UK Alumni Career Services to host Career Management Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 6, 2025) — University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services invites UK alumni and friends to participate in Career Management Week, Nov. 10-13. This hybrid event series offers practical strategies and inspiration to help participants grow, connect and lead with purpose at every stage of their careers.
Through virtual and in-person sessions, attendees will explore how to approach career transitions with clarity, strengthen collaboration across generations and find new meaning in encore career opportunities. The week also provides valuable networking opportunities with accomplished UK alumni and peers.
“Career Management Week is one of our signature programs designed to empower UK alumni and friends to take charge of their professional journeys,” said Caroline Francis, director of UK Alumni Career Services. “Whether you’re exploring a new direction, seeking to grow as a leader or finding purpose in your next chapter, this week provides the tools, connections and inspiration to move forward with confidence.”
The schedule for Career Management Week includes:
- Bridging the Gap: Unlocking the Power of Intergenerational Collaboration
Monday, Nov. 10 | noon-1 p.m. ET | online via Zoom
Presenter: Amy Gamblin, associate director, UK Alumni Career Services
Explore how leaders and team members can foster meaningful collaboration across generations to build stronger teams, bridge communication gaps and enhance career development.
Register here.
- Job Club: Transitioning Your Career Up
Presenter: Lakeisha Mathews, Ed.D., owner, Right Resumes & Career Coaching LLC
Learn how to apply a growth mindset to career advancement and navigate transitions with purpose. Participants will gain four actionable steps for achieving their career goals.
- LinkedIn Photos
Stop by the UK Stuckert Career Center for a free professional headshot to refresh your LinkedIn profile. Email ukalumnicareer@uky.edu to schedule a time slot.
Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 4-6 p.m. ET | Stuckert Career Center | 408 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40506
- Not Done Yet: Crafting a Meaningful Second Act
Presenter: Caroline Francis, director, UK Alumni Career Services
Discover how to design a purposeful encore career. This session offers strategies and inspiration for anyone considering new directions, creative pursuits or post-retirement opportunities.
Wednesday, Nov. 12 | Noon-1 p.m. ET | online via Zoom
Register here.
- Virtual Speed Networking
Meet fellow professionals in a series of small-group networking rounds. This interactive event helps participants build meaningful connections and share career insights.
Thursday, Nov. 13 | noon-1 p.m. ET | online via Zoom
Register here.
- Career Insights and Lessons from Distinguished UK Alumnae
Join a panel of accomplished UK alumnae for an evening of networking and candid career conversations. Moderated by Rachel Watts Webb, director of marketing and client relations at Alton Webb & Associates, this event is co-sponsored with the UK MBA program. Panelelists will share pivotal lessons from their professional journeys. Panelists include: Ieasha Allen, owner, The Melroy; Liz Bazner, marketing and strategy executive; Matia Carey, vice president of business operations, OMNY; Laurel Raimondo Martin, Ph.D., president, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass; and Rachel Riley, D.M.D., owner, Midway Family Dental.
Admission is $10, which includes light appetizers and one drink ticket. Registration is limited to 50 participants.
Thursday, Nov. 13 | 5:30-7 p.m. ET | The Campbell House Lexington, 1375 Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504
Register here.
Registration for Career Management Week is open now. To secure your spot, visit www.ukalumni.net/CareerManagementWeek.
The UK Alumni Association is committed to fostering lifelong engagement among alumni, friends, the association and the university. For more information about the UK Alumni Association, visit www.ukalumni.net or call 800-269-2586.
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