University of Wisconsin Platteville - Pioneer Yearbook (Platteville, WI)

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Besides the work involved with carrying a full load of credits, many students find that they also need to seek a paylng job in order to make ends meet. There are three basic types of employment that students can choose from. Two of these are of- fered through the financial aids office: the Work-Study and regu- lar work programs, financed by the federal and state govern- ments. respectively. The third type of employment involves find- ing a job off-campus by checking local newspapers and employers. There are a variety of jobs offered within the university system. For example, working on cafeteria lines as a cook, server or dish- washer; helping with the mainte- nance of the buildings and grounds; helping teachers in labs; and running student facilities, For those who seek employment not connected with the university there are a number of additional types of jobs offered. However, finding any job requires time, persistence, and luck!