Career center hosts spring workshops

Students can learn how to make effective career decisions and develop powerful interview answers and communication strategies by signing up for the “Major and Career Choice” and “Improving Your Interviewing IQ” workshops, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Career Development Center.

The “Major and Career Choice” workshop will be held on March 4, April 8 and April 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Union, Room 240.

Complete an online reservation form through the Career Development Center Web site (Click the “online application form” link).

The “Improving Your Interviewing IQ” workshop will be held March 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Union, Room 280; April 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Union, Room 240; and May 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Union, Room 340. To make reservations, call 229-4486.

UWM to open community satellite recruiting office

UWM opened its first community-based satellite recruiting office at the Private Industry Council on Feb. 21.

The office will provide information on educational opportunities and resources available to prospective students.

Services available at the office:

• General and specific information about UWM and its programs for high school juniors and seniors, potential transfer students and adults.
• Support for students who have already been admitted and are in the process of enrolling.
• General information on college and its role in career preparation for high school and upper middle school students.
• Assistance to students and families in understanding the value of higher education.
• Acting as a base for educational programs and partnerships with community and educational organizations in the area.

The office will be staffed from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with some alternate hours available by appointment. The office is located at 2338 N. 27th St.

Milwaukee named sixth city to revive urban economies by White House

Mayor Tom Barrett announced Milwaukee’s designation to join the Urban Entrepreneur Partnership earlier this month.

The project, launched by President George W. Bush two years ago, coaches and mentors minority entrepreneurs and acts as a coordination agency to synchronize the work of existing economic resources in each city.

The other five cities that have piloted Urban Entrepreneur Partnership centers are Atlanta; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Kansas City, Mo. Milwaukee’s center opens in April and will be housed in the Urban League’s new headquarters on North Avenue.

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