Josh Rady landed a permanent position as a wealth data manager at Northwestern Mutual. While pursuing his master's in data science and applied artificial intelligence, Rady interned for Northwestern Mutual as a wealth data analyst. He credits UWM's strong data science program and connections through the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute with helping him secure his current role. (UWM Photo/Andy Manis)
Nursing major Shivani Sachdeva was offered a job as a registered nurse in the Transplant ICU at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. In that role, she'll provide care for transplant patients, including monitoring vital signs and managing medications and equipment. As a student, Sachdeva interned at the Transplant ICU as a nurse extern after securing an interview for the position during a job fair. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Stepping into his debut role as a professional actor, Ethan Hightire will play one of the leads in Renaissance Theaterworks' production of "Cardboard Piano." Hightire auditioned for the role while earning his Theatre BFA at UWM. "It's exhilarating," he said. "I'm intensely excited to put my skills to the test immediately after graduating." (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Occupational science & technology major Emma Kuhnke secured a full-time job at the Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC), which provides recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. She's worked at SRACLC since high school, becoming a program leader and a day camp site supervisor before being offered a permanent position as a recreation supervisor. In that role, she'll plan and lead outings and group activities. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Chris Meyers was hired as a data center technician for TEKsystems. He'll provide support and critical services for Kohl's department stores, working with the company’s large-scale data centers. Meyers says that his professors in his information science and technology bachelor's program played a key role in connecting him with the industry professionals that led to his full-time position. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
Julia Jakusz landed a position as a clinical research coordinator at the Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center in Greenfield, where she'll work directly with patients in clinical trials — drawing blood, giving injections and taking vitals, among other tasks. As a biomedical sciences major, Jakusz also worked as an undergraduate researcher in the lab of Professor Xiaohua Peng, where she contributed to the development of potential new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Aleksandr Wellner, a data analytics major with a concentration in business, first started at Badger Meter as a project management intern in 2023. Afterwards, he continued working at the water solutions company in part-time roles before getting a full-time position as a customer experience analyst. He says he's excited to jump into his career straight from college and has enjoyed working on real-world applications that have a global impact. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Patricia Gunawan turned an actuarial internship into a full-time job at Kuvare Corporate Management. An MBA student, she previously earned her bachelor's degree in actuarial science. "UWM gave me both technical skills and leadership experience," she said. "My professor from the actuarial science department encouraged me to pursue this career path and supported my decision to continue with a master’s in business." (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
UWM students aren’t waiting to don their caps and gowns to get their careers off the ground. With full-time job offers already secured, these soon-to-be graduates are making a difference across Wisconsin, the nation and even the globe.
Their success is fueled by real-world internships, networking at campus career events and mentorship from faculty with strong connections and industry experience.
Students who are ready to take the next step and launch their own career should visit the Center for Student Experience and Talent to discover resources for internships, career planning and more. Also, consider joining Panthers Connect, UWM’s exclusive mentoring and networking community.
