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UWM students are setting their sights high, and many are turning those dreams into reality even before they don their caps and gowns. Landing full-time positions across Wisconsin, the nation and even the globe, soon-to-be graduates are making their mark early in their careers.<\/p>\n

Much of their success can be attributed to hands-on internships, on-campus career fairs, and the invaluable connections built through UWM\u2019s faculty, who are deeply embedded in their industries.<\/p>\n

Curious about how to jumpstart your own career? Visit the Center for Student Experience and Talent<\/a>\u00a0 to explore a wealth of resources for internships, career planning and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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