Today's graduates need to have a competitive academic degree and possess the flexibility, knowledge, and skills to adapt and succeed in a rapidly changing work force. Innovative degree programs, which combine a broad-based education with specialized study and practical training ensure a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates a competitive edge.
CAREER SERVICES - LINKING STUDENTS TO REAL WORLD EXPERIENCES
Every degree program at UW-Eau Claire is designed to prepare students for success in the field of their choice. This preperation includes specific hands-on training plus opportunities to enhance students' ability to solve problems, communicate new ideas and analyze data - skills that are critical in today's workplaces.
Career Services provides students the skills to learn strategies ranging from self-assessment and career exploration to the preperation and implementation of their job search. In addition, Career Services encourages and assists students in acquiring internship experiences, which enhance their professional and career development. Career Services also acts as a liaison between students and the professional community, including business and industry, service organizations, school systems and social and government agencies.
THE 2006 - 2007 EMPLOYMENT SURVEY
Ninety-nine percent of UW-Eau Claire students who seek employment after graduation find a job or continue their education. That's because the university not only teaches skills needed to succeed in a chosen field, but also helps to develop skills to enhance their professional development.
Since 1916, UW-Eau Claire has prepared students of all ages to build successful and rewarding careers. Today, the university's commitment to career-oriented education is backed up by thousands of UW-Eau-Claire graduates who are growing individually and professionally as a result of their experiences at UW-Eau Claire.
The following highlights of this year's employment survey are based on a 66% response rate (1,255 of 1,894 students):
- 99% of the respondents reported they were employed or continuing their education
- 85% of the respondents reported they were employed full or part-time.
- 13% of the respondents reported they were continuing their education.
- 1% of the respondents reported they were seeking employment.
- 97.1% of College of Arts & Sciences graduates reported they were employed or continuing their education.
- 99.7% of College of Business graduates reported they were employed or continuing their education.
- 99.1% of College of Education and Human Sciences graduates reported they were employed or continuing their education.
- 100% of College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates reported they were employed or continuing their education.
In 2006-2007:
- 5910 UW-Eau Claire students participated in Career Discovery Center activities.
- 914 employers posted internship positions on Blugold Career Link.
- 1315 employers posted full-time positions on Blugold Career Link.
- 953 on-campus interviews were conducted.
A NOTE ABOUT THE USE OF STATISTICAL DATA
Although employment survey data is often used to make career decisions, the employability of today's college graduate is also influenced by economic conditions and the personal traits and characteristics of the job seeker. Decisions about career choices should be made by the assessment of each candidate's interests, aptitudes, values and levels of performance. Caution should be used in any interpretation or application of the included statistics. If you are using this report to make career decisions, please consult with the staff in Career Services.
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