A Collaborative Community to Unlock Your Potential
Explore your next opportunity through HMoobConnect, a toolkit of career guidance and mentor support empowering you to thrive.
Why the Fox Valley?
This region serves over 8,000 HMoob people, where they make up more than 60% of the Asian population in these Wisconsin counties (American Community Survey, 2020 Census). The area offers many opportunities for students. With a wide range of industries, local employers, community connections, students can build professional networks and discover career opportunities close to home.
This digital tool shows data about the population of HMoob people in comparison to the overall population in these counties. Winnebago, Outagamie, and Calumet Counties are where a large majority of UW-Oshkosh graduates are from and choose to stay after graduation. Explore the map to learn more about the employment percentage, education levels, and other demographics.
Interact with the map by clicking on the shaded areas!
Map is generated with ACS 2020 Census Data
Our Initiatives
Using research-based evidence and the digital humanities, HMoobConnect is a platform dedicated to empowering HMoob students to join our professional network of UW-Oshkosh alumni. This project responds to the findings from a mixed-method, longitudinal project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and AmeriCorps.
HMoob American students, one of the largest minority groups at UW-Oshkosh, reported difficulties securing employment after graduation. Their struggles are related to the limited culturally-specific career exploration resources, minimal social capital to access prospective employers, and the lack of career mentorship within their industries. Thus, this initiative aims to provide culturally-specific career resources and opportunities to connect with mentors and employers.
Mentorship
Guidance and support to connect students and alumni.
Career Opportunities
Resources tailored to HMoob students for career exploration.
Professional Growth
Gain skills and confidence to succeed in your field.
Get In Touch
Contact Dr. Choua Xiong, Assistant Professor of Hmong Studies and Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to learn more: [email protected].