This required badge is based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce. You can expect to gain knowledge and skills in these eight areas:
- Career and Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity and Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
How to Earn the Badge
Below are examples of activities that could help earn the Career Ready badge. This list is not all inclusive. You can also suggest your own experiential learning activities!
- Professional document preparation such as resume or cover letter
- Prepare your statement of purpose for graduate school
- Apply for a nationally competitive scholarship or fellowship
- Complete career relevant online profiles like on Handshake or LinkedIn
- Participate in a WVU LaunchLab pitch competition
- Attend a WVU career fair
- Leadership position in a student organization
- Participation in Student Government Association
- testWELL Learning Center tutor
- WVU Student Engagement Inclusive Leadership Development
-
Presidential Student Ambassador
- Resident Assistant
- Study abroad
- Complete the Global Mountaineers Certificate
- Partner with the WVU Pre-Health Professional Development Office to prepare an application for a health-related professional school
- Present at the WVU Office of Undergraduate Research Symposia