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How to Return to School After a Layoff: 8 Tips

Though job numbers have remained stable over the past few months, over one million workers in the U.S. were laid off in May, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many companies are also restructuring their workforce to implement more AI tools, which can prompt even the most experienced workers to build new skills out of the fear of becoming irrelevant.

How One Travel Sonographer is Reaching New Heights in Her Career – and Raising Cancer Awareness

Alleah Travis, a graduate of the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging through UW-Flexible Option, may have a typical day-to-day routine as a travel sonographer, but her environment is anything but.

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Wisconsin Registered Nurses with Bachelor’s Degrees Given Green Light to Teach Under Emergency Rule

If teaching the next generation of nurses is something you’d love to do – here’s some good news: Thanks to a new emergency rule signed this month by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, qualified nurses in the state can now teach college-level nursing courses.

How a Career Change Can Help You Find a Job You Love: 5 Tips

Whether you’re looking for more stable work or you need a new challenge, changing careers can be an effective way to raise your earning potential while working in a field or a role that you’re passionate about.

The Top Tech Jobs in 2026 (and How You Can Prepare For Them)

The tech industry is growing fast. Discover the top tech jobs, salary potential, and online degree programs designed for today’s workforce.

Want a College Degree? How to Ask Your Employer to Pay For It

Whether you’re looking to finish your four-year degree, attend graduate school for a master’s degree, or complete a certificate, the increasing expense of everyday necessities like food, housing, and utilities are hard to ignore. Don’t let the cost of going back to school prevent you from achieving your dream of getting a degree – here’s how to talk to your organization about funding your education through an employee tuition reimbursement program.

Looking for Job Security? These Healthcare Careers Keep Hiring Even in Tough Economies

If you’re looking for a recession-proof field with job prospects that continue to build even in a struggling economy, you might want to consider healthcare.

Which Majors Lead to the Most Stable Mid-Career Jobs? Nursing, Business, and IT

Students may obsess over their first job after college, but the real question is: Where can that job lead by year 10 – or 15? If you’re looking for a stable job that also pays relatively well as you progress in your career, you might consider studying to become a nurse, business manager, or an IT professional.

How to Make the UW Flexible Option RN-to-BSN Program Work Best For You

Whether you're fresh out of your ADN program, are an experienced nurse looking to advance your career, or transferring from another nursing program looking for more flexibility, the UW-Milwaukee RN-to-BSN through UW Flexible Option can help you earn your bachelor’s degree on your terms. With an award-winning competency-based learning format, you can fit school around your life — not the other way around.

How the SUD Certificate Program Can Help Mental Health Professionals Better Serve Their Patients

If you’re a mental health professional, chances are you’ve had patients who also struggle with a substance use disorder (SUD). And even if you haven’t treated a patient yet who is navigating substance use, it’s increasingly likely you will.

Massive Skills Gap Ahead: US Needs More College-Educated Workers in Management and Nursing by 2032

The US economy is on the verge of a skills shortage in critical occupations including management and nursing, according to a new report.

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Wisconsin Registered Nurses with Bachelor’s Degrees Given Green Light to Teach Under Emergency Rule

How a Career Change Can Help You Find a Job You Love: 5 Tips

The Top Tech Jobs in 2026 (and How You Can Prepare For Them)

Want a College Degree? How to Ask Your Employer to Pay For It

Looking for Job Security? These Healthcare Careers Keep Hiring Even in Tough Economies

Which Majors Lead to the Most Stable Mid-Career Jobs? Nursing, Business, and IT

How to Make the UW Flexible Option RN-to-BSN Program Work Best For You

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Massive Skills Gap Ahead: US Needs More College-Educated Workers in Management and Nursing by 2032

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