Placement Support At Lakeland University

Lakeland supports placement through Cooperative Education, Career Readiness coaching, employer advisory boards, Handshake and alumni networks concentrated in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest.

Career And Placement Pathways

Pathway	What students can use it for
Co-op office	Employer contracts, learning objectives and evaluations
Career fairs	Regional manufacturing, healthcare and business recruiters
Faculty mentors	References tied to co-op performance
Graduate school advising	Personal statements for master’s programmes
Alumni chapters	Milwaukee and Fox Valley networking nights
Licensing exams	Education and nursing tracks with licensure support

What Lakeland Emphasises

Lakeland markets high placement rates for students who complete co-op sequences. Data vary by major—ask for recent salary bands in your field.

International students should document every co-op in SEVIS and maintain visa-compliant course loads.

Typical Graduate Directions

Lakeland graduates often pursue:

• Operations and supply-chain roles in manufacturing
• Banking and insurance positions in Wisconsin metros
• Healthcare administration and clinical support careers
• Teaching and nonprofit leadership
• Master’s degrees in business or education

Placement Advice For September 2026 Applicants

Students joining for the September 2026 intake should:

• Map four co-op semesters before senior year
• Collect supervisor testimonials after each rotation
• Practise behavioural interviews with career staff monthly

Lakeland is strongest for students who want paychecks plus transcripts before commencement.