TYPE
TOPIC
University of Wisconsin-Superior students took an important step toward their future careers Wednesday evening at Networking Night, a professional development event designed to help students connect with employers before the Fall Career & Internship Fair.
Held in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room Landing, the event offered students a relaxed environment to practice networking, learn about career opportunities and gain confidence speaking with industry professionals.
“I attended Networking Night to build my networking skills, gain experience in a smaller setting and connect with local businesses throughout the Twin Ports,” said Emily Tews, a second-year student at UW-Superior majoring in multimedia journalism.
The evening brought together a select group of employer partners and UW-Superior students, providing meaningful opportunities for conversation and relationship-building before the larger career fair. Students explored different industries, asked questions about career paths and gained insight into what employers look for in future employees.
Networking Night also helped students strengthen their professional presence. Attendees had the opportunity to receive free professional headshots from a UW-Superior photographer and enjoy refreshments while engaging with employers in a business-casual setting.
The event was organized as a low-pressure networking experience, allowing students to refine communication skills that can help them stand out during internships, job searches and future career fairs.
“I had a great time connecting not only with local professionals in different fields, but also with peers in similar positions who are learning to network and actively building the ‘soft skills’ that make you more well-rounded,” said Tews. “It was a super fun event, and I have had such a great time taking in different resources from campus departments, including events like these.”
In addition to current students, the event welcomed UW-Superior alumni and campus colleagues, highlighting the university’s commitment to supporting career development and professional growth across the Yellowjacket community.
Networking Night served as a valuable lead-in to the Fall Career & Internship Fair, helping students arrive better prepared, more confident and ready to make lasting connections with prospective employers.