Adult Career and Special Student Services

Tips for job seekers on balancing issues of personal health and safety with employer expectations for remote or in-person work.

Each spring, UW–Madison Adult Career and Special Student Services recognizes the determination and leadership of returning adult undergraduate students with scholarships and awards, including the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award.

Read about a variety of beneficial educational options outside of getting a degree, by our student services coordinator Ace Hilliard.

Before you jump back into a degree or training program, help set yourself up for success by conducting this three-part education audit.

Our student services coordinator Anne Niendorf shared her journey to getting a college degree, along with tips on being a returning adult student, with the Wisconsin State Journal. Get inspired by her story!

Our new column, published monthly in the Wisconsin State Journal, shares opportunities, resources and tips for returning adult students.

Our UW-Madison career counselor offers tips on making a fresh start to find a job, change careers or set new goals in 2021.

Kristy Jorgensen and Alex Hentzen are among 9,805 students 25 years old and older who were enrolled spring 2019 through 2020 at UW-Madison. Read about their challenges and triumphs.

A UW–Madison career counselor offers time-tested and new tips for applying for a job during COVID.

A career counselor explains the reasons to consider a bridge job and how you know when it’s time to move on.

Many people around the country are nearing six months of working from home. Of course, while essential workers never left “the office,” other employees have…

A career counselor explains how to navigate difficult work situations during the pandemic by sharing needs and concerns with your boss.

I recently met with a client who was considering a career change in response to some health concerns. She had already taken a few steps…

A UW–Madison career counselor shares four strategies for connecting with your network in unprecedented times.

Seven tips for creating career opportunities during challenging times.

Lifelong learning runs in Talesa Allen’s family. When her dad was 67, he went back to Madison College for a technical program. At the same…

There’s no sugarcoating it: Navigating a pandemic is hard, but when you throw a precarious economy and potential job loss into the mix, it can…

A career counselor explains how to find new motivation in your work and keep your career moving forward.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, it’s better for the bottom line. But many still struggle with…

A career counselor explores motivations for a move into management and if it’s right for you.

Two years ago, I found myself in a medical crisis. A car accident resulted in multiple, ongoing symptoms that made doing my job incredibly difficult.…

A career counselor explains common interview blunders and how to fix them.

International students come to UW–Madison for its high ranking academics, influential research and faculty, beautiful lakeside setting, and welcoming atmosphere.

Seven tips for getting the experience you need for the job you want