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As SuccessWorks recognizes the annual First-Generation College Celebration, we’re excited to share more about our dedication to serving the diverse and talented community of first-gen students at UW-Madison and feature the stories of some of those students who work right here in our office. Navigating the world of career planning can feel challenging for any …
This summer, SuccessWorks is financially supporting 72 College of Letters & Science students across more than 35 majors for in-person and remote internships that bring skills learned in the classroom to Wisconsin and the world. “Internships give L&S students opportunities to try out different career paths, build valuable professional experience and develop networks that serve …
SuccessWorks fall career programs and events are for every Letters & Science student with any interest, any major or any background. These in-person and virtual opportunities are valuable from a student’s first year through senior year, and beyond. Explore the full listing of SuccessWorks events & programs Just Get Started You don’t have to know …
SuccessWorks programs this spring help students prepare for the future by building on what inspires them right now. Career fairs, exploratory alumni networking sessions, experience-building programs and major-based workshops offer opportunities for students of all majors, from first year to senior year. Students are turning out for these programs in record numbers, with over 7,000 …
After a year and a half of virtual career services, SuccessWorks is opening its doors to students on the third floor of the University Book Store for the Fall semester. SuccessWorks is a home for students in the College of Letters & Science to connect with career advisors, alumni mentors and employers who can help …
This summer, SuccessWorks is financially supporting 41 College of Letters & Science students across more than 20 majors for a mix of in-person, remote and hybrid internship experiences. “Internships are indispensable for translating skills and interests cultivated in the classroom to the hands-on exploration of career paths,” says Rebekah Pryor Paré, Associate Dean and Executive …
As the largest of UW-Madison’s schools and colleges, the College of Letters & Science (L&S) is an educational powerhouse, and much more. The L&S degree is a launchpad for students’ careers, plus a diverse pool of exceptional talent for employers in the state and around the country. Through study of 65 majors in the natural, …
SuccessWorks stands in solidarity with members of the UW-Madison community engaging in the important work of creating an equitable, inclusive and just society. The toll of systemic racism did not start with the murder of George Floyd, nor did it end with the trial of Derek Chauvin. But we know that for communities of color, …
For first and second year students, isn’t it too early to be thinking about a “career”? Nope! It’s too early to think about an internship if you haven’t figured our your major, right? Incorrect! Here’s the thing: A major isn’t the same as your career path, so SuccessWorks will help you explore both from your first …
You may have been in classes that start with a student giving a one to two minute announcement, featuring “great summer internship opportunities.” Often they ask you to fill out a contact form which they collect in class. They then follow-up and offer an interview on campus at a union or library. Interviews are usually …