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.

Not currently scheduled.

Career Planning and Your Job Search

Does your career history look like you forgot your road map? Do you struggle with explaining your experience to employers? Then this workshop is for you. Develop a more intentional job search that builds on your goals and talents. Learn more/register.

Not currently scheduled.

Connecting your interests and careers

Interests are the best predictor of career satisfaction. In this workshop we use the Strong Interest Inventory (SII) to clarify your true interests, helping you better identify, understand, and expand your career options. This group review of the Strong provides a supportive environment for sharing ideas and information as you plan a more fulfilling career. Choose one section. Learn more/register.

Tues, July 14, 5:30-7:30 pm, Room 7045, 21 N Park St, Register by July 1, $64

Tools for career planning

If you’re in or on the verge of a career change, this in-depth workshop provides assessment, structure, and exercises to facilitate the career planning process for you. Explore your skills, values, interests, and style preferences using the Strong Interest Inventory (SII), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and other individual and group activities. Take the SII and MBTI beforehand and interpret the results in class. Leave with an action plan to keep your process moving. Some homework between sessions. Learn more/register.

FS, Oct 23-24, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Room 1108, 21 N Park St, Register by Oct. 12, $149

ONLINE Charting paths to a new career

Feel stuck in your career? UW-Madison can help you navigate a career change—from anywhere, anytime with a computer. Learn tools for inventorying your skills and interests and get help with goalsetting, decisionmaking, and networking. Counselors available for “virtual office hours” and an individual chat session. Learn more/register.

Sept 22-Nov 2; Register by Sept 1, $149

Education workshops

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

Returning to school workshop

Thinking about going back to school, but not sure where to start? This free workshop is designed to provide you with information on educational options and resources as you plan to continue your education. Topics include degree completion, graduate and certificate programs, and support services for adult students. NOTE: New workshop dates will be posted in early May.

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. Free parking available after 4:30 pm in Lot 20 (enter from University Ave).

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