Employer Recruitment Guide

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Director’s Welcome UW-Stout at a Glance

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Welcome to Career Services at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University. Career Ser vices has a long histor y of working collaboratively with organizations that value the academic and applied learning focus our university is built upon. We continue to stay committed to utilizing current and best practices throughout our programming effor ts, recruitment and networking events, and cross campus collaborations to ensure our students are career ready. Throughout this Recruitment Guide, you will see the impacts our office has made both state-wide and nationally, the future oppor tunities your organization has to connect with our talented students, and the necessar y information to help your company have a value-added, successful recruitment relationship with UW-Stout.

First Destination Survey About Career Services Recruitment Process/Employer Relations Team Handshake Recruit - Career Conference/ On-Campus Interviews Recruit - Career Services Partnership Program Engage - Signature Programs Calender of Events Elevate - CSPP/ Program Advisory Committees Employer Recognition Recruiting & Hiring International Students Student Organizations List Academic Programs

I encourage you to connect with our Employer Relations Team regarding any information shared in our guide.

Thank you and we look forward to working with you.

Br yan Bar ts

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2020-2021

First Destination Report

74% found their jobs prior to or within a month of graduation

98.4%

THE POLYTECHNIC BLEND

employed or continuing education

UW-STOUT AT A GLANCE

LIBERAL ARTS

APPLIED LEARNING

52k Overall average salary

INCORPORATES TOOLS TO EVALUATE, CREATE, AND SHAPE HUMAN COMPREHENSION

DEVELOPS CRITICAL THINKING, COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING,

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COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

EMPHASIZES “REAL WORLD” AND “HANDS-ON” LEARNING EXPERIENCES

INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES

Top Employers MENARDS PHILLIPS-MEDISIZE TARGET MAYO CLINIC KWIK TRIP

1,030 Enrollments in the Co-op & internship program Average wage during co-ops $17.73

1,324

18:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO

STUDENT ENROLLMENT OVER 7,690

50 Fortune 500 companies hired Stout Grads

MORE LABS THAN CLASSROOMS 3x

GRADUATE

86%

14%

UNDERGRADUATE

TOP 5 STATES FOR GRADUATES

STUDENT RESIDENCY

degrees awarded

65% WISCONSIN

56%

MINNESOTA

WISCONSIN

Top Majors for Continuing Education • Rehabilitation Services • Molecular Biology & Applied Biochemistry • Health Wellness & Fitness • Human Development & Family Studies

WASHINGTON

• Dietetics • Psychology • Applied Science

of graduates are employed in Wisconsin

33% OUT-OF-STATE

ILLINOIS

2% INTERNATIONAL

TEXAS

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ABOUT CAREER SERVICES

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Our mission is to educate, engage, and empower students and alumni in navigating career and professional development through employer and faculty/staff partnerships. Our vision is to continue to be a leader in: Providing centralized career resources, services, and technologies Integrating applied and experiential learning Providing data to support informed career decisions Implementing high impact practices to address changing career needs for all stakeholders Building and nurturing strategic relationships to enhance opportunities for students Ultimately ensuring students successful transition from college to career Values Inclusion & Diversity: We affirm and possess a commitment to inclusive excellence by serving as a comprehensive career resource for all stakeholders. We welcome and embrace the strengths individuals offer as a result of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/sex, marital status, disability, US veteran status, and socio-economic status. Collaborative and Community Partnerships: We affirm and possess a commitment to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with university partners, employers, faculty & academic departments, and student organizations to enhance and increase applied learning and professional employment opportunities for students. Technology: We affirm and possess a commitment to utilize current technology across our operations, services, and resources to support student career and professional development, ultimately connecting students and employers. Professional & Ethical Practices: We affirm and possess a commitment to adhere and promote the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Ethical Professional Practice to guide and serve our employers, students, and faculty. Applied Learning: We affirm and possess a commitment to student’s career readiness and professional development through the Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP). Our CEIP program is a high impact practice that serves as a catalyst for students to gain career-related experiences. Customer Service: We affirm and possess a commitment to excellent customer service, expressed through knowledge, expertise, and accountability to our stakeholders.

CONNECT WITH THE EMPLOYER RELATIONS TEAM

Stef Jax, Recruitment Coordinator | jaxs@stout.edu | 715-232-1603

Kellie Horzewski, Employer Relations Manager | horzewskik@uwstout.edu | 715-232-2178

2.) RECRUIT Post positions, request events, request an on-campus interview on Handshake. On-campus positions, professional full-time positions, co-op/internships and local (WI & MN) part-time jobs for students while enrolled in school. Participate in UW-Stout's Cooperative Education & Internship Program

1.) CONNECT Handshake is the UW-Stout's Career management system and it's your online connection to Stout students and alumni.

3.) ENGAGE Review our comprehensive list of career fairs, events, and other engagement opportunities. Connect with students and faculty to build your presence at UW-Stout. • Career Fairs • On-Campus interviews • Student Organizations • Art & Design Week • Winter Job Shadow Program • and other engagement opportunities

4.) ELEVATE Join the Career Services Partnership Program. This program provides a range of benefits to help your organization shine on campus. Giving towards career development through the Stout University Foundation is also an option.

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HANDSHAKE

CAREER CONFERENCE/ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS UW-Stout’s Career Conference recruitment events happen in both the fall and spring semesters. Employers are encouraged to attend and recruit for internships, co-ops, and full-time professional positions. This years Career Conference will take place September 26th - 29th in the Memorial Student Center. The Virtual All Majors Fair will take place on November 8th on the Handshake platform.

Handshake is a one-stop shop to find, recruit, and hire UW-Stout talent. Utilize this platform to post positions, events and engage with students and alumni. 1. Getting Started with Handshake Follow the link below to go to our employer access page https://app.joinhandshake.com/ login 2. Create a Handshake User Account 3. Create a Handshake Company Profile https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011431228-Getting-Started With-Handshake-Employers 4. Connect with the University of Wisconsin-Stout 5. Log in and Post a Job, Request an Event, or Request On-Campus Interview Schedule 6. Add Handshake (handshake@notifications.joinhandshake.com and handshake@m.joinhandshake.com) to your address

CAREER CONFERENCE WEEK SCHEDULE

Tuesday Manufactoring: Engineering, Packaging, & Printing

Wednesday Construction

Thursday Management: Business, Hospitality, & Humanities

Monday Computing: Data Software & Security

On-Campus Interviews Interviewing on-campus is a great way to connect with students and fulfill your recruitment needs, If you are interested in participating in on-campus interviews, and attending the career conference, simply add the next day interview option to your conference registration. Not able to attend Career Conference? Request your on-campus interviews in Handshake. • Space is limited • No cost to employers to participate • Interviewing hours 8:30am - 4:00pm Questions - contact Stef Jax, Recruitment Coordinator or at jaxs@uwstout.edu or 715-232-1603

UW-Stout Career Services reserves the right to determine employer accounts or job postings unsuitable for students/alumni.

Employer recruiting guidelines can be found on our website.

Save the date for Spring 2023: February 27th - March 2nd

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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

OTHER WAYS TO ENGAGE

Art & Design Week Share your Experience, review portfolios, and network with faculty and undergraduate students in our six Art & Design Majors for this NACE/Chevron award winning event . Occurs each spring semester

BENEFITS OF HOSTING A STUDENT: • Trained, motivated workers • Students with special skills for projects • Qualified students to meet needs for increased business or seasonal demands • Improved access to special populations • Develop a pool of qualified candidates building a pipeline to potential professional employees • Decreased cost of recruitment and training • Improved employee retention • Exposure to a talented pool of students who are eager and ready to learn while bringing, enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, energy, and value into the company RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CO-OP AND INTERNSHIP SITE SUPERVISOR: • Provide a supervised work experience • Provide a position description • Select student through your own hiring process • Supervise and evaluate on-site performance of student

Cooperative Education and Internship Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout integrates career-related work experience with academic coursework. Our program is centrally coordinated through the Career Services office in cooperation with the academic departments of the university. The Co-op and Internship program supports UW-Stout’s polytechnic designation by providing students the opportunity to experience an active and applied focus on learning their professional field. The success of the Co op and Internship program is based on a framework of collaborative partnerships between employers, students, and the university.

Winter Job Shadow Program Employers get the chance to share knowledge with students about thier company, position, and the industry. Each experience is scheduled at the discretion of the employer over Winter Break. Program Advisory Committees All academic programs (undergraduate and graduate) have dedicated advisory committees. The primary functions of these committees are to advise and assist on multiple matters related to curriculum,students, industry trends and more. Committees meet once each semester or more frequently as needed. More information can be found on the website.

6 Tips to Attract Top Talents

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Recruit early (6-12 months in advance). Present in classrooms to build your brand on campus. Connect with student organizations. Develop strong position descriptions (exposure to leadership, responsibility, projects, and networking). Support students in locating housing/relocating. Offer competitive wages

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.uwstout. edu/academics/ career-services/ cooperative-education and-internship-program/ employer-co-op-and internship-information

UW-STOUT CO-OP & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CO-OP COURSE (SUBJ-X49) FIELD EXPERIENCE COURSE (SUBJ-X98 OR SUBJ-X97)

Faculty Connections The Career Services Employer Relations team can help you build relationships with UW-Stout program directors and faculty. If you are interested in a particular program, we are happy to provide you with contact information. We cannot guarantee classroom presentations. This is at the discretion of the faculty member.

Student Organizations UW-Stout has 150+ student organizations. Many organizations welcome employers to present at their meetings or event. This is a great way to connect with a target group of students who are interested in your organization/ industry. See a full list of UW Stout student organizations on page 15.

Work experience is at least 8 weeks and students enroll in Fall, Spring, and/or Summer terms

Students do major related work within the guidelines of their Academic Program

Courses are for academic credit

Students work in positions located on-campus, off campus, in-state, out of state, and internationally

Paid (W2 only)

Unpaid & Paid (i.e,W-2,10-99,Stipend)

32 hrs per week / 320+ hrs per term

Weekly hrs vary / 80+ hrs per term

Student status determined by enrolled credits

Full-time student status awarded

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CAREER SERVICES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Being a UW-Stout Career Services partner provides you the benefit of closely collaborating with Career Services to identify your strategic focus for your recruitment at Stout and to build deep connections on campus. For more information and next steps, contact Kellie Horzewski at horzewskik@uwstout.edu or 715-232-2178 or visit https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/career-services/employer-resources/career-services-partnership-program

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Career Services Partnership Program

Annual Term (July 1 - June 30) Deadline for partnership: September 1, 2022

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

Platinum 6000

Gold 3000

Silver 1500

Career Conference

Fall Career Conference Week Registration Opens July 1st Day of Classes September 7th Fall Career Conference Prep Sessions for Students September 19th - 23th Fall Career Conference Week September 26th - 29th Virtual Career Conference November 8th Fall Break November 23rd - 25th Last Day of Classes December 13th

Spring Career Conference Week Registration Opens January Winter Job Shadow Program January Spring Career Conference Prep Sessions for Students February 20th - 24th Spring Career Conference Week February 27th - March 2nd Spring Break

Complimentary booths during Career Conference (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Two Booth

One Booth One Booth

Featured booth placement during Career Conference

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1 room per semester

Reserved on Campus interview individual space/room

Branding & Strategic Connections

Logo showcase on Career Services Partnership Wall

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Logo on UW-Stout Career Services’ homepage

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Partnership recognition at Annual Employer Recognition Event

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Partnership recognition in Employment Guide

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Discounted Advertising rate in Employment Guide

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Membership of Career Services Advisory Committee

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March 27th - 31st Art & Design Week March 28th - April 1st Last Day of Classes May 3rd

Recruitment Data Analytics Review

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4/yr

1/yr

Targeted Handshake e-mail messages to UW-Stout students

Priority invitation to collaborate with Career Service’s initiatives

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Social Media Instagram Take Over event

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Polytechnic campus tour of industry related labs

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2022-23 Career Services Partnership Program employers EMPLOYER RECOGNITION

RECRUITING & HIRING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Platinum Partners

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Obtaining permission for international students to work in the U.S. is not as difficult as many employers think! Most international students are in the U.S. on non-immigrant student visas (F-1 and J-1) and are eligible to accept employment under certain conditions. Fortunately, there is little paperwork and no expense for an employer who hires F-1 or J-1 students. All paperwork is handled by the students, the University, and in some circumstances, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Gold Partners

F-1 CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING Degree seeking students are authorized by the University's Office of International Education and Career Services and allows students to engage in paid or unpaid internships (cooperative education or field experience). The approval process must be completed prior to engaging in employment and is typically completed within 3 to 5 days of submission. F-1 PRACTICAL TRAINING Degree-seeking F-1 students who desire Optional Practical Training (OPT) must be authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) based on a recommendation from the University’s Office of International Education. Students are eligible for 12 months of OPT employment, directly related to their field of study and commensurate for each degree level. Most engage in post-completion OPT, allowing students to remain in the U.S.in valid F-1 status while engaging in post-graduation employment. Students who obtain degrees in certain Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields may be eligible for a 24-month extension of OPT, totaling 36 months of post completion employment. On average, it takes the USCIS 3 to 5 months to process an OPT request. We strongly encourage graduating students to apply for authorization three months prior to completing their degree programs.

Silver Partners

Annual Employer Recognition Event Career Services hosts an annual Employer Recognition event as an opportunity to share of ce and campus wide updates, and receive insight from students and employers regarding recruitment at Stout. We also recognize our Career Services Partnership Program employers, top hiring employers, and award our Employer of the Year.

CONTACT UW-STOUT’S OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION If you have interest in employing an international student on our J-1 visa program or are unsure about a student’s unique circumstances/eligibility to accept employment, we are here to assist. The Office of International Education can be reached by phone at 715-232-2132 or via email at globaled@uwstout.edu

2023 event date coming soon!

Employer of the Year This award honors an employer who has gone above and beyond to collaborate with UW-Stout and Career Services in their commitment to students through engagement, recruitment, and hiring for co-op/internships, and full-time professional roles over the last year.

2022 UW-Stout Career Services Employer of the Year: Fastenal

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

ART, DESIGN & GRAPHICS AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) Fine Arts Association Graphic Communication Education Association Student Chapter Industrial Designers Society of America International Game Developers Association Print Club Stout Typographical Society Student Interior Design Organization Tea Time Animation Club BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT American Marketing Association APICS (Association for Operations Management) Club Managers Association of America Council of Supply Chain Management for Professionals Financial Wellness Club Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association Int’l Institute of Real Estate Management Packaging Association Professional Convention Management Association Society for Human Resource Management Stout Retail Association Student Construction Association EDUCATION Aspiring Educators of Wisconsin Marketing and Business Education Association Men in Education National Art Education Association Stout Association for the Education of Young Children Student Council for Exceptional Children Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Assoc. HONORS GROUPS Academic Honor Society

Psychology Club Rehabilitation Club School Counseling Organization Stout Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Stout Council on Family Relations Stout Student Affiliates in School Psychology Stout Student Dietetic Association INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS Applied Math & Computer Science Club (AMCS) AMCS Women’s Club Assocation of Information Technology Professionals Information Security Professionals Innovative Digital Marketing Association Women in Information Technology & Security SCIENCE & ENGINEERING American Fisheries Society American Foundry Society American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology American Society of Mechanical Engineers Engineers Without Borders Food Science Club Highflyers Club, Blue Devil Robotics Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers National Environmental Health Association Pre-Health Society Society of Automotive Engineers - BAJA Chapter Society of Manufacturing Engineers

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS B.S. Cybersecurity B.S. Computer Networking and Information Technology B.S. Computer Science B.S. Digital Marketing Technology B.S. Information and Communication Technologies B.S. Professional Communication and Emerging Media M.S. Information and Communication Technologies M.S. Technical and Professional Communication HUMAN & SOCIAL SCIENCES B.S. Applied Social Science B.S. Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation B.S. Dietetics B.S. Health, Wellness and Fitness B.S. Human Development and Family Studies B.S. Psychology B.S. Rehabilitation Services M.S. Applied Psychology M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT B.S. Business Administration B.S. Construction B.S. Fashion and Retail B.S. Golf Enterprise Management B.S. Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management B.S. Management B.S. Real Estate Property Management M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling

ART, DESIGN & GRAPHICS B.F.A. Animation and Digital Media

B.F.A. Game Design and Development - Art B.F.A. Graphic Design and Interactive Media B.F.A. Industrial Design B.F.A. Interior Design B.F.A. Studio Art B.S. Arts Administration and Entrepreneurship B.S. Graphic Communications B.S. Video Production M.F.A. Design SCIENCE & ENGINEERING B.S. Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S. Applied Mathematics and Computer Science B.S. Applied Science B.S. Computer and Electrical Engineering

B.S. Engineering Technology B.S. Environmental Science

B.S. Food Science and Technology B.S. Manufacturing Engineering B.S. Mechanical Engineering B.S. Packaging B.S. Plastics Engineering M.S. Food and Nutritional Sciences M.S. Manufacturing Engineering P.S.M. Conservation Biology

M.S. Industrial and Applied Mathematics P.S.M. Industrial and Applied Mathematics EDUCATION B.S. Art Education B.S. Career, Technical Education and Training B.S. Early Childhood Education B.S. Family and Consumer Sciences Education B.S. Marketing and Business Education B.S. Science Education B.S. Special Education B.S. Technology and Science Education B.S. Technology Education M.S. Career and Technical Education M.S. Education M.S. School Counseling M.S./Ed. S. School Psychology Ed.D. Career and Technical Education

Society of Plastics Engineers Society of Women Eingeers SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL Ducks Unlimited Green Sense Natural Areas Slow Food CULTURAL & IDENTITY Black Student Union Gender and Sexuality Alliance Hmong Stout Student Organization International Club Latinos Unidos Native American Student Organization Veterans Club

B.S. Supply Chain Management M.S. Construction Management M.S. Healthcare Administration

M.S. Operations and Supply Management M.S. Risk Control and Safety Management M.S. Sustainable Management M.S. Training and Human Resource Development

Eta Sigma Delta Honors Society Honors College Student Counsil National Residence Hall Honorary Phi Upsilon Omicron - Tau Chapter Psi Chi HUMAN & SOCIAL SCIENCES American Sign Language Club Criminal Justice Student Association

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Career Services uwstout.edu/academics/career-services 103 Admin Building 715.232.1601