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Build Connections

Participate in the mentoring and networking programs UWM has to offer to gain valuable career insights, build professional connections, and explore opportunities in your field of interest.

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Abby Rojas
  • Director of Engagement

Panthers Connect

Whether you’re a current student, recent grad, or lifetime member, we all have something in common: a desire to connect and help each other. Unique job opportunities, career support, a chance to mentor or seek mentorship, and countless resources are available to you.

  • Join a virtual group
  • View or share job opportunities
  • Support alumni-owned businesses
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Career Mentoring Program

The Panthers Connect Career Mentoring Program pairs current UWM students with alumni mentors in their field of interest. Each student is matched with a dedicated mentor whose professional experience aligns with the student’s career goals.

Please email Abby Rojas at strozins@uwm.edu if you are interested in participating in the Panthers Connect Career Mentoring Program.

FAQs for Mentors FAQs for Students
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Paige was very informative and she made me feel comfortable. She was engaging and I learned some great tips that I plan to use. She shared some resources and groups that I could join that would benefit me down the road. Overall it was a great first step.
Ashanti Hall
UWM Student Mentee
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Love working with Jaslin. She is taking her pursuit of a career in architecture seriously and would be a great fit for a Milwaukee architecture firm!
Chad Wright
UWM Alumnus Mentor
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I felt he gave insightful information as to how to go about developing myself my resume and breaking through barriers in my career.
Nicole Pettibone,
UWM Student Mentee
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[My mentor] was fantastic! I felt empowered by her and she gave me some concrete next steps I feel I can accomplish. She’s a really personable mentor, and I am excited to work with her!
Cassandra Alm
UWM Student Mentee