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Why Tech Managers Need Business Skills

If you want to be a successful information technology manager, it’s no longer enough to just have computer skills–you’ll need business skills, too. Recent employment trends show a growing need for IT...

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What is an IT Manager Salary?

If you love working with technology and are looking for a stable job with high earning potential over the next decade, an information technology management position might be the right fit for you....

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Cybersecurity Career Outlook

Cybercrime and threats continue to inundate nearly every facet of personal and professional life. Whether it comes in the most common form of hacking (think social media accounts or email passwords) or...

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How Much is a Cybersecurity Salary?

If you’re considering a role in cybersecurity, you may be wondering what kind of salary to expect. While your total compensation package will vary by organization, how much  education you have, and...

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Fintech Certificates: What Will You Learn and How Can You Apply it on the Job?

If you’re a financial services professional working at a bank, credit union, or in the technology sector, the University of Wisconsin Emerging Technologies in Fintech graduate certificate and the...

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Exploring Non-Clinical Roles in Health Information Management and Healthcare...

While some industries have been faced with mass layoffs this year, healthcare opportunities have grown over the past few years and are expected to continue growing.  According to the US Bureau of Labor...

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Setting the Stage for a Healthcare Career

Healthcare is a growing and expanding field that features many career opportunities. With some of the top jobs in the country according to U.S. News & World Report, many positions in healthcare...

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Want To Make a Difference In Your Community? Consider Working in Healthcare

If you’re looking for a field in which you’ll leave work everyday knowing you made a difference in someone’s life, consider working in healthcare.  Jill Saxton, a nurse practitioner who teaches in the...

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Biodiversity Career Outlook

Climate change, our reliance on oil and gas, and the destruction of natural habitats have led to a global biodiversity crisis. Heightened awareness of this crisis has led to an increased focus on...

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The Converging Paths of Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability: How You...

With rising temperatures, poor air quality warnings, violent storms and fires such as the ones in Maui and British Columbia, it’s clear that a climate emergency is upon us. If you’re concerned about...

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Healthcare Positions Abound in U.S. News’ List of Top Jobs

The healthcare field is projected to see above-average growth in the next ten years, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Health expenditures are also expected to make up roughly 20 percent...

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Digital Marketing Career Outlook

Whether it’s an email newsletter you receive in your inbox or an ad you see while scrolling through your favorite social media platform, digital marketing provides companies more ways to reach...

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Industry Experts Examine the Current Trends and Career Outlook for the...

The University of Wisconsin Applied Computing program hosted a webinar focusing on careers in the field of computing. The panel featured four experts representing different areas of computing,...

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‘Dress For STEM’ Celebrates Women in STEM and Brings Awareness to Gender Gap

Every year in March, we celebrate the contributions women have made throughout American history as part of Women’s History Month. There’s another observance during this month dedicated to women working...

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Looking For a Way to Learn New Skills? Consider a Certificate 

If you’re looking for a cost-effective and flexible way to show employers that you’ve learned a certain skill set and are capable of taking on projects that require training in fields like...

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How Project Management Students Leverage AI to Work Smarter: A Closer Look at...

Imagine a coworker who can take notes, manage projects, and analyze data quicker than anyone else in your organization. They also work 24/7 and never sleep. If this sounds impossible, it isn’t–it’s AI....

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Improving Workplace Wellness in Healthcare Facilities

Between the COVID-19 pandemic and spikes in other infections like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the healthcare field has faced many challenges in the past few years.  Tasked with taking on more...

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How Can I Make Sustainability a Career?

If you’re a working professional who is interested in making a difference in the world, and possibly a career change, you might want to consider a role that involves sustainability.  Why? Because the...

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Healthcare Administration Careers and Salaries

Choosing a career in healthcare administration can lead to opportunity, growth, and flexibility. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is...

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IT Career Trajectories: How to Break into the Information Technology Field...

Are you interested in an information technology career but don’t have a computer science degree or technical background? While some might think a typical career trajectory for an IT specialist or an IT...

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