{"id":4238,"date":"2023-12-05T09:55:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/?page_id=4238"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:14:59","slug":"partners-in-experiential-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/experiential-learning\/partners-in-experiential-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Partners in Experiential Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-pb-80 uwm-u-pt-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Help 51ÁÔÆæ define what learning-by-doing looks like in our community. Our off-campus partners play an essential role in shaping the next generation of thinkers and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a local corporation, nonprofit or government entity that would like to partner with 51ÁÔÆæ to engage students in practicums, internships, service learning or other forms of experiential learning? Join us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h5 uwm-u-mb-10\">On This Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--horizontal\">\n<li><a href=\"#powerful-partnerships\">Powerful Partnerships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/become-a-partner\/\" rel=\"\">Request to Become a Partner<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-order--last\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"powerful-partnerships\">Powerful Partnerships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Partners involved with experiential learning have the power to help shape connections in the community for decades. Through meaningful work, students learn how to connect with professionals in their fields. And they&#8217;ll carry that knowledge into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local businesses, nonprofits and government entities can offer students hands-on experiences in professional environments. Here are just a few options for learning outside the classroom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/internships\/\">Internships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/community-engagement\/service-learning\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/community-engagement\/service-learning\/\">Service Learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/experiential-learning\/professional\/\">Field Experiences<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--3\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2023\/11\/partner-students-field-work-20190925_IMC_EH_0011.jpg\" alt=\"Two students doing fieldwork\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\">Students participating in hydrogeologic fieldwork<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>1,384<\/strong>businesses hosting<br>51ÁÔÆæ interns<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2023\/11\/partner-internship-hope-northwestern-mutual-20220316_EH_IMC_005.jpg\" alt=\"Student standing in front of Northwestern Mutual Sign\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are the benefits of offering experiential learning opportunities to 51ÁÔÆæ students?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Companies, nonprofits and government agencies that offer experiential learning opportunities to 51ÁÔÆæ students can create a meaningful and diverse talent pipeline into their organizations. They can have a significant impact on young talent in southeastern Wisconsin. Also, providing experiential learning through your organization or company is a pathway to deeper partnerships with institutions of higher education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How can partners recruit students to experiential learning opportunities?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>If you are interested in setting up a partnership to host interns, service-learning students or students engaged in other forms of experiential learning through 51ÁÔÆæ, please contact Laurie Marks at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lmarks@uwm.edu\">lmarks@uwm.edu<\/a>. We can meet to discuss what a partnership would look like and the best format for your organization or company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are 51ÁÔÆæ&#8217;s expectations of experiential learning off-campus partners?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ expects off-campus experiential learning partners to ensure that students have the opportunity to expand their skill set and professional networks, while also providing them a safe and nurturing environment so they&#8217;ll thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":28105,"featured_media":0,"parent":4232,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-4238","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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