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 …
SuccessWorks News
SuccessWorks Internship Fund Helps Students Translate Classroom Skills to Careers
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. …
Fall 2022 SuccessWorks Career Programs for L&S Students
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 …
Madison Made, World Ready: Spring Career Strategies for Every L&S Student
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 …
SuccessWorks is Back for in-Person Career Advising & Events
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 …
SuccessWorks Internship Fund Awardees Announced for Summer 2021
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 …
Wisconsin Employers Are Partners in Career Development for UW-Madison Students
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 …
SuccessWorks Is Committed to Fostering an Inclusive and Equitable Community of Support
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 …
Drop-in Peer Advising
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 …
During Your Internship Search, Watch for Red Flags
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 …