Western WERF is an educator career fair held in Wisconsin early in the hiring season. Candidates interested in working in the K-12 school setting will have a chance to engage with school districts from Wisconsin and throughout the U.S. to explore their opportunities. The event is free for students, alumni and community members. The fair is coordinated by the higher education institutions of Wisconsin and sponsored at UWL by the  Academic Advising Center & Career Services.

An event program listing all the organizations will be provided at the fair. You are encouraged to bring copies of your resume/vitae if you have them. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided during the fair.

UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com, running through March 23, 2026. Pre-registration and a bidder number is required prior to bid submittals. Terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information can be found on the auction’s website.

If you work with youth or oversee youth programs, please review the updated SYS 625 policy for current requirements. Share these updates with colleagues to support consistent compliance. 

Key changes Include: 

• Updated terms and definitions 
• Clarified activity director responsibilities 
• Revised training requirements 
• Updated supervision ratios 
• Requirements for third‑party youth activities 

How the policy may affect your program 

Impacts vary by program type. Most custodial and non‑custodial programs will see minimal changes, though some requirements may shift. The Youth Protection team will reach out to program directors with tailored guidance. All covered activities must be registered and approved before the start date. If unsure whether your activity is covered, contact Youth Protection. Requirements differ by activity type; see the Youth Protection Guide for details and the full approval process. 

Upcoming opportunities (details coming soon): 

• Lunch & Learn sessions: Brief sessions on SYS 625 updates, program types, registration and approval guidance, emergency procedures, incident reporting and best practices. 
• Drop‑in sessions: Meet with the Youth Protection team, ask questions and address outstanding requirements. 
• Department/unit presentations: Request a tailored presentation for your team to ensure alignment with current processes. 

Questions can be directed to youthprotection@uwlax.edu