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Things to Consider When Setting Pay for Interns

Date: February 24, 2026 By: Kevin Gray

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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

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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….

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Skill building courses

Building Trustworthy AI in Government: Responsible and Impactful Innovation

Taught by Brandie Nonnecke
This course provides a comprehensive framework for responsible AI implementation within the public sector, focusing on how government entities can…

Your People Are Not All Right: How to Read Cues and Provide Help

Taught by MIT Sloan Management Review
Mental health challenges in the workplace can affect team performance, engagement, and overall well-being. In this course, learn how to…

Responsible AI: Global Risks, Governance, and Human Oversight

Taught by United Nations University
As AI systems become widely deployed and increasingly influential, organizations and individuals face growing risks—from model failures and bias to…

Understanding AI’s Global Impact: Governance, Equity, and Responsibility

Taught by United Nations University
AI is reshaping governments, enterprises, and international institutions—yet most AI courses focus on technical implementation or individual productivity tools. This…

Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI

Taught by Laysha Ward
Are you prepared to help your team navigate the complexities of AI? In this course, join author and C-suite leader…

Disrupting Yourself

Taught by Whitney Johnson
In this course, Whitney Johnson—the CEO and co-founder of Disruption Advisors—explores the art of self-disruption to drive personal and career…

Managing Up with Emotional Intelligence

Taught by Melody Wilding
As AI handles more technical tasks, your ability to influence and persuade those above you sets you apart and future-proofs…

Managing AI Risks: 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid at Work

Taught by Soribel Feliz
Description What is this course about? Learn eight of the most costly AI mistakes professionals make—as well as strategies for…

Silence and Emotional Intelligence: The Power of Pausing

Taught by Madecraft
Silence can feel uncomfortable, but it holds powerful insights. In this course, Dr. Marcie Beigel reveals how to use silence…

Using GenAI to Enhance Your Emotional Intelligence as a Leader

Taught by Cree Scott
In this course, learn how you can integrate the analytical power of AI with the key pillars of emotional intelligence…

Emotional Intelligence Skills to Power Your Work Performance

Taught by Nidhi Tewari
In this course, explore and develop key emotional intelligence skills to build connection, reduce friction, and stand out as key…

Emotional Intelligence Basics

Taught by Madecraft
Emotions play a consistent and important role in every step of your career journey. The ways you perceive, interpret, use,…

ChatGPT and Power BI

Taught by Aaron Parry
AI is changing the world around us, and completely revolutionizing the way we work. Data professionals now have access to…

Selling Into Industries: Government

Taught by Deanna Grady
Governments are among the largest buyers in the world—projected to spend over $4 trillion in the US alone. If you’re…

Creating and Giving Business Presentations

Taught by Spencer Waldron
In this course, expert Spencer Waldron shows you the secret to creating unforgettable business presentations. Spencer guides you through everything…

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Taught by Christopher D. Connors
In the modern workplace, emotional intelligence drives successful leadership. In this course, leadership speaker, bestselling author, and executive coach Christopher…

Using Questions to Foster Critical Thinking and Curiosity

Taught by Joshua Miller
With AI automating routine tasks, uniquely human skills like critical thinking and curiosity are more essential than ever for career…

Building Net Positive Companies: Driving Sustainability in Your Business

Taught by Andrew Winston
The world is facing unprecedented challenges. Runaway climate change and rampant inequality are causing rifts in society and costing a…

Developing Emotional Intelligence to Further Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Taught by Farah Harris
When faced with challenging situations that involve diverse perspectives, equity challenges, and the need for inclusion dynamics and equity, we…

Developing Your Emotional Intelligence

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Emotional intelligence can help you build strong relationships at work and respond to change effectively. Psychologist and author Dr. Gemma…
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LinkedIn Learning

Building Trustworthy AI in Government: Responsible and Impactful Innovation

Taught by Brandie Nonnecke
This course provides a comprehensive framework for responsible AI implementation within the public sector, focusing on how government entities can…

Your People Are Not All Right: How to Read Cues and Provide Help

Taught by MIT Sloan Management Review
Mental health challenges in the workplace can affect team performance, engagement, and overall well-being. In this course, learn how to…

Responsible AI: Global Risks, Governance, and Human Oversight

Taught by United Nations University
As AI systems become widely deployed and increasingly influential, organizations and individuals face growing risks—from model failures and bias to…

Understanding AI’s Global Impact: Governance, Equity, and Responsibility

Taught by United Nations University
AI is reshaping governments, enterprises, and international institutions—yet most AI courses focus on technical implementation or individual productivity tools. This…

Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI

Taught by Laysha Ward
Are you prepared to help your team navigate the complexities of AI? In this course, join author and C-suite leader…

Disrupting Yourself

Taught by Whitney Johnson
In this course, Whitney Johnson—the CEO and co-founder of Disruption Advisors—explores the art of self-disruption to drive personal and career…

Managing Up with Emotional Intelligence

Taught by Melody Wilding
As AI handles more technical tasks, your ability to influence and persuade those above you sets you apart and future-proofs…

Managing AI Risks: 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid at Work

Taught by Soribel Feliz
Description What is this course about? Learn eight of the most costly AI mistakes professionals make—as well as strategies for…

Silence and Emotional Intelligence: The Power of Pausing

Taught by Madecraft
Silence can feel uncomfortable, but it holds powerful insights. In this course, Dr. Marcie Beigel reveals how to use silence…

Using GenAI to Enhance Your Emotional Intelligence as a Leader

Taught by Cree Scott
In this course, learn how you can integrate the analytical power of AI with the key pillars of emotional intelligence…

Emotional Intelligence Skills to Power Your Work Performance

Taught by Nidhi Tewari
In this course, explore and develop key emotional intelligence skills to build connection, reduce friction, and stand out as key…

Emotional Intelligence Basics

Taught by Madecraft
Emotions play a consistent and important role in every step of your career journey. The ways you perceive, interpret, use,…

ChatGPT and Power BI

Taught by Aaron Parry
AI is changing the world around us, and completely revolutionizing the way we work. Data professionals now have access to…

Selling Into Industries: Government

Taught by Deanna Grady
Governments are among the largest buyers in the world—projected to spend over $4 trillion in the US alone. If you’re…

Creating and Giving Business Presentations

Taught by Spencer Waldron
In this course, expert Spencer Waldron shows you the secret to creating unforgettable business presentations. Spencer guides you through everything…

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Taught by Christopher D. Connors
In the modern workplace, emotional intelligence drives successful leadership. In this course, leadership speaker, bestselling author, and executive coach Christopher…

Using Questions to Foster Critical Thinking and Curiosity

Taught by Joshua Miller
With AI automating routine tasks, uniquely human skills like critical thinking and curiosity are more essential than ever for career…

Building Net Positive Companies: Driving Sustainability in Your Business

Taught by Andrew Winston
The world is facing unprecedented challenges. Runaway climate change and rampant inequality are causing rifts in society and costing a…

Developing Emotional Intelligence to Further Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Taught by Farah Harris
When faced with challenging situations that involve diverse perspectives, equity challenges, and the need for inclusion dynamics and equity, we…

Developing Your Emotional Intelligence

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Emotional intelligence can help you build strong relationships at work and respond to change effectively. Psychologist and author Dr. Gemma…
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Phone
608-262-3908
Email
careerdev@lafollette.wisc.edu
Address

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

Career service hours

Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)

To make an appointment with me, just email your preferred dates/times - and whether you prefer in-person (W-F) or virtual (M-F) - and I will respond with a calendar hold.