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Introducing a groundbreaking new way for working adults to earn a college degree from a University of Wisconsin System campus.

09/01/2026

Though job numbers have remained stable over the past few months, over one million workers in the U.S. were laid off in May, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many companies are also restructuring their workforce to implement more AI tools, which can prompt even the most experienced workers to build new skills out of the fear of becoming irrelevant.

If you’ve been laid off from your job recently – or you’ve been searching for new work in anticipation of job displacement – we have eight tips to help you develop new skills or reassess your current ones: https://ow.ly/1WRq50ZFhGe

08/27/2026

Alleah Travis, a graduate of the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging program through , works as a sonographer in Alaska where she provides travel ultrasound services to five remote villages. She's also developed a love for hiking and the outdoors, and will be channeling her passion for both as she climbs Cayambe and Cotopaxi in Ecuador this fall to support families affected by gynecological cancers. Learn more about her journey: https://flex.wisconsin.edu/stories-news/how-one-travel-sonographer-is-reaching-new-heights-in-her-career-and-raising-cancer-awareness/

08/20/2026

Are you a registered nurse in Wisconsin who has thought about becoming a nurse educator some day? If teaching the next generation of nurses is something you’d love to do – here’s some good news: Thanks to a new emergency rule, qualified nurses in the state can now teach college-level nursing courses. Find out more: https://ow.ly/vLE150ZB69J

08/17/2026

Are you working full-time, raising a family, or balancing a busy schedule? Asynchronous learning can give you the flexibility to complete coursework without putting your career or other life commitments on hold.

Learn how asynchronous learning works, what to expect, and whether it’s the right fit for you: https://ow.ly/zRPV50ZzUMG

08/12/2026

Join our live Info Session August 19 at 12:00 pm CDT – Learn about UW Flexible Option's Information Science & Technology program in 30 minutes. Register now! https://ow.ly/CRGT50XHvRx

08/05/2026

Join our live Info Session on 8/12 – Learn about UW Flexible Option's Substance Use Disorders Counselor certificate in 30 minutes. Register now! https://ow.ly/JtY750XHvNZ

07/29/2026

Join our live Info Session on 8/5 at 12:00 pm CDT – Learn about UW Flexible Option's Agile Project Management certificate in 30 minutes. https://ow.ly/uJOp50XHvIA

07/21/2026

Whether you’re looking for more stable work or you need a new challenge, changing careers can be an effective way to raise your earning potential while working in a field or a role that you’re passionate about. Read our five tips and see if a career change is right for you: https://flex.wisconsin.edu/stories-news/how-a-career-change-can-help-you-find-a-job-you-love/

07/15/2026

Join our live Info Session on 7/22 at 12:00 pm CST – Learn about UW Flexible Option's Diagnostic Imaging & Health Sciences program in 30 minutes. Register now! https://ow.ly/rXIV50XHvzj

06/30/2026

For many students, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UW-Parkside opens doors to promotions, new careers, or even an MBA. For Atlas, it’s been life-changing—empowering him to launch , a charity dedicated to supporting those affected by , a rare genetic disorder with no cure. Learn how Atlas put his business skills to the test to raise awareness about Morquio through a live-streamed, cross-country adventure: https://ow.ly/tPRB50ZhfzX

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