As an anchor and entertainment reporter for CBS58, Julie Cevene has discovered many of the attractions Selig-Prieb enjoys. A native of Rockford, Illinois, Cevene has worked for CNN in Atlanta and Chicago's 24-hour news channel. This past year, she joined Milwaukee's CBS network affiliate as a morning anchor. Her interest has been captured by the city's ongoing urban renaissance -- the renovation of forgotten historic buildings into architectural gems.

"As a recent Milwaukee transplant, I especially like the Third Ward. The warehouse area turned 'loft' community is home to some great restaurants, theatres and galleries," Cevene says. "It has a relaxed, urban feel…a great place to catch lunch and browse around."

The backbone of Milwaukee, one of the hardest working cities in the country, is its business community, which welcomes college students. Corporations, small businesses and non-profit organizations actively pursue college interns and develop programs specifically geared to student goals within their fields. After graduation, former students can build on this support base through several groups, including Future Milwaukee, a leadership training program and a new program initiated by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce to foster networking and career development among young professionals. Through these and other programs, the supportive community Martin found exists for all college students. It's part of that famous Midwest work ethic that gets people good jobs they love.

For thousands of graduates, Milwaukee proved to be their renaissance.

Maybe it could be yours.