Career and Educational Planning Workshops

Career workshops

Career workshops are offered for a fee, with the exception of Career Change 101, and registration is required. Compare workshops to select the one that best meets your needs.

Career change 101

Thinking about a career change but overwhelmed by all the information out there? Not sure how to get started? This workshop gives you a jump start by helping you identify reliable resources and how to use them effectively. Learn more/register.

Tuesday, Feb 16, 6-8 pm, South Madison Branch Library, 2222 S Park St, 608-266-6395

Tuesday, Apr 27, 6-8 pm; Sequoya Branch Library; 4340 Tokay Blvd, 608-266-6385

Tools for purposeful career change: making a plan, taking action, and moving forward

From early career to retirement career, this in-depth workshop provides assessment, structure, and exercises to facilitate the career- and life-planning process. Explore your skills, values, interests, and style preferences using the Strong Interest Inventory (SII), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and other individual/group activities. Take the SII and MBTI beforehand and interpret the results in class. Leave with an action plan. Some homework between sessions. Learn more/register.

Friday-Saturday, Feb 19-20, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Rm 1106-1108 (first floor, Welcome Center), 21 N. Park St, Madison, WI ; Register by Feb 8, $149

ONLINE Charting paths to a new career

Are you in career transition and do you want help moving forward? Whether you feel stuck in your career or are ready to plan a post-retirement career we can help you navigate a career change—from anywhere, anytime with a computer. In this entirely online class you learn tools for inventorying your skills and interests and get help with goal setting, decision making, and networking. Counselors available for “virtual office hours” and an individual chat session. Learn more/register.

Feb 16-Mar 29; Register by Jan 29, $149

Education workshops

These workshops are offered free of charge; registering assures you space and materials.

Building bridges: networking and campus resources for returning adult students

Are you a new or returning adult student at UW-Madison? Take advantage of this free workshop orientation.

Not currently scheduled.

Returning to school and financing your education

Have you thought about going back to school for a first, second, or advanced degree? This free session provides information on options as you plan to continue your education. We cover undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs; becoming a non-degree Special student; student support services; and financial assistance.

Tuesday, Jan 26, 6-7 pm, South Madison Branch Library, 2222 S Park St, 608-266-6395
Free. Registration required.

Thinking about gaining K-12 teacher certification?

At this free small-group workshop, an education advisor answers your questions about gaining teacher certification in Wisconsin. Enrollment is limited; register soon.

Tuesday, Nov 10, 6-8 pm, 21 N. Park Street, Room 7045
Free. Register by November 3

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