Templates! Professional Orgs! Courses! Resources for Milwaukee’s Young Professionals
From digital resume templates, to DIY portfolio builders, to online skills and accreditation courses, first generation professionals have a plethora of resources available as they shape their careers.
In this Article, we will highlight our favorite resources for young professionals, both in Milwaukee and online. Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and not sponsored by any organization or source mentioned.
YP orgs
There are several Milwaukee young professional organizations that provide meaningful resources and networking opportunities, while also developing valuable leadership skills.
Check out this list of impactful Milwaukee-based YP organizations compiled by Employ Milwaukee
The mission of Employ Milwaukee is to build a strong workforce development system by coordinating initiatives with businesses, partners and community stakeholders in Wisconsin to ensure a skilled and productive workforce.
FUEL Milwaukee’s mission is to attract and retain top talent to the Milwaukee Region by promoting community engagement, positive regional images, and contemporary workplaces practices.
ProDev Resources
American Library Association (ALA) Career Development Resources
From career assessments, to salary negotiation guides, to interview prep, this list of resources from the ALA will help you begin, nurture, and advance your career.
The mission of the ALA is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
Harvard Resume and Cover Letter Guide
One of the many resources available at Harvard Online, check out the Resume and Cover Letter Template Guide, which includes resume and cover letter drafting tips, samples to inspire, and an extensive list of substitute action verbs for when you need the perfect description.
Online content generator Canva has a variety of templates available for you to simply populate and download, including resumes, proposals and presentations, calendars and planners, and mind maps.
Online courses
MIT Open Learning Library is a distinct collection of educational resources from MITx and MIT OpenCourseWare. All of the resources on Open Learning Library are free to use and available to all learners worldwide. The resources on Open Learning Library allow learners to learn at their own pace while receiving immediate feedback through engaging interactive content and exercises."
LinkedIn List of Skills for In-Demand Roles
Check out this list of meaningful skills to develop as you pursue a career in your chosen industry. LinkedIn Learning offerings also include soft skill development, entrepreneurship courses, and digital literacy, among many other courses.
Remember: There is no wrong way to engage available resources.
From leadership skills development, to key templates and idea-sharing tools, to online courses, first-generation professionals can use these resources to feel confident and empowered as they plan and develop their unique career path.
Citations
“Catalog of Courses.” Harvard University, pll.harvard.edu/catalog?keywords=&paid%5B1%5D=1&max_price=&start_date_range%5Bmin%5D%5Bdate%5D=&start_date_range%5Bmax%5D%5Bdate%5D=. Accessed 6 June 2023.
“MIT Open Learning Library.” Open Learning, openlearning.mit.edu/courses-programs/open-learning-library. Accessed 6 June 2023.
Young Professionals, www.employmilwaukee.org/Employ-Milwaukee/Clients-and-Customers/Job-Seeker/Young-Professionals.htm. Accessed 6 June 2023.
“Mission & Vision.” FUEL Milwaukee, 8 July 2021, fuelmilwaukee.org/mission-vision/.
“Career Development Resources.” Education & Careers, 6 July 2020, www.ala.org/educationcareers/employment/career-resources.
“Harvard College Resumes & Cover Letter Guide.” Harvard FAS | Mignone Center for Career Success, 17 Apr. 2023, careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/harvard-college-guide-to-resumes-cover-letters/.
Resumes and Cover Letters - Undergraduate Resource Series, cdn-careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/161/2023/04/HES_resume-and-letter_2022-final.pdf. Accessed 7 June 2023.
“Free and Engaging Presentation Templates to Customize.” Canva, www.canva.com/presentations/templates/. Accessed 7 June 2023.
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