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Welcome to our new career hub!

On these pages you will find resources and advice to help you transform the knowledge and skills gained through a rigorous program of professional policy education into success in a competitive employment market. We guide students through four key phases of career development; each designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence:

  • 🌎Explore –Consider potential policy career fields, research the required education, skills, and experiences, and speak with professionals in the field
  • 🏃‍♀️Prepare –Actively identify relevant experiences (like internships or volunteer work) you want to pursue, update your resume, practice interviewing, and learn how to search for opportunities
  • 💼Experience –Engage in experiential learning opportunities such as internships, jobs, or volunteer work to gain relevant skills and practical experience in policy work
  • 🗣️Connect –Reflect on and articulate how your skills, accomplishments, and experiences align with your post-graduation plans and leverage your network to secure opportunities

Featured articles

Welcome to the La Follette School Career Hub!

We are excited to announce the launch of the La Follette School’s new Virtual Career Hub! We’ve built a new platform for students to explore career opportunities and effortlessly access career resources. 

Through the virtual career center you will be able …

By Marie Koko
Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School

Learn all about the future home of the La Follette School

By Marie Koko
Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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A January filled with career possibilities

This winter break, La Follette hosted its first Career Possibilities Week, which included eight online sessions on different career topics. Later in January, more than two dozen students toured the Minneapolis–St. Paul area to visit employers. Read more….

By Marie Koko
Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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Contact & location

Phone
608-262-3908
Address

Sterling Hall, room 2406
475 N Charter Street
Madison, WI 53706

Career service hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Wednesday 9:15 am - 4:45 pm (On Campus)
Thursday 9:15 am - 4:45 pm (On Campus)
Friday 9:15 am - 4:45 pm (On Campus)

To make an appointment with me, just email your preferred dates/times and I will respond with a calendar hold.