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Table of Contents Director's Welcome............................2 UW-Stout at a Glance..........................3 2025-2026 Events..............................3 Career Success Highlights...................4 About Career Services.........................5 Recruitment Process............................6 Partnership Program............................7 Cooperative Education & Internship Program.............................8 Career-Ready Students........................9 Recruiting & Hiring International Students........................10 Other Ways to Engage........................11 Academic Programs...........................12 Student Organizations.......................13 Employer Recognition........................14 Blaze's Professional Closet..................15 Contact Information...........................16

Hire a Blue Devil!

Thank you for your interest in recruiting at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University!

UW-Stout's Career Services has a long history of working with organizations that value the academic and applied learning focus that our university is built upon. We are committed to utilizing current and best practices throughout our programming efforts, recruitment and networking events, and cross-campus collaborations to ensure our students are career-ready. Throughout this guide, you will see the impacts our office has made both statewide and nationally, the future opportunities your organization has to connect with our talented students, and the necessary information to help your company have a value-added, successful recruitment relationship with UW-Stout. I encourage you to connect with our Employer Relations team regarding the information shared in the following pages, questions you may have, or ideas you'd like to collaborate on. We look forward to working with you to connect with our students and alumni.

Awards & Recognition

Cooperative Education Student Achievement Award (Cooperative Education & Internship Association) Award Recipients:

• Julia Hellquist (2024) • Ryan Knudtson (2019)

Stewards of Place Award (American Association of State Colleges and Universities) Cooperative Education & Internship Program (2024) Innovation Award (Wisconsin Association of Colleges and Employers) Grow, Persist, Succeed Program (2022) Chevron Innovation Award (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Art & Design Week (2020)

Regards, Bryan Barts

Director of Career Services University of Wisconsin-Stout (715) 232-1469 bartsb@uwstout.edu

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• Develops critical thinking , complex problem solving , communication and leadership skills. • Introduces students to a variety of academic disciplines and applications . • Develops critical thinking , complex problem solving , communication and leadership skills. • Introduces students to a variety of academic disciplines and applications .

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students a future-forward, personalized education that re ects our three educational tenets :

Career Success By Every Measure Career-Focused Experiences

Applied Learning & Research

Business & Industry Collaboration

3x Campus Labs & Studios as Traditional Classrooms

700+ Industry Co-op, Internship & Research Partners

99% Near-Perfect Employment for the Past 15 Years

UW-Stout’s career-focused programs continue to provide our students with

Triple Threat Graduates

Career Outcomes

Five Years of Success

of current students graduate with industry-recognized professional credentials. 50%+

99% Employed Academic Degree + Experiential Learning + Professional Credential/License

99.0% 100% by 2030 Employed

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of 2023-2024 graduates were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation. (85.6% Knowledge Base)

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Awards & Certifications

97%+ since 2009; 95%+ since 1990.

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97.8% Annual Economic Impact (2020 Emsi Study) $306.2M in Income to the UW-Stout Service Area

Menard Center for the Study of Institutions & Innovation Of ce of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement Houses Center for Limnological Research & Rehabilitation, Fab Lab, Manufacturing Outreach Center, and more. Manufacturing Outreach Center Member of the NIST-MEP Network Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Center National Vocational Leader Since 1960s Cybersecurity Research & Outreach Center First NSA National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity in WI

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award First and Only Four-Year Institution Recipient

11 NCAA All-American Athletes* (2023-2024) Only UW System Sports Program Rated “Gender Equal” (ChampionWomen) FirstVarsity eSports Program in the UW System

2019-2020

4,600+ Jobs Supported

Ready on Day One

Campus Sustainability Efforts

2018 Campus-Wide $1.5M LED Lighting Retro t

100% students graduate with applied-learning experience

50%+ graduates with recognized industry credentials $165K+ Total Focus On Energy® Incentives

990 paid and unpaid industry-sponsored internships

Only USDLA “Quality-Certi ed Institution” in Wisconsin

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Doing More in the Workforce

Fortune 500 employers hired UW-Stout graduates in the past 5 years 125

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About Career Services

Mission Our mission is to educate, engage, and empower students and alumni in navigating career and professional development through employer and faculty/staff partnerships. Vision Our vision is to continue to be a leader in: • Providing centralized career resources, services, and technologies • Integrating applied and experiential learning • Providing data to support informed career decisions • Implementing high impact practices to address changing career needs for all stakeholders • Building and nurturing strategic relationships to enhance opportunities for students • Ultimately ensuring students successful transition from college to career Values Inclusion & Diversity: We affirm and possess a commitment to inclusive excellence by serving as a comprehensive career resource for all stakeholders. We welcome and embrace the strengths individuals offer as a result of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/sex, marital status, disability, US veteran status, and socio-economic status.

Collaborative and Community Partnerships: We affirm and possess a commitment to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with university partners, employers, faculty and academic departments, and student organizations to enhance and increase applied learning and professional employment opportunities for students. Technology: We affirm and possess a commitment to utilize current technology across our operations, services, and resources to support student career and professional development, ultimately connecting students and employers. Professional & Ethical Practices: We affirm and possess a commitment to adhere and promote the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Ethical Professional Practice to guide and serve our employers, students, and faculty. Applied Learning: We affirm and possess a commitment to student’s career readiness and professional development through the Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP). Our CEIP program is a high impact practice that serves as a catalyst for students to gain career-related experiences. Customer Service: We affirm and possess a commitment to excellent customer service, expressed through knowledge, expertise, and accountability to our stakeholders. 5

Need Top Talent? Hire a Blue Devil. Recruiting Career-Ready Students

Employers want to hire the best candidates. Students want to obtain the best opportunities. We're here to bridge that gap. Below are four stages of recruitment at UW-Stout.

Connect Create an employer account on Handshake + Build relationships with faculty/ staff & student organizations + Follow UW-Stout on social media

Recruit Post positions on Handshake + Conduct on-campus interviews + Attend Fall & Spring Career Conferences

Engage Attend on-campus events, student organization meetings, & present in classrooms + Participate in the Cooperative Education & Internship Program + Host a job shadow experience

Elevate Join the Career Services Partnership Program + Give towards career development through the Stout University Foundation + Participate in Program Advisory Committees

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Partnership Program Elevate Your Recruitment Strategy

Being a UW-Stout Career Services partner provides you the benefit of closely collaborating with Career Services to identify your strategic focus for your recruitment at Stout and to build deep connections on campus. If you don't see a level that fits your goals, we are happy to work with you on a custom program.

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Annual Term: July 1–June 30 Deadline for Partnerships: September 1

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Complimentary registration fee at fall and spring Career Conferences Company logo showcased on Career Services Partnerships Wall Sponsorship level and logo displayed on Career Services homepage Current jobs/internships highlighted in Handshake Partnership recognition at career events and programs Partnership recognition in Career Success Guide Participate in and/or sponsor Career Services events/ giveaways (i.e. Blue Devil Prep for Success, Etiquette Dinner, Career Closet, etc.) Promote company event/job posting in Handshake to your target students via direct email Student employee success stories highlighted on Career Services website Choose preferred booth location at career events Reserved no-cost, on-campus individual interview space/room during Career Conference One specialized event on campus, supporting organizational recruitment interests/needs

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Get more information & discuss next steps. Contact Employer Relations Manager Kellie Horzewski. Call (715) 232-2178 or email horzewskik@uwstout.edu.

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Cooperative Education & Internship Program Applied Learning Experiences This two-time national award-winning program integrates career-related work experience with academic coursework. It is centrally coordinated through the Career Services office in cooperation with the academic departments of the university.

Benefits of Hiring a Student • Trained, motivated workers • Students with special skills for projects • Qualified students to meet needs for increased business or seasonal demands • Improved access to special populations • Develop a pipeline of qualified candidates building a pipeline to potential professional employees • Decreased cost of recruitment and training • Improved employee retention • Exposure to a talented pipeline of students who are eager and ready to learn while bringing, enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, energy, and value into the company

The Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) supports UW-Stout’s polytechnic designation by providing students the opportunity to experience an active and applied focus on learning their professional field. The success of the Co-op and Internship program is based on a framework of collaborative partnerships between employers, students, and the university. Responsibility of the Site Supervisor • Provide a supervised work experience • Provide a position description • Select student through your own hiring process • Supervise and evaluate on-site performance of student

UW STOUT CO OP & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CO OP COURSE SUBJ X49 FIELD EXPERIENCE COURSE SUBJ X98 OR SUBJ X97 Work experience is at least 8 weeks and students enroll in Fall, Spring, and/or Summer terms Co-op Course (SUBJ-X49) Field Experience Course (SUBJ-X98 or SUBJ-X97)

Students do major-related work within the guidelines of their Academic Program

Earn 1 credit per term – course enrollment must be concurrent w/work experience

Students work in positions located on-campus, off-campus, in-state, out-of-state, and internationally

Paid (W-2 only)

Unpaid & Paid (i.e. W-2, 10-99, Stipend)

32 hrs per week / 320+ hrs per term

Weekly hrs vary / 80+ hrs per term

Student status determined by enrolled credits

Full-time student status awarded

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Blue Devils are Career-Ready

UW-Stout Students** Nationwide Recent Graduates *** How Stout Students Stack Up Across the U.S. UW-Stout co-op and internship students outperform recent graduates across the nation according to site supervisor ratings of career-readiness* skills. How Stout Students Stack Up Across the U.S. Stout Students’ Career Readiness Skills Compared to Their Peers. UW-Stout co-op and internship students outperform recent graduates across the nation according to site supervisor ratings of career-readiness* skills. How Stout Students Stack Up Across the U.S. Stout Students’ Career Readiness Skills Compared to Their Peers. UW-Stout co-op and internship students outperform recent graduates across the nation according to site supervisor ratings of career-readiness* skills.

5-point scale/ratings - 5: Outstanding 4: Exceeds Expectations 3: Meets Expectations 2: Below Expectations 1:Unsatisfactory

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UW-Stout Students** Nationwide Recent Graduates ***

5-point scale/ratings - 5: Outstanding 4: Exceeds Expectations 3: Meets Expectations 2: Below Expectations 1:Unsatisfactory

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How Stout Students Stack Up Across the U.S.

Teamwork Stout Students’ Career Readiness Skills Compared to Their Peers. UW-Stout co-op and internship students outperform recent graduates across the nation according to site supervisor ratings of career-readiness* skills. UW-Stout Students** Nationwide Recent Graduates *** Technology Critical Thinking Equity & Inclusion Leadership Technology Critical Thinking

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** UW-Stout CEIP Students Final Performance Evaluation Results *** Employers rate recent graduates nationwide per NACE Job Outlook 2024 5-point scale/ratings - 5: Outstanding 4: Exceeds Expectations 3: Meets Expectations 2: Below Expectations 1: Unsatisfactory Teamwork Equity & Inclusion Professionalism Communication Leadership

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** UW-Stout CEIP Students Final Performance Evaluation Results *** Employers rate recent graduates nationwide per NACE Job Outlook 2024

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UW-Stout is a diverse campus community with international students pursuing degrees and participating in exchanges, representing numerous nationalities. Don't let the complexities of the work visa process hinder your organization from hiring some of the best and brightest talent studying in America, and right here at UW-Stout! Recruiting & Hiring International Students Hiring International Talent

International Student Employment Obtaining permission for international students to work in the U.S. is not as difficult as many employers think! Most international students are in the U.S. on non-immigrant student visas (F-1 and J-1) and are eligible to accept employment under certain conditions. Fortunately, there is little paperwork and no expense for an employer who hires F-1 or J-1 students. All paperwork is handled by the students, the university, and in some circumstances, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. UW-Stout's Office of International Education If you have interest in employing an international student on our J-1 visa program or are unsure about a student’s unique circumstances/eligibility to accept employment, we are here to assist. The Office of International Education can be reached by phone at 715-232-2132 or via email at globaled@uwstout.edu.

F-1 Curricular Practical Training Degree seeking students are authorized by the University's Office of International Education and Career Services and allows students to engage in paid or unpaid internships (cooperative education or field experience). The approval process must be completed prior to engaging in employment and is typically completed within three to five days of submission. F-1 Practical Training Degree-seeking F-1 students who desire Optional Practical Training (OPT) must be authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) based on a recommendation from the University’s Office of International Education. Students are eligible for 12 months of OPT employment, directly related to their field of study and commensurate for each degree level. Most engage in post-completion OPT, allowing students to remain in the U.S. in valid F-1 status while engaging in post graduation employment. Students who obtain degrees in certain Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields may be eligible for a 24-month extension of OPT, totaling 36 months of post completion employment. On average, it takes the USCIS three to five months to process an OPT request. We strongly encourage graduating students to apply for authorization three months prior to completing their degree programs.

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Other Ways to Engage It has been said that UW-Stout is a city within a city. With a variety of events, programs, organizations, and more, it's easy to see why.

Art & Design Week Share your experience, participate in Portfolio Review Day, and network with faculty and undergraduate students in our School of Art & Design. This NACE/ Chevron award-winning event occurs each spring semester. Faculty & Classroom Connections If you are interested in a particular program, we can provide you with contact information to connect with program directors and faculty. Classroom presentations are at the discretion of the faculty member.

Human Sciences Day Engage in purposeful career conversa tions through informational interviews and panel discussions. Help students and alumni explore career opportunities in nonprofit, government, public and private companies, and graduate school. Student Organizations Many of our 150+ student organizations welcome employers to present at their meetings and events. This is a great way to connect with a target group of students who may be interested in your organization or industry.

Job Shadow Program Employers get the chance to share knowledge with students about their company, position, and industry. Each one-day experience is scheduled at the discretion of the employer during Summer and/or Winter Breaks. Program Advisory Committees All academic programs have dedicated advisory committees that advise and assist on multiple matters related to curriculum, students, industry trends, and more. Committees meet once each semester or more frequently as needed.

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Explore O ur Programs Wisconsin's Polytechnic University Polytechnic institutions are career-focused, technology-driven universities that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees based in applied learning and research. As Wisconsin’s Polytechnic, we are uniquely positioned to make students career-ready. Undergraduate Career Clusters & Degrees Graduate & Advanced Degrees Art, Design & Graphics Human & Social Sciences Master's Degrees

B.S. Applied Social Science B.S. Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation B.S. Dietetics B.S. Health, Wellness & Fitness B.S. Human Development & Family Studies B.S. Psychology B.S. Rehabilitation Services B.S. Business Information Technology B.S. Computer Networking & Infrastructure Engineering B.S. Computer Science B.S. Cybersecurity B.S. Digital Marketing Technology B.S. Professional & Technical Communication B.S. Applied Math & Computer Science B.S. Applied Science B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology B.S. Biology B.S. Chemistry B.S. Computer & Electrical Engineering Science, Engineering & Math Information Technology & Communications

M.F.A. Design M.S. Applied Computer Science M.S. Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology M.S. Career & Technical Education M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. Education M.S. Food Science & Technology M.S. Healthcare Administration M.S. Manufacturing Engineering M.S. Marriage & Family Therapy M.S. Nutrition & Dietetics M.S. Operations & Supply Management M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling M.S. School Counseling M.S. Sustainable Management M.S. Training & Talent Development P.S.M. Conservation Biology

B.F.A. Animation & Digital Media B.S. Arts Administration & Entrepreneurship B.S. Fashion Design & Development B.S. Game & Media Studies B.F.A. Game Design & Development B.S. Graphic Communications B.F.A. Graphic Design & Interactive Media B.F.A. Illustration B.F.A. Industrial & Product Design B.F.A. Interior Design B.F.A. Studio Art B.S. Video Production B.S. Construction Management B.S. Golf Enterprise Management B.S. Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management B.S. Management & Leadership B.S. Real Estate Property Management B.S. Supply Chain Management B.S. Art Education B.S. Career, Technical Education & Training B.S. Early Childhood Education B.S. Family & Consumer Sciences Education B.S. Marketing & Business Education B.S. Special Education B.S. Technology Education Education B.S. Automation Leadership B.S. Business Administration Business & Management

Advanced Degrees

Ed.D. Career & Technical Education Leadership M.S.Ed. & Ed.S. School Psychology

Scan to view all programs, minors, and certificates.

B.S. Engineering Technology B.S. Environmental Science B.S. Food Science & Technology B.S. Manufacturing Engineering B.S. Mechanical Engineering B.S. Packaging B.S. Physics B.S. Plastics Engineering

Online Delivery Option Hybrid

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Connect on Campus

Student Organizations Engage with over 150 student organizations, several of which invite employers to participate in their meetings or events. It's a great way to connect with a specific group of students that are interested in your organization/industry!

Art, Design & Graphics

Education

Media & Entertainment

Science & Engineering • An-Bu • Blue Devil Productions • Film Society • Igniting Campus Engagement • Pepper Magazine • Stoutonia • Video Production Club • American Foundry Society • Blue Devil Robotics • Chemistry Club • Engineers Without Borders • Food Science Club • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers • Packaging Association • Pre-Health Society • Pre-Veterinary Club • Society of Automotive Engineers - BAJA Chapter • Society of Plastics Engineers • Society of Women Engineers

• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) • Comix Club • Fashion & Retail Association • Fine Arts Association • Industrial Designers Society of America • International Game Developers Association • Print Club • Student Interior Design Organization • Tea Time Animation Club • APICS • Club Managers Association of America • Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals • Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International • Institute of Real Estate Management • Investment Club • Student Construction Association • Women in Construction Business & Management

• Art Education Association • Early Childhood Association • Marketing & Business Education Association • Research, Innovation & Creative Endeavors • Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association

• College Republicans • College Democrats • Mission Ready Club • Stout Student Association Governance & Leadership

Honors Groups

• Phi Upsilon Omicron - Tau Chapter • Psi Chi • Sigma Lambda Chi • Transfer Transitions - Tau Sigma Chapter • American Sign Language Club • Philosophy Club • School Counseling Organization • Stout Association of Family & Consumer Sciences • Stout Student Affiliates in School Psychology • Stout Student Dietetic Association Human & Social Sciences

• Abolitionists • GROWW at Stout • Habitat for Humanity • Leaders Igniting Transformation • Service Club • Stout Students for Life • Turning Point - Stout Chapter • Young Americans for Freedom Civic Engagement & Service

Sustainability & Environment

• Ducks Unlimited • Natural Areas

Scan for contact information & full list of organizations.

IT & Communications

Cultural & Identity

• Artificial Intelligence Club • AMCS Womens Club • Coding Club

• Black Student Union • Chinese Culture Association • Gender & Sexuality Alliance • Hmong Stout Student Organization • International Club • Latinos Unidos • Native American Student Organization • Neurodiversity Club • Veterans Club

• Collegiate Cyber Defense League • Information Security Professionals • Innovative Digital Technology Association • Women in Information Technology & Security

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Employees and interns of Market & Johnson pose with the Employer of the Year award.

Building Collaboration: Market & Johnson honored as UW-Stout’s Employer of the Year

specializes in a wide range of construction sectors, including industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, commercial, municipal and educational. Last summer, 10 of 12 Market & Johnson interns came from UW-Stout, while this summer seven of 11 are Blue Devils, said Heather Kretz, Market & Johnson’s employee and organizational development manager. While most of these UW-Stout students are working toward construction management degrees, others are pursuing careers in other fields, such as human resources and information technology, she said. Market & Johnson President and CEO Kevin Renley accepted the Employer of the Year award at a May 20 ceremony at UW-Stout. He was joined by 10 other Market & Johnson owners, employees and interns at the event, which was part of the 2025 Polytechnic Summit hosted by UW-Stout.

General contracting firm has created career pipeline for UW-Stout interns, graduates

From owners, University of Wisconsin-Stout students and alumni are essential to Market & Johnson, one of the region’s most prominent construction management and general contracting firms. Eau Claire-based Market & Johnson’s extensive engagement with UW-Stout—including hiring students for co-ops and internships, taking part in Construction Career Fairs and supporting the Women in Construction campus organization— has earned the company the university’s 2025 Employer of the Year award. “Overall, it’s an organization that recognizes the value of a polytechnic education, and its impact on their business and their goals,” said Bryan Barts, UW-Stout’s Career Services director. “They have put the right people in place to be strategic in building that relationship.” interns to

Scan to keep reading the full article or visit www.uwstout.edu/about-us/news-center/building collaboration-market-johnson-honored-uw-stouts employer-year

Since its founding in 1948, Market & Johnson has grown to employ 350 and to operate in nine states, where it

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Thank you! 2024–2025 Partnership Program Platinum

Give Students the Confidence to Show Up. Help Blue Devils put their best foot forward at interviews, career fairs, networking events, and other professional occasions. Career Services is collecting gently used donations for Blaze’s Professional Closet, which provides free professional clothing to students who may not have access to business attire. Gently Used • Must be modern or bought within the last 5-6 years and clean • Basic colors preferred: black, white, brown, gray, navy, light or simple patterns • All sizes and brands are welcome • No stains, rips, missing buttons, broken zippers, etc.

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Acceptable Donations • Suit coats/blazers • Dress pants/slacks • Skirts • Button-down shirts & blouses • Ties/scarves • Belts & accessories • Dress shoes

How to Donate Bring your donation to the UW-Stout Career Services office: 103 Administration Building 712 S. Broadway St. Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm

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Contact Us

Main Office uwstout.edu/career-services careerservices@uwstout.edu (715) 232-1601 Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm

Additional Resources & Ways to Recruit

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