First and Second Year Student Information
Engineering Badger Careers – Spring 2026 Series
Infrastructure Week (4/6-4/10)
Getting to Know Infrastructure Internships + Co-op – Student Panel (in-person)
Featuring engineering students with internship and co-op experience. Snacks provided!
Thurs. April 9th @ 4:00-5:00 PM
Rm. 1610, Engineering Hall
Industry Visit to JP Cullen
Get off campus with an Industry Visit to JP Cullen. Tour two project sites and connect with practicing engineers.
Open to currently enrolled College of Engineering students only. Space is limited. Lunch provided
Fri. April 10th @ 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Pre-registration required: https://forms.gle/6yPnkVxVk844uydb7 (deadline 4/7 @ 4:00 PM, or at capacity)
Engineering Majors Exploration Student Panel
Tues. April 14th @ 5:30-6:30 PM
Rm. 1213, Engineering Hall
- Learn more about each of the engineering majors directly from student reps during a Q&A session
- Explore resources to gain insight into engineering disciplines and careers
Exploring Engineering Careers (canvas course)
Self-enroll here: https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/AHXFME
Course modules will be published throughout the semester to provide you with the tools and resources needed to :
- Gain knowledge about engineering majors and careers
- Build your internship/co-op search skills
Current Modules:
- Major/Career Exploration
- Career Readiness
- Utilize Your Handshake Account
- Resume Building
- Career Fair Information
- Interviewing
- Get Involved
- Workshops & Events
Major & Career Exploration Resources
It is an individual responsibility to investigate majors and career fields in order to gather information to make an informed decision on which major is best for you and how to best apply that major to the world of work. It isn’t an easy task, but one worth the investment. Don’t fear making a decision. Careers are not linear, but can zig zag. Selecting a major does not define you as a person and does not “box” you in to a select field for the rest of your life. You are the sum of your experiences and can continue to grow, evolve, and change direction. Here are a few resources to get you started.
Intro to Engineering Course Presentation
The 30-minute presentation provides additional ways to explore majors and career opportunities.
A career exploration tool that has detailed descriptions of more than 1,000 occupations. Developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration, it’s free to the public, and contains resources for veterans.
A great way to learn from engineers about majors and their applications to careers – talk to engineers!
Here are some resources to help you set up and conduct an informational interview:
Meet with an Advisor
Matt Nelson
Schedule an appointment with Matt Nelson, Career Advisor @ ECS to discuss your major and career exploration plans.
