{"id":151309,"date":"2025-12-15T10:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?post_type=uwmnewsgallery&p=151309"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:09:52","slug":"uwm-students-kick-off-careers-before-graduation","status":"publish","type":"uwmnewsgallery","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/gallery\/uwm-students-kick-off-careers-before-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"51ÁÔÆæ students kick off careers before graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"

51ÁÔÆæ students aren’t waiting to don their caps and gowns to get their careers off the ground. With full-time job offers already secured, these soon-to-be graduates are making a difference across Wisconsin, the nation and even the globe.<\/p>\n

Their success is fueled by real-world internships, networking at campus career events and mentorship from faculty with strong connections and industry experience.<\/p>\n

Students who are ready to take the next step and launch their own career should visit the Center for Student Experience and Talent<\/a> to discover resources for internships, career planning and more. Also, consider joining Panthers Connect<\/a>, 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s exclusive mentoring and networking community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

51ÁÔÆæ students aren’t waiting to don their caps and gowns to get their careers off the ground. With full-time job offers already secured, these soon-to-be graduates are making a difference across Wisconsin, the nation and even the globe. 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