Career Readiness - Gold Level
Issued by
Bay Path University
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, Career Competencies are defined as the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for successful transition into the workplace. The Career Readiness Badge addresses three main skill categories associated with preparing for a career. They are: Digital Presentation & Professional Identity; Networking & Relationship Building; and Lifelong Learning & Reflection.
- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Earners submit their evidence to an expert in Career Readiness who then evaluates the evidence for competency. For the Gold level of this badge, earners have met the following criteria:
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Portfolio includes everything listed for earning the Silver level of the badge plus all of the following: 1) updated Resume/CV with articulation of WELL learning and accomplishments upon graduation; complete Success Outcomes summary describing next steps and future vision statement; 2) Written, audio or video overview of one or more innovative ideas/solutions you want to contribute to your profession.
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Attend five professional development initiatives selected by the earner and the Executive Director of Career and Life Planning or their career coach (career story interview, career shadow, career development webinar, career & networking event, professional organization event) and write a 1-page reflection on their learning.
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1) Complete and share learning from three internship, volunteer or work-related experiences; 2) Compose a Professional Development Plan that articulates their plans for holistic life long learning.
Standards
Career readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace.