Program Description
Goal setting is just the beginning of your development journey at UW–Madison. This interactive virtual session helps employees translate development goals into ongoing career conversations that build clarity, engagement, and momentum throughout the year. Participants will explore UW–Madison’s Career Conversations framework, learn how to initiate development‑focused discussions with their manager, and identify campus resources such as mentoring, career counseling, and professional development to support their growth. Designed to follow the annual goal‑setting process, this session empowers employees to connect their work, strengths, and aspirations in practical and sustainable ways.
Presenters
Christopher East, Organizational Career Development Specialist, Learning and Talent Development
Yingya Yang, Employee Career Counselor, Employee Career Counseling Program
Audience
UW–Madison Faculty and Staff
Cost
Free
Format
Virtual via Zoom
Contact
Amanda Aegerter, Learning and Talent Development, Office of Human Resources
Presenter
April McHugh, Director of the Employee Career Counseling Program, Learning and Talent Development
April currently serves as the Director of the Employee Career Counseling Program. She has been working at UW-Madison for over 14 years and with adults in career transition for over 24 providing career, personal, educational, and formerly mental health counseling. She serves UW-Madison employees through one-on-one career counseling appointments, workshops, and presentations. April holds her Master’s in Guidance and Counseling, is licensed as a professional counselor (LPC), nationally certified as a counselor (NCC), and certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF).
