Steven Ledvina honored in UW-Whitewater’s Hired Before Graduation

KEWAUNEE – Steven Ledvina, a Kewaunee High School alumnus who will graduate from UW-Whitewater on Saturday, Dec. 13 with a degree in accounting, was recognized in the university’s Hired Before Graduation campaign.

Every year, UW-Whitewater showcases the many students who have landed a job, earned a job promotion, been accepted to graduate school or started a company before commencement. These students are invited to take a professional photo and be recognized on the university’s social media channels.

Ledvina was hired as a tax accountant with Wipfli in Madison.

“My three proudest achievements as a student at the university are making Dean’s List all semesters, passing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam before graduation, and holding multiple internships that helped land me a job,” Ledvina said. “I would like to thank Paul Nylen and Brian Huels for promoting the field of tax.”

At UW-Whitewater, students gain valuable and transferrable skills, secure coveted internships and are often hired by employers before graduation. At UW-Whitewater, faculty and staff have connections with employers across Wisconsin and the country. Each year, more than 600 employers come to campus for job fairs, giving students a chance to network and even apply for jobs and internships on the spot.

More than 98% of recent graduates report they are employed or enrolled in continuing education within one year of commencement.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater’s Hired Before Graduation, visit uww.edu/hired.