WiGrow, an engagement effort from the Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration, is aimed to increase the positive impact of student employment through supervisor and student employee conversations. This program provides each student with an opportunity to grow and to recognize transferable skills acquired in student employment that can be applied to any future endeavor.
The program consists of two meetings a year between the student employee and their supervisor. These meetings will give students the opportunity to:
- Connect with the supervisor and talk about how things are going
- Discuss the perks of being a student employee, including what skills are learned and how to apply them
- Connect with other campus resources for additional academic development and growth.
Why is it important?
Working is an important part of the Wisconsin Experience. Our student employees often tell us that their work with University Housing is an important part of their time on campus, through which they learn skills such as time management and teamwork. Regardless of the job, student employees are learning and acquiring valuable skills that future employers are looking for. WiGrow helps students recognize and take full advantage of these skills.
I have learned how to communicate with people which will be useful in all aspects of my life and career
Student in WiGrow Program
WiGrow Resources
These articles and websites serve as resources to help students and supervisors identify experiences and skills they are learning in their employment today that could translate into career success in the future. These resources are used as conversation starters and can help frame the WiGrow discussions around self-reflection and building transferrable skills.