MTECH Connect 2025 View Other Sessions

Join us for a reimagined professional development event, sponsored by the Michigan Technology Community! Building on the tradition of previous symposia, this dynamic, future-focused gathering brings together technology professionals from across the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint and Michigan Medicine campuses for a full day dedicated to exploring, showcasing, and advancing opportunities for career growth, skill development, and the innovative use of technology in higher education.

Our 2025 symposium highlights U-M’s commitment to supporting staff and technology professionals at every stage of their careers. The agenda features interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, impactful presentations, and engaging networking opportunities, each designed to foster the meaningful sharing of knowledge, resources, and experiences.

Attendees will discover the many tools, programs, and platforms available at U-M—from mentorship and tuition benefits to on-demand learning and technology-focused career resources. Through sessions on digital and collaborative technologies, organizational learning, and campus success stories, participants will gain new insights into how the Michigan community nurtures professional growth and enables individuals to thrive in an evolving digital landscape.

Please ensure you register by December 2 to guarantee lunch will be provided for you.

Objectives:

Foster Dialogue: Bring together diverse U-M voices to discuss career growth, technology’s role in professional advancement, and the evolving needs of technology professionals.
Showcase Resources: Highlight university-sponsored tools and opportunities for development, such as LinkedIn Learning, mentorship programs, and tuition support.
Promote Community: Facilitate collaboration and networking among U-M individuals and units, and with external partners and vendors invested in staff development.
Champion Inclusive Growth: Support career advancement for all, with an emphasis on accessible and equitable opportunities for learning and participation.
Identify Opportunities & Challenges: Explore emerging trends in IT careers, discuss barriers, and share strategies for success.
Support Continuous Development: Empower staff and technology professionals to learn, grow, and excel at U-M.

Building Your Network: Mentorship and Community

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December 9, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:45am

CCCB - Room 1420
Rose Moya, Kylie-Grace Mars-Snyder (Computer Aided Engineering Network, College of Engineering), Joseph Lubomirski (Information and Technology Services, U-M Dearborn)

This collaborative workshop is aimed at fostering professional growth and community engagement through effective mentorship and networking, and will provide participants with actionable strategies to cultivate meaningful professional relationships at every career stage.

The goal is to create a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, skill development, and cross-campus collaboration, ultimately strengthening the collective professional community.

Early-Career Professionals: Focus will be on finding and connecting with mentors, integrating into the broader tech community, and the benefits of peer mentoring.
Mid-Career Professionals: This section will explore the transition to becoming a mentor, developing essential leadership skills, and the importance of making cross-campus connections to broaden influence.
Late-Career Professionals: The final segment will address leading large-scale mentoring programs, ensuring effective knowledge transfer to the next generation, and building a lasting professional legacy.

Attendees will learn to:

Strengthen Professional Networks
Acquire Mentorship Tools
Foster a Supportive Environment
Enhance the Professional Ecosystem

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