B&E250B&E 250: Professional Exploration & Career Management

Course Description

Welcome to B&E 250! We look forward to an exciting semester and working with each of you as you continue your Gatton journey and identify your personal and professional goals and destinations.

B&E 250 is the second of three connected personal and professional development courses that you'll take throughout the span of your degree program. Each class guides you along the college-to-career journey, and these three courses comprise the Gatton Pro Series, or GPS.

What's the GPS?

As with any ordinary GPS, it's all about navigating a journey to a particular destination. With this GPS, you're prepared to strategically and successfully navigate your UK experience from backpack to briefcase. You'll define individual goals and gain industry insights as you translate your major choice into hire-ready opportunity.

Instructor information

Hi! I'm Raven!

My primary goal as a career counselor is to be the the kind of support I needed as an undergraduate student. It can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming choosing a career path and creating a plan to achieve your desired goals. I aim to support you in building confidence in your ability to step into the next phase of your professional journey. I am a Certified Career Counselor (CCC) through the National Career Development Association (NCDA) and certified in the Strong Interest Inventory (SII)® assessment tool. I'm also passionate about doing my personal best for the students I work with and making career development here at Gatton as inclusive as possible. Like you, I am a Gatton student currently working towards a Masters Degree in HR Management.

In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, podcasts, and bingeing some of my favorite shows and Marvel content. I love to spend time with friends and family and enjoy trying new activities and eateries in Lexington.

Raven Gibson

Asst Director of Career Readiness, Graham Office of Career Management

Raven.Gibson@uky.edu

859-257-5348

Gatton College of Business & Economics | careers.gatton.uky.edu

Office Hours: Available upon request

Hello, everyone! I'm Angie!

After years of working with college students in various capacities, I became a Certified Career Counselor (CCC) through the National Career Development Association (NCDA). My favorite part of my previous roles was helping individuals know themselves and understand others, both of which are a huge part of what we do in the Graham Office, and are also important in choosing and finding fulfillment in your career path. I love meeting individually with students, hosting workshops, and (of course) teaching career development courses! My time in the Graham Office has given me the opportunity to hone my counseling skills and further my own professional development, so that that I can serve you more effectively.

When I’m not doing the work I love, you’ll find me spending time with my husband and our cat (Cleo), visiting family, singing in choir, gardening, baking, or watching Kentucky basketball. GO BIG BLUE! I also love a good (or bad) pun, Doctor Who, all Star Wars, some Star Trek, and most personality inventories. I’d love to get to know you better, so feel free to stop in during office hours to visit!

Angie Evilia

Asst Director of Career Exploration, Graham Office of Career Management

Angela.Evilia@uky.edu

859-257-0770

Gatton College of Business & Economics | careers.gatton.uky.eduLinks to an external site.

Angie's Office Hours: Available upon request

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