UW-Platteville Career and Professional Development Office

09/01/2026

Buzz in, level up, and get hired!

This is your chance to sharpen your career skills in a fun, interactive way. Learn valuable tips for the career fair, interviews, resumes, and networking while competing for FREE prizes.

➡️Hired! The Game Show
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
The first 30 students receive a FREE business portfolio!

09/01/2026

Hey Pioneers! Be sure to check your email for important information about this month's career & internship/co-op fair and all of the events and resources to help you prepare!

08/25/2026

Ready to play your way to your next job? Join us for Hired! The Game Show, where career prep meets game night!

Test your knowledge, learn interview tips, career fair strategies, networking skills, and other adulting essentials, while competing for awesome prizes.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
The first 30 students will receive a FREE business portfolio!

08/25/2026

We are so excited for this event! What a fun way to earn cash, career planning tips and prepare for the Career & Internship/Co-op Fair the next week! We'll see you there!

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
UW-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
University of Wisconsin-Platteville/BILSA
UW-Platteville College of Liberal Arts and Education

Ready to play your way to your next job? Join us for Hired! The Game Show, where career prep meets game night!

Test your knowledge, learn interview tips, career fair strategies, networking skills, and other adulting essentials, while competing for awesome prizes.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
The first 30 students will receive a FREE business portfolio!

08/12/2026

Exciting News!

Day 2 of the Fall 2026 Career & Internship/Co-op Fair has Sold Out!

We have 189 employers registered to come and speak with the following majors on September 23rd!

Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Construction Management • Environmental Engineering. • Environmental Science and Conservation • Mathematics

University of Wisconsin-Platteville University of Wisconsin-Platteville/BILSA UW-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science

07/22/2026

Did you know that on-campus employment is not only a convenient way to earn money, but it is also a great way to develop the skills and competencies that employers are looking for? Current and incoming pioneers can log into their Handshake account and check out all the opportunities today!

Work. Learn. Grow. Join UW-Platteville Dining Services and discover the benefits of on‑campus employment: flexible scheduling, skill development, and a welcoming team environment.
Apply now through Handshake ➡️

https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10607188

06/12/2026

Had a great time sharing our Roadmap to Success with a great group of new transfer students today at New Student Experience. We love speaking with all our new pioneers!

05/20/2026

Congratulations Pioneers on wrapping up another semester! Before you head out for hopefully a great summer break, we hope you can mark your calendar for this Fall's Career & Internship/co-op Fair!

Tuesday, September 22nd: 9-12PM
• Biology
• Business Majors
• Agriculture Majors
• Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation
• Education
• Liberal Arts Majors

Wednesday, September 23rd: 9-12PM or 3-6PM
• Chemistry
• Construction Management
• Engineering: Civil & Environmental
• Environmental Science and Conservation
• Mathematics

Thursday, September 24th: 9-12PM or 3-6PM
• Engineering: Computer, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Industrial & Systems; Mechanical; Software
• Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science
• Eng. Tech. Management (ITM)
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability/Renewable Energy Systems

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
University of Wisconsin-Platteville/BILSA
UW-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
UW-Platteville College of Liberal Arts and Education

05/15/2026

Our final Hired Before Graduation Student Spotlight for May 2026!

Tim Ryan
Hometown: Downers Grove, IL
Majors: English, Secondary Education

Employment: High School English Teacher— Lancaster School District

Involvement: Football & Baseball Coaching

Congratulations and best wishes on the start of your career, Tim!

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
UW-Platteville College of Liberal Arts and Education

05/15/2026

Before we wrap up our May 2026 Hired Before Graduation campaign this afternoon, we wanted to recognize all of our nominated graduates. We are so proud of not only our nominees but all of our graduates who will be receiving their degrees tomorrow! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!