration is required.
International students may receive up to 12 months of work authorization from the US government to gain practical experience in their field of studies. The workshop is designed for students who are graduating this spring and wish to learn more about how they can obtain this benefit with the assistance from IPS. Although the session is geared towards students, anyone interested in learning more about the topic is invited to attend. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please register online.
For more information about Optional Practical Training and other employment related benefits for F-1 and J-1 students, see the link.
For more information about the workshop content, contact Thy Yang at thyy@mtu.edu
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