Professional Enhancement
What is Professional Enhancement?
Areas of Development
Meet the Professional Enhancement Team
How Can We Help?
Chad Gilpin serves graduate and professional students by implementing and managing professional development programs and resources to support them in their academic journeys. He is committed to helping students diversify their graduate experiences to better prepare them to achieve their goals. Chad would love to help you find the professional development resources and opportunities that are right for you.
Abbie Wood serves to assist all UK graduate and professional students with their career and professional development. This includes assisting students with career exploration, job and internship searching, creating and revising job documents, interview preparation, salary and offer negotiation, career assessments, and more! Abbie would love to meet you and help you chart your career!
Calendar of Events
| Date | Time (EDT) | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Spring 2025 TA Orientation, Day 2 | Jacobs Science Building |
| January 28, 2025 | 3:00 p.m | OPT/CPT Workshop: Career Fair Prep In partnership with International Student and Scholar Services | ISSS office |
| January 29, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Kentucky Graduate Internship Scholarship Information Session | Zoom |
| January 31, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Communicating Your Teaching Philosophy Workshop | Zoom |
| February 10, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. | GradTeach Live! Video Submission Deadline | Online Submission |
| February 10, 2025 | Kentucky Graduate Internship Scholarship Application opens | ||
| February 14, 2025 | 12:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m | International Student Career Day | Cornerstone |
| February 20, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Leveraging Your Teaching for Academic and Non-Academic Career Success | Zoom |
| February 21, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Graduate Student Career Fair Prep Workshop **(May Be Rescheduled) |
Stuckert Career Center |
| February 26, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Career Fair | Gatton Student Center |
| February 27, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | GradTeach Live! Finals | Esports Theater, The Cornerstone |
| March 5, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | PhD and Master’s Virtual Career Expo | Virtual |
| March 10, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. |
OPT/CPT Workshop: Navigating Authorization with Your Employer In partnership with International Student and Scholar Services |
Stuckert Career Center |
| March 17 - 21, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Spring Thesis & Dissertation Writing Camp | Zoom (Registration Required) |
| March 25, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Trainee Research Day | Gatton Student Center |
| March 27, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Leveraging Your Service for Academic and Non-Academic Career Success | Zoom |
| April 2, 2025 | 11:00 a.m | AI and Your Job Documents: Helpful or Unhelpful? | Stuckert Career Center |
| April 17, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Leveraging Your Communication for Academic and Non-Academic Career Success | Zoom |
| April 21, 2025 | Kentucky Graduate Internship Scholarship application closes | ||
| April 23, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. | Making the Most of Your Summer Internship for Graduate Students | Zoom |
| April 24, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. |
OPT/CPT Workshop: Transition to Work In partnership with International Student and Scholar Services |
ISSS office |
| May 19 - 30, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Summer Thesis & Dissertation Writing Camp | Zoom (Registration Required) |