Old Dog Has New Tricks

How a 54-year-old custodian became an engineer.

Michael Vaudreuil graduating Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Michael Vaudreuil graduating Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering.
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At 54, Michael Vaudreuil admits he's an old dog.

He lost his business and was working a custodial job at Worcester Polytechnic Institute when he stated a new degree program in mechanical engineering.

For eight years, he worked and studied in the janitor's closet.

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