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Student Spotlights

SuccessWorks Marks First-Gen College Celebration With Virtual Alumni Career Panel

Posted on November 8, 2023

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 …

Posted in Student Spotlights, SuccessWorks News

SuccessWorks Internship Fund Helps Students Translate Classroom Skills to Careers

Posted on July 17, 2023

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.  …

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SuccessWorks Internship Fund Awardees Announced for Summer 2021

Posted on July 19, 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 …

Posted in Student Spotlights, SuccessWorks News

College during COVID: How Badgers can Cope with Change

Posted on April 22, 2020

By Sam Jones, Journalism Major with Certificates in Environmental Studies and Development Economics, 2020 When Badgers were scattered across the state, country, and world for spring recess, this is not what we expected to be met …

Posted in Student Spotlights, Tips

During Your Internship Search, Watch for Red Flags

Posted on January 7, 2019

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 …

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Investigative Internship Pushes the Boundaries

Posted on November 14, 2017

When UW-Madison senior Lenai Johnson visualizes her future, she doesn’t see herself working in jails and correctional facilities. But when she accepted an investigative internship last summer with the State Public Defender’s Office, the Fitchburg …

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