{"id":8464,"date":"2025-05-12T13:41:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/?page_id=8464"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:17:04","slug":"exploration-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/exploration-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploration Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Exploration Community<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">The Exploration Community is for students who are unsure of their major or career direction. Through resources, experiences, and conversations, SET can help you discover career options that connect to your interests, values, and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--40 uwm-l-grid-column--40 uwm-l-grid--3 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.pathwayu.com\/\" rel=\"\">Take a Career Assessment<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/exploration-community\/exploration-community-appointments\/\" rel=\"\">Meet with a Career Exploration Expert<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/career-community-interest\/\" rel=\"\">Sign Up for a Career Community<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">Career Communities<\/div><ul>\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/stem-and-architecture-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>STEM and Architecture<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/public-impact-government-and-education-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Public Impact, Government and Education<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/film-and-arts-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Film and Arts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/business-communications-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Business and Communications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/health-medicine-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Health, Medicine and Wellness<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/exploration-community\/\" class=\"current\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Exploration<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"self-reflection\">Take a Career Assessment and Reflect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--2\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--color-head font-weight: bold;\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.pathwayu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PathwayU Career Assessment<strong> \u27a4<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">PathwayU can connect your interests, values, and personality to potential majors and careers. Log in using 51ÁÔÆæ credentials.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--color-head\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/exploration-community\/exploration-community-appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Meet with a Career Exploration Expert <strong>\u27a4<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Completing an assessment is only the first step. The real power is when you reflect on your results with a career exploration expert who can help you navigate next steps.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"explore-experiment\">Explore and Experiment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">Use the activities below to discover new opportunities that help lead you into finding your dream career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Explore Majors<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Identify and learn about 51ÁÔÆæ programs that fit your interests.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academics\/programs\/?_program_type=major%2Cminor\">Explore 51ÁÔÆæ Majors<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Get an On-Campus Job<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Develop your skills, gain experience, and strengthen your resume.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/on-campus-employment\/\">Search Jobs<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Volunteer in your Community<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Serve locally while gaining meaningful experience and developing interpersonal skills.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/community-engagement\/volunteer\/#h-start-volunteering\">Start Volunteering <\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Take a Service-Learning Course<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Apply classroom learning to real-world contexts by engaging in the community.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/community-engagement\/engage-through-service-learning\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Join a Career Community<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Connect with peers and professionals in your field of interest through events, panels, and mentoring.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/career-communities\/\">Join a Career Community<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Conduct an Informational Interview<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Gain insight by speaking with professionals in the careers that you are interested in.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/informational-interviewing\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Attend a Career Fair<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Explore career paths and opportunities through conversations with employers.\u00a0<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/career-fairs\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Find an Internship<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Clarify your interests and goals, strengthen your skills, and build your network through a\u00a0real-world experience.\u00a0 <\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/internships\/#h-uwm-internship-programs\">Find an Internship<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--narrow uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-meet-your-career-exploration-expert\">Meet Your Career Exploration Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/people\/lessac-lauren\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2023\/01\/Photo_LaurenLessac_Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Lauren Lessac\" 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