From College to Career

Program Purpose: Turn your UWM experiences, both on and off campus, into marketable skills.

Target Audience: Graduating Seniors who participated in involvement opportunities outside of the classroom (example: campus job, student organization, church organization, community service, etc).

Time Commitment: 5 week program (Spring 2023) Fridays 1:00-2:30pm

Week 1: February 3 – Leadership and Values
Week 2: February 10 – Strengths Assessment
Week 3: February 13-24 – 1:1 Meeting (based on your availability)
Week 4: February 24 – Marketing Your Experiences
Week 5: March 3 – Presentations

During this 5-week program you will:

Identify and market your top 5 strengths
Turn your UWM experiences into marketable skills
Have opportunities to connect with a working professional
Obtain a certificate of completion and an optional letter of recommendation

Transitioning Your UWM Experience Registration

Students wanting to attend must register by Friday, January 27.

First and Last Name*
UWM Email Address*
Cell Phone Number*
Anticipated Date of Graduation
Any accommodations needed for participation?
List a few of your involvements or activities within the UWM or greater Milwaukee communities.*
What are you hoping to gain by participating in the College to Career program?*
Please confirm that you can attend the following program dates:
- Week 1 Friday, February 3: 1:00 - 2:30 Leadership and Values
- Week 2 Friday, February 10: 1:00 - 2:30 Assessing Your Strengths
- 30 Minute Individual Coaching Meetings (based on your availability)
- Week 4 Friday, February 24: 1:00 - 2:30 Market Your UWM Experiences
- Week 5 Friday, March 3: 20 Minute Final Presentation between 1:00 - 2:30

If you have questions, please contact Student Leadership Programs at leadership-program@uwm.edu.

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Transitioning Your UWM Experience Registration