Engineering and computer science students found out what it’s like to work at three of Milwaukee’s largest companies with events hosted by people who had been in their shoes – the college’s alumni. Milwaukee Tool, Rockwell Automation and GE HealthCare all hosted events this fall, giving students the chance to meet in a relaxed, one-on-one atmosphere.
Current students got an up-close look at some of the newest products made by Milwaukee Tool at Milwaukee Tool Demo Day held Sept. 18 on the EMS Plaza.
More than 60 students checked in for the event in advance of the career fair hosted by the UWM Center for Student Experience & Talent (SET).
UWM alums hosted similar events this fall with Rockwell Automation, inviting both engineering, computer science and business students to meet and tour the company’s headquarters on Sept. 20. GE HealthCare employees came to campus for a day on Sept. 10.
The chance to visit Rockwell Automation, recognized globally for its innovation and sustainability efforts, was invaluable, said Tristan Jarvey, Innovation intern at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center.
“During the Rockwell tour and lunch event, I engaged with professionals in my field, gained insights into the application and interview process, and observed various ongoing projects at Rockwell,” said Jarvey, a computer science undergraduate. “It played a crucial role in my career journey, as I was recently offered an internship at Rockwell for summer 2025.”
“SET doesn’t just host campus career fairs, said Juli Pickering, SET director of employer relations, partnerships, & events. “We also bring together students with industry in more casual settings, such as site visits with alumni that give our students a taste of the real world of engineering and computer science work.”
If you’d like to host a demonstration on campus or welcome students to your workplace, please contact Pickering at jlpicker@uwm.edu.