Tour Information
A truly unique and educational experience: Workplace tours
Learn about today's careers directly from employers
Careers Conference's workplace tours are designed to give participants a chance to view work places and learn about employment and education opportunities from employers right in their places of work and business. This provides firsthand knowledge that can be carried back to your clients or students.
Tours allow you to get out of your classroom or office and get into the work world. Tours at the conference are extremely popular and often fill up quickly.
Tours are included with conference registration fees. Sign up for Tuesday tours when you arrive at the conference, beginning on Monday, January 28th. Limited seats are available for each tour.
Here's a sample of past tours...
(2013 tour sites are TBD)
Camp Randall, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sports Marketing, Athletics, Athletic Operations Management, Academic Advising
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Before, during, and after each home football game, there are scores of people working behind the scenes at Camp Randall Stadium. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department will host a tour to Camp Randall and provide a glimpse into some of the jobs they perform. The stadium houses the Athletic Department offices, the Athletic Operations Building, indoor practice areas, training rooms, a media center, and a study center for student athletes, as well as a display of football memorabilia. During this tour you will have the opportunity to interact with Unit Directors from a number of these offices who will speak about their units and staffing needs.
Camp Randall
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Madison College: Center for Construction, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship, Transportation
Education, Training, Construction, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship, Transportation
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The Center for Construction, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship, and Transportation at the Madison College will host a tour of their educational and technical facilities. Participants on this tour will have the chance to explore the latest in technical trends related to construction, manufacturing, apprenticeship, and transportation as well as the innovative educational setting for technical students. Sign up to see and learn more about the potential job fields and career paths in this industry cluster.
http://matcmadison.edu
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Wisconsin Capitol Building
Politics, Legislation, Architecture, History
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Enjoy a tour of Wisconsin’s State Capitol at the Wisconsin Capitol Building while learning about the history of the building, including the devastating 1904 fire that eventually gave rise to the building you see today. You may see the Rotunda, the Supreme Court, the Governor's Conference Room, the Assembly, the Senate, and the North Hearing Room. Discover more about career possibilities in state government and ask questions of a staff member regarding real life in the Capitol. Participants will walk to the site. Plan to dress accordingly.
http://wi.gov/state.html
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Epic Systems
Healthcare Software, Information Technology, Technology Advancements, Innovation
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Healthcare is one of the biggest challenges of our time. As a company driven to improve healthcare, Epic rises to this challenge by creating award-winning software that helps healthcare organizations provide better care, reduce costs and empower patients to engage in their healthcare. Epic employs smart, passionate people who want to achieve great things by working hard, collaborating with the brightest minds, and achieving goals that make a difference. Careers range from Software Development, Technical Writing, Implementation and Project Management, Quality Assurance and Systems Engineers, and they have opportunities for all majors and levels of technical expertise. Located in Verona, WI, Epic is a privately-held software company with over 30 years of success. Come check out this innovative and cutting-edge workplace that will wow you in more than one way!
www.epic.com |