University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Panther Foundation for Success: Student Application – Spring 2015
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 31, 2014
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Panther Foundations for Success (PFS) program.
The Panther Foundations for Success program is designed to better prepare you for the
transition into the workplace by developing soft skills and provide you with a relevant potential
internship opportunity that will compliment your academic learning. The networking exposure
with well-known global companies that is provided will set you apart from your peers as you
progress towards your graduation date.
The PFS program is designed to provide you with further development and education in the
areas of:- Diversity in the workplace and why it is important
- Strategies to strengthen your communication skills in professional settings
- How to handle yourself with confidence in a professional setting
- The power of emotional intelligence and the capacity to reason and analyze emotional
information
- How to construct a strong resume to stand out among the crowd
- Insight into opportunities available in the corporate environment within your desired
major with corporate site visits
- And …. Potential internship opportunities!!!
In order to be considered for the program you will need to meet the following requirements:- Majoring in Engineering or Business
- Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Attend all modules and meetings (approximately 8 evening modules, 2 hours each)
- Ability to commute to full-time internship during summer 2015
Application Requirements and Process:To apply for the PFS program, please provide the following information to Victoria Pryor
(pryor@uwm.edu):- Completed application form (attached)
- Resume
- A one page personal statement regarding your interest in the program and preferred
corporate sponsor, career aspirations, and how you feel the program would help you
achieve these goals
Panther Foundations for Success is empowered by our corporate sponsors
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University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Panther Foundation for Success: Student Application – Spring 2015
Student Information
Last Name, First Name:
Current Address:
Permanent Address:
Phone (Please list best contact number):
Email (Please list best contact):
Ethnic Heritage (check all that apply):
☐ Black/African American
☐ Asian American
☐ Hispanic/Latino
☐ Native American
☐ Alaskan Native
☐ Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
☐ White/Caucasian
☐ Other _____________________
☐ Yes
Disability/Disabled:
☐ No
Preference of internship company:
1.
_______________________________________
(Please rank order your preference of
the three companies above for
internship consideration)
2.
_______________________________________
3.
_______________________________________
School of Business and Engineering
majors:
Business
Engineering
☐ Accounting
☐ Civil Engineering
☐ Information Technology Management
☐ Computer Engineering
☐ Finance
☐ Computer Science
☐ Human Resources
☐ Electrical Engineering
☐ Marketing
☐ Industrial Engineering
☐ Supply Chain & Operations Management
☐ Materials Engineering
☐ Mechanical Engineering
☐ Have not declared major – list intended major ______________________________
☐ Freshman
Year in school:
☐ Sophomore
Anticipated Graduation Date:
☐ Junior
☐ Senior
Cumulative GPA:
Citizenship Status:
☐ U.S. Citizen
Reliable Source of Transportation:
☐ Yes
Location Interest (Check all that apply):
☐ Richland, WI
☐ Permanent Resident ☐ Non-U.S. Citizen (Requires sponsorship)
☐ No
☐ Milwaukee, WI
☐ Mequon, WI
☐ Menomonee Falls, WI
2014 Fall Semester Courses
Course Number
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Student Signature, ID Number
Course Title
_____________________
Date
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