Lifelong Learner column
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Do you need a degree? Consider other educational options
Read about a variety of beneficial educational options outside of getting a degree, by our student services coordinator Ace Hilliard.
Try this self-audit before returning to college
Before you jump back into a degree or training program, help set yourself up for success by conducting this three-part education audit.
Overcoming barriers of going back to school
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!
Students make progress, stay connected in online continuing education classes
Online classes helped two students meet their personal and professional development goals.
Help for adult students returning to college
Our new column, published monthly in the Wisconsin State Journal, shares opportunities, resources and tips for returning adult students.
9 online classes to help you keep on learning in 2021
UW–Madison Continuing Education classes can help you keep on learning online from the safety of home.
Making the decision to apply for a job, pandemic edition
A UW–Madison career counselor offers time-tested and new tips for applying for a job during COVID.
Making the most of a bridge job in your professional journey
A career counselor explains the reasons to consider a bridge job and how you know when it’s time to move on.
Responding to workplace safety issues during the pandemic
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…
Student’s remarkable journey to starting his undergraduate degree at age 28, living his dream
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.
How to talk to your boss about coping during COVID
A career counselor explains how to navigate difficult work situations during the pandemic by sharing needs and concerns with your boss.
Use this challenging time to reflect on career goals
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…
How to nurture your network during a pandemic
A UW–Madison career counselor shares four strategies for connecting with your network in unprecedented times.
Find ways to create opportunities during pandemic
Seven tips for creating career opportunities during challenging times.
Resources for dealing with fear and isolation in a time of job uncertainty
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…
Career stalled? What to do next
A career counselor explains how to find new motivation in your work and keep your career moving forward.
Expert answers questions on workplace diversity and inclusion
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…
Is moving into management right for you?
A career counselor explores motivations for a move into management and if it’s right for you.
Discussing accommodations or other needs with your employer
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.…
How to recover from a job interview blunder
A career counselor explains common interview blunders and how to fix them.
Arthur Ashe: exemplar of advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity
A competitor and a peacemaker, Ashe improved nearly every person and institution fortunate enough to be part of his journey.
How to get experience in your field if you can’t get hired
Seven tips for getting the experience you need for the job you want
In Business magazine names professional coaching graduate Anne Norman to ’40 Under 40′ list
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.
Tips for a successful informational interview
A career and education counselor tells job seekers how to best reach out.