Career Advocate Program (CAP)
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Career Advocate Program (CAP)
Careers are Everywhere
Career development frequently takes place outside the walls of the career center as students engage with their faculty, instructors, staff advisors, coaches, work supervisors, and other professionals they encounter. The Career Advocate Program provides the opportunity to learn how to best support students in becoming career ready and achieving post graduate success in today’s quickly evolving world of work. The program is open to all faculty, staff, and administrators.
As a result of attending the CAP seminars, participants will:
- Develop a foundation for having critical career conversations with students
- Gain a basic knowledge of career development theory, career decision making, internship and job searching, and relevant resources/tools
- Understand how to make effective referrals to the University Career Center
Upcoming Seminars - Fall 2025
Career Decision Making - Learn strategies and best practices answering career-related questions with students.
- Friday, October 10, 2025 (BAB 218) 10-11:30 a.m.
- Friday, December 5, 2025 (virtual) 10-11:30 a.m. (Register HERE for this session only)
Resume Best Practices - Learn the latest updates and trends on effective resume writing for college students and new graduates.
- Thursday, October 16, 2025 (virtual) 2-3:30 p.m. (Register HERE for this session only)
- Thursday, December 4, 2025 (BAB 218) 10-11:30 a.m.
Job Search Skills for Recent Graduates - Obtain the essential tools and strategies to assist students in their post-graduation job search. Gain insights into effective job search strategies, utilizing social media, and networking.
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Virtual) 12-1:30 p.m. (Register HERE for this session only)
- Friday, November 14, 2025 (BAB 218) 10-11:30 a.m.
Using AI in a Job Search - Learn how to support students in responsibly using free AI tools to explore career paths, improve job search strategies, and streamline the application process.
- Thursday, November 20, 2025 12-1:00 p.m. (Register HERE for this session only)
Employer Relations - Learn best practices for engaging with and directing employers interested in recruiting at UofL. Gain insights into providing equal access to students and employers and protecting students from fraudulent employment offers.
- Friday, October 24, 2025 (Virtual) 10-11:30 a.m. (Register HERE for this session only)
Registration For In Person Sessions - Fall 2025
Register HERE.
Be Recognized as a Career Advocate!
Participants who attend three seminars will be recognized as a Career Advocate. The three sessions include Career Decision Making and Resume/CV Best Practices seminars, plus one other. Participants are welcome to attend more than three!
UofL Career Advocates
The University Career Center would like to recognize the dedicated staff, faculty, and student employees who have completed the Career Advocate Program (CAP).
Staff
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Coleen Costar | School of Nursing |
| Katherine Rucker | A&S Advising |
| Miranda Maupin | Student Success Center |
| Tevin Monroe | Speed School of Engineering |
| Molly Gesenhues | Student Success Center |
| Brittney Kempf | CEHD Advising |
| Angela Taylor | Student Affairs |
| Jordan Jones | Speed School of Engineering |
| paul hagan | Student Success Center |
| Jessica Gernert | Office of the ADA Coordinator |
| Gabrielle Billings | Counseling |
| Elle Cortes | Kent School of Social Work & Family Science |
| Daniel Darland | Student Success Center |
| Jenna El-Masri | School of Public Health & Information Sciences |
| Brandon Halcomb | College of Business |
| Sammie Holmes | Department of Classical & Modern Languages |
| Andrew Hovekamp | CEHD Advising |
| Amanda James | Alumni Engagement |
| Sara Kapp | Student Success Center |
| Sydney Miller | A&S Advising |
| Toni Robinson | Student Success Center |
| Quantá Taylor | Student Affairs |
| Marissa Williams | Student Success Center |
| Marissa Teepen | CEHD Advising |
Faculty
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Ruth Dike | Dept. of Anthropology |
| Regina Presley | Dept. of Health & Sport Sciences |
Student Employees
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Abbi Merrick | University Career Center |
| Sam Dobelstein | University Career Center |