Career and Educational Planning Workshops

Career workshops

Career workshops are offered for a fee and registration is required.

Exploring your interests: Using the Strong Interest Inventory

The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) gives you a way to factor your interests into educational and career decisions. It compares your interests with the interests of people happily employed in a variety of occupations. Take the SII and participate in small-group review of the results. Limited enrollment. Registration form (pdf) or 608-263-6960.

Fri, July 18, 12:30-4:30 pm, 302 Wm Middleton Bldg, 1305 Linden Dr, Enroll by July 3, $64

Tools for career planning

If you’re in or on the verge of career transition, this limited-enrollment workshop gives you a jump-start. Explore your skills, values, interests, and style preferences using the Strong Interest Inventory (SII), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and other individual/group exercises. You take the SII and MBTI beforehand and interpret the results in class. You leave with an action plan to keep your process moving. Some homework between sessions. Learn more/register.

Thurs-Fri, June 26-27, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, 259 Educational Sciences, 1025 W Johnson St, Enroll by June 17, $149

ONLINE Charting paths to a new career

Feel stuck in your career? UW-Madison can help you navigate a career change—from anywhere with a computer. Learn tools for inventorying your skills and interests, goal setting, decision making, and networking. Access course materials and interactive tools anytime; counselors available for “virtual office hours”:T, 8-8:30 pm and T, noon-12:30 pm (Central Time). You also have the opportunity for an individual chat with a career counselor. Learn more/register.

May 27-July 7, 2008, Register by May 15, 2008, $149

Education workshops

These workshops are offered free of charge; registering assures you space and materials. Registration form (pdf)

Academic success workshop

This free workshop for returning and continuing adult students focuses on managing study time, taking lecture notes, reading effectively, preparing for exams, and coping with academic stress. Free parking available after 4:30 pm in Lot 20 (enter from University Ave).

Tues, June 24, 5-8 pm, 302 Wm Middleton Bldg, 1305 Linden Dr

Building bridges: Campus resources for returning adult students

Learn about campus libraries, student financial aid, learning support, computer resources, and more. Contact 608-263-6960 for information.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:30-8 pm, 21 N Park Street

Nuts and bolts of returning to school

Thinking about going back to school for a second or advanced degree, but are not sure where to start? This workshop provides you with information on educational options available to you on Undergraduate and Graduate  and Certificate Programs; Becoming a Special or Guest Student; plus student support Services and Financial Assistance Information.

Not currently offered

Returning to school and financing your education workshop

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

Mon, July 21, 6-7 pm, South Madison Branch Library, 2222 S Park St, 608-266-6395

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.

Mon, Apr 21, 6-7 pm, Lakeview Branch Library, 2845 N Sherman Ave, 608-246-4547

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).

Tues, April 15, 6-8 pm, 302 Wm Middleton Bldg, 1305 Linden Dr

 

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