Lifelong Learner column

In his village of Koumea in Togo, Africa, 8-year-old Hezouwe Walada watched nearly half of his community—including three of his young cousins—die of malaria in early 2000. He decided then and there he wanted to become a doctor. After 20 years, nearly 6,000 miles and a host of trials and tribulations, Walada started at the University of Wisconsin–Madison through the Odyssey Project.

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.

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.

A competitor and a peacemaker, Ashe improved nearly every person and institution fortunate enough to be part of his journey.

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

Norman, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at UW Credit Union, manages by connecting deeply with individuals and offering new perspectives to solve problems.

A career and education counselor tells job seekers how to best reach out.

Three-quarters of Odyssey Project graduates take more college courses after completing the program’s credit-bearing humanities class.

UW-Madison’s outstanding adult students were honored with scholarships and awards at a ceremony on April 23, 2019. Their stories of resilience and determination are the embodiment of the Wisconsin Idea.

Be your own boss with five freelancing tips from a career counselor.

In Wisconsin, ex-offenders recently out of prison have many resources to begin their job search and should be optimistic about their options.

Two UW–Madison programs—the Odyssey Project and Badger Ready—have helped a local dad discover his potential and resume his journey to a bachelor’s degree.

Strategies for reinventing higher education in a time of longer lifespans.

If you’re applying for jobs in publishing, public relations, web design, or another creative field, be prepared to share an online portfolio.

As director of development and community partnerships for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Odyssey Project, Johnson leads fundraising efforts for a program that has helped more than 500 disadvantaged individuals make strides toward their educational goals.

The outcome of a session will be proportional to the amount of effort you invest.