UW-Madison Career Development Resources
Department: / Contact: / Information:Department of Continuing Studies / Phone: 608-263-6960
Email:
http://continuingstudies.wisc.edu/advising/ / Adult Career and Special Student Services serves nondegree University Special students, nontraditional degree students, and local adults considering a career change. Our career and educational planning services include counseling regarding career change, advising about continuing education (both credit and noncredit), and financial assistance information. These services are delivered through individual appointments and workshops provided on campus and at community locations such as public libraries.
Division of Information Technology / Phone: 608-265-4615
Email:
http://sts.doit.wisc.edu/index.aspx / Free Software Training for Students (STS) is available through DoIT as they offer technology training and project support for registered UW-Madison students. These trainings revolve around common software programs such as Excel, Java, Photoshop, and more.
Experiential Learning Programs / Phone: 608-265-9205
Email:
http://careers.ls.wisc.edu/experiential-learning--students.htm / Experiential Learning Programs include Day-in-the-Field, Job Shadow and Internships. Each of these programs aims to help students learn in a hands-on way about a career field, industry, or specific job. Students are encouraged to take part in any of or all of these programs to enhance their career exploration and connection to their academic pursuits.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) / https://moocs.wisc.edu/ / Massive Open OnlineCourses (MOOCs), are unique virtual teaching, learning and research experiences that are not for credit, aimed at unlimited participation and available at no cost to learners around the world. MOOCs are supported by the university’s Educational Innovation (EI) Initiative, which aims to transform teaching, learning and engagement to inspire students and empower communities.
University Courses for Credit / http://mycourseguide.wisc.edu/ / UW-Madison offers multiple courses for credit that assist students in navigating the career world and developing important skills for life after college. Some of these courses are listed below:
Counseling Psychology 110: Emphasis on Career Strategies
CNSR SCI 501: SoHE Career and Leadership Orientation
Inter-L&S 210: Second-Year Career Development Course
The Writing Center / Phone: 608-263-1992
Email:
http://www.writing.wisc.edu/index.html / UW’s Writing Center offers a variety of free workshops for students and faculty looking to improve their writing skills. These workshops focus on topics ranging from cover letter and resume writing to general grammar help and well beyond.