ProfessioNole Pathways and Badges | The Career Center (2024)

Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide. And Florida ranks 3rd among all states for reported human trafficking cases. In collaboration with the Florida Forensic Institute for Research, Security, and Tactics, the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking developed a one-hour training course that focuses on detecting human trafficking, best practices for reporting human trafficking, and the interventions and treatment for survivors of human trafficking. This badge will be awarded to all students who complete this training designed to help you identify the signs of human trafficking and know how to respond.

ProfessioNole Ready is the Career Center's online badging series that helps students and alumni learn and develop the career-ready skills valued by employers and in other professional settings, such as graduate school. By signing up and completing the ProfessioNole Ready canvas modules and assignments, participants can earn badges that showcase their level of career preparedness.

The Black Badge is earned upon completion of eight modules centered on career preparation materials, including resume and interview preparation, diversity and inclusion, and salary and job negotiation. The Garnet and Gold badges are awarded once additional career readiness modules with more specialized focus areas have been completed. These modules cover topics such as searching for job opportunities, preparing for graduate school, and working in a global economy.

Learning Objectives:
1. Students can connect personal values, interests, and skills to career options.
2. Students effectively engage with Career Center resources, services, and programs.
3. Students learn about and understand positive post-graduation outcomes, including employment and continuing education.
4. Students can identify the skills and career readiness competencies that are most important to employers.

The Pre-Nursing Badge provides an essential steppingstone for students interested in pursuing a career in nursing. This initiative prepares students to understand if nursing aligns with their passion and future career goals, guiding them through the nursing school application process, and familiarizing them with relevant certifications to boost their qualifications. The badge also offers an introduction to FSU Career Center resources designed to help them standout as a candidate in a highly competitive field. Earning this badge provides opportunities for students to engage with current nursing students, faculty, and staff through various College of Nursing events, creating an opportunity for prospective students to gain insights and firsthand experiences about the nursing profession. This badge serves as a comprehensive roadmap to successful matriculation to the College of Nursing, equipping students with knowledge and practical insights, ensuring they are well-prepared for the application process and their journey ahead.

Forage is an innovative and rapidly-growing edtech company that aims to revolutionize the way individuals prepare for and land rewarding career opportunities. Established with a mission to bridge the gap between education and employment, Forage offers an extensive collection of online courses and virtual internships developed in partnership with top-tier companies from various industries.

These programs are designed to provide users with the skills and experience necessary to excel in today's competitive job market. By fostering strong connections with their corporate partners, Forage ensures that their learners gain real-world, practical knowledge in their chosen fields, while enabling companies to discover and nurture exceptional talent.

With a user-friendly platform and a commitment to democratizing access to high-quality education, Forage continues to transform the professional development landscape for the benefit of both learners and employers.

Participants awarded a Fiscally Fit badge have engaged in a minimum of three Fiscally Fit workshops/webinars that cover topics that range from budgeting and saving, investing for your future, identity theft protections, paying for college or graduate school, managing debt, and financial health for college and beyond. Students demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired from engaging in financial wellness workshops/webinars by writing or video recording a reflection that covers, what they learned, how they have incorporated their new skills, as well as, the present and future impact of their financial wellness knowledge and skills on their overall wellness, career development and personal/social relationships.

Live Well Financially is a financial literacy education course that helps prepare students for university life and beyond. The course has a set list of modules. This online experience includes quizzes, videos, and activities. A wide range of topics such as student loan debt, credit card usage, and other financial wellness topics.

Learning Objectives:
1. Students will gain financial literacy knowledge
2. Students will work toward developing healthy money management behaviors
3. Students will gain tools and skills for budgeting and saving
4. Students will gain knowledge related to investing and retirement planning
5. Students will gain knowledge related to credit and debt management
6. Students will acquire knowledge about paying for college and types of financial support

With over 1 billion active Apple devices, knowing how to create iOS apps has the potential to connect you with hundreds of millions of users worldwide. More and more, students are realizing how vital and valued it is to have iOS development skills and experiences, especially if you want to make a difference within the tech industry.

The iOS for university course features twelve weeks of intense, project-focused iOS training inspired by our professional bootcamps and facilitated by CodePath-trained Teaching Assistants. Classes meet on campus twice a week for two-hour lab and coding sessions. During the first half of the course, students build their skills through labs and projects using the APIs of popular apps like Tumblr, Yelp and Twitter. Students then apply what they’ve learned in the second half of the course, working together in small teams to build a completely original app from the ground up. The culmination of the course is a Demo Day event at which students present their finished products to an audience of peers, faculty and industry professionals.

Learning Objectives:
1. Students will explore iOS mobile app development
2. Students develop knowledge in the design and implementation of RESTful API clients
3. Students demonstrate the ability to design fully functioning Apps
4. Students are able to work effectively in teams
5. Students will present original team projects to tech companies.

The FSUshadow Program connects students with employers, community partners, alumni, and friends of the university for one-day job shadowing opportunities to provide exposure to a wide variety of career fields and industries. FSUshadow takes place during spring, summer and winter breaks. All FSU undergraduate and graduate level students are invited to participate in this program.

Learning Objectives:
1. Students will explore careers of interest
2. Students will develop connections with employers and alumni
3. Students will gain exposure to various opportunities in diverse industries
4. Students will gain an understanding of the knowledge and skills (Career Ready Skills) required to be successful in their intended career.

With over 2.5 billion active Android devices, knowing how to create Android apps has the potential to connect you with hundreds of millions of users worldwide. More and more, students are realizing how vital and valued it is to have Android development skills and experiences, especially if you want to make a difference within the tech industry.

The Android for university course features twelve weeks of intense, project-focused Android training inspired by our professional bootcamps and facilitated by CodePath-trained Teaching Assistants. Classes meet on campus or virtually for lab and coding sessions. During the first half of the course, students build their skills through labs and projects using the APIs of popular apps such as Twitter and Instagram. Students then apply what they’ve learned in the second half of the course, working together in small teams to build a completely original app from the ground up. The culmination of the course is a Demo Day event at which students present their finished products to an audience of peers, faculty and industry professionals.

Learning Objectives:
1. Students will explore Android mobile app development
2. Students develop knowledge in the design and implementation of RESTful API clients
3. Students demonstrate the ability to design fully functioning Apps
4. Students are able to work effectively in teams
5. Students will present original team projects to tech companies.

This pathway provides the opportunity to develop beginner to advanced skills, earn a minimum of 10 LinkedIn Learning Certificates, prepare you to take the Excel portion of the Advanced Microsoft Office 365/2019 Specialist Exam, and can result in earning three badges that you can share within your Folio, as well as, across multiple social media and networking platforms.

The Sustainability Pathways program recognizes students as they grow in their sustainability content knowledge and practical experience. Employers are increasingly looking to hire graduates with the skills to tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges. The pathways program allows students to showcase their strengths in these areas across a variety of disciplines. With three badge options, participants have the flexibility to choose their sustainability engagement areas of interest.

Learning Objectives:
1. Students contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and energy use
2. Students participate in sustainability-related curricular, co-curricular, service, research and leadership initiatives
3. Students contribute to conservation activities focusing on resource stewardship
4. Students contribute to overall waste diversion through enhanced 3R efforts (reduce, reuse, and recycling).

Unconquered by Debt Badges

Financial literacy is critical for students to learn as they progress through their academic career and start their adult lives. The Unconquered by Debt badges engage students in a series of workshops and online content that provide the basis for financial wellness and an understanding about how to build wealth. The goals of the program are to enhance financial literacy and transform decision making so that students become wealth creators. The program will promote balanced financial choices so that students fully understand they are responsible for their current and future lifestyles. The focus is on key life choices: career options, earning, spending, saving, investing, managing credit, evaluating risk, insuring assets, and planning for retirement. Illustrating to future employers that they have a sound background in financial planning will enhance a student’s job marketability. In addition, the practice of living well financially will aid students, not only in the long term, but also when applying for jobs in which future employers perform credit checks on applicants.

Unconquered by Debt Participation Badge: Students who are awarded the UBD Participation badge have completed one workshop in this series of workshops offering them an introduction of the basics of financial wellness.

Unconquered by Debt Financially Aware Badge: Students who move on to complete the UBD Financially Aware Badge have completed a total of three workshops in one semester in the series of UBD financial wellness workshops.

Unconquered by Debt Financially Ready Badge: Students who progress to the UBD Financially Ready Badge have completed a five module online financial literacy program in one semester.

Recovery Ally Badges

Student Recovery Taskforce

Substance Use Intervention Training

Collegiate Recovery

A recovery ally is someone who offers support to a person who has experienced addiction or substance misuse. This badge signifies completion of experiential learning related to a basic overview of the science of addiction and addresses what an ally does; including learning what might trigger cravings, what words will cause people in recovery to doubt themselves and their ability to recover, when their most challenging times are, and what situations people in recovery might need to avoid. They increase the community’s recovery capital, decrease stigma, and grow intervention skills.

kNOwMORE Violence Prevention:

CHAW, in partnership with VAP, CAPS, LIFT, and RISE, is offering a series of virtual and in-person leadership opportunities through the Career Center’s ProfessioNole Pathways and Badges to teach students how to support and care for fellow Noles. This series of workshops provides students with an understanding of topics related to interpersonal violence, bystander intervention, substance use, and how to connect students who may be impacted. Students who complete the core workshops (Green Dot and Trauma-Informed Support), two elective workshops, and an action project will receive the kNOwMORE Interpersonal Violence Prevention Badge to add to their resumes, LinkedIn, and Folio accounts.

The AI Ready Applicant badge signifies that the recipients have successfully completed a resume review using FSU's Quinncia system, a platform designed to simulate the critiques of modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The process ensures that each resume adheres to ATS compatibility standards, harnessing the right balance of industryspecific keywords, strategic formatting, and content relevance, thereby elevating the candidate's visibility in an AI-driven hiring landscape. Beyond mere preparation, this badge symbolizes a student's proactive approach and adaptability to the dynamic requisites of the global job market, positioning them favorably in the eyes of future employers who utilize ATS systems.

To participate in the Quinncia program students must enroll in a course that has implemented this technology. One course to consider that will give students access to this system is the Career Center's Introduction to Career Development (SDS3340). For the full list of classes that utilize Quinncia, please email kroark@fsu.edu.

Benefits include:

• networking with other FSU researchers across various disciplines
• gaining knowledge of intellectual property to strengthen existing research programs and future sponsored research proposals
• learning about the business aspects of technology and technology commercialization
• obtaining certificates to help you stand out in future job applications

The LLC Alumni Engagement Badge promotes the development of meaningful connections between students and FSU alumni. This badge program leverages the FSU Connect system, enabling students to seek virtual advice from alumni in their respective fields. After engaging with the FSU Connect platform to gain insights and guidance from experienced alumni, participants are encouraged to meet with a Career Liaison from the FSU Career Center. Here, they receive valuable tips on effective networking strategies and how to maximize the benefits of the mentorship experience. The next phase involves the ProfessioNole Mentors database, a resource that allows students to identify and connect with a mentor who is well-established in their chosen field or industry. The culmination of this experience is a 15-30 minute meeting with their mentor, after which students are required to write a brief reflection on their learning and interactions. This reflective piece is a critical component of the process, as it not only reinforces the knowledge gained but also marks the completion of the requirements for the awarding of the digital badge. This badge not only symbolizes the student's proactive engagement in professional development but also serves as a testament to their commitment to leveraging the rich network of FSU alumni for career growth and success.

To participate in the LLC Alumni Engagement badge students must be enrolled in an exploratory LLC course.

This badge contains activities designed to help students—who are graduating in three years or less—clarify their academic and professional goals, especially as they relate to graduate school and/or workforce preparation. Research has demonstrated the advantages of mentorship and experiential learning for career success after graduation, so this badge emphasizes the completion of experiential opportunities and attendance at networking events. Additionally, due to the significant cost of graduate school, the badge emphasizes financial wellness and awareness through participation in financial literacy workshops. Students must be members of Degree in Three to complete the badge.

To participate in the More in Four program go to the More In Four website.

The QUEST Scholars Mentorship badge is awarded to FSU CARE students who take the initiative to connect with a mentor through resources provided by the FSU Career Center and engage in building their networking skills. Recipients of the QUEST Scholars Mentorship Partners badge complete the networking module in the ProfessioNole Ready program. They connect with a mentor in the Career Center’s database of

To participate in the Quest Scholars Mentorship program students must be members of the CARE program and enrolled as a Quest Scholar

The FSU Intellectual Capital Management Training Program is a new program at FSU sponsored by the FSU Office of Research. It is a two-part non-academic credit training series that is free and designed for FSU postdoctoral associates and FSU doctoral students who have completed their qualifying exams. Weekly discussion topics will be led by Bank of America Professor of Business Administration Professor David Orozco, J.D. along with various guest speakers from the research, invention, legal, and venture capital community to supplement our weekly discussions. Each weekly meeting will be held in person on Friday for 2-3 hours.

To learn more about the program and apply please contact Professor David Orozco at dorozco@fsu.edu

Benefits include:

• networking with other FSU researchers across various disciplines
• gaining knowledge of intellectual property to strengthen existing research programs and future sponsored research proposals
• learning about the business aspects of technology and technology commercialization
• obtaining certificates to help you stand out in future job applications

The CARE Financial Literacy badges are awarded to students for their participation in a series of workshops designed to provide competency in areas of financial literacy. These areas include, saving, investing, taxes, credit, and budgeting. Students are awarded the silver badge for attending workshops on each are and are awarded the Garnet & Gold badges for completing additional projects connected to each category and passing an assessment quiz.

To qualify for the Access Badge, students must achieve an 85% or higher on three key elements of the coursework for MAN4310 (Disability Inclusion in the Workforce): the independent research score on an excursion paper, the accessibility score on all written assignment for the class, and the Implication section of the excursion project. This badge verifies student comprehension and application of the material at hand, reflecting their understanding that the ADA is just the minimum standard for barrier free workplace. Not the maximum.

The Universal Design Badge represents an even higher standard of mastery and builds upon the requirements of the Access Badge. In addition to meeting all Access Badge criteria, to earn the Universal Design Badge, students must attain a final project score of 85% or higher. This will demonstrate their understanding that through the universal design principle, there are no structural, programmatic, or communication barriers within the workplace affecting people with disabilities.

To qualify for the Universal Access or Design badge students must be enrolled in MAN4310

Students who earn the Pre-Health Professions 101 badge attend a workshop designed to give them the fundamental knowledge they need to begin their path towards a successful career in the healthcare industry.

To find the next Pre-Health Professions 101 workshop search the events calendar in NoleNetwork or contact Michon Ashmore (mlashmore@fsu.edu)

Students who earn the Pre-Health Professions 202 badge have gone beyond the basics and attended an additional workshop towards being prepared for a career in the healthcare industry.

To find the next Pre-Health Professions 202 workshop search the events calendar in NoleNetwork or contact Michon Ashmore (mlashmore@fsu.edu)

Nurses are leaders in problem solving and developing solutions to issues in healthcare. Nurses are natural innovators based on our education and instinct to solve problems and most nurses do not think about taking their critical thinking skills a step further and actually developing a product or service that can be implemented on a larger scale. Each team will identify and support with current research the development of a invention or idea to improve patient care/outcomes or nursing workflow. Each team will pitch their inventions/ideas to a panel of judges made up of faculty, healthcare executives, and key stakeholders.

The Future of Work Institute Student Bootcamp provides students the opportunity to explore the concept of the Future of Work and its implications for how and where we will work in the future, as well as the skills necessary for succeeding in the workplace of the future. The Institute is designed to help you understand the role as an employee in the Future of Work (FoW), ultimately equipping them with a competitive advantage, strengthening forward-thinking skills, and expanding their professional network.

Learning Objectives

1. Students will gain an understanding and insight into the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace of the future.
2. Students will understand their role as employees in the future of work.
3. Students will develop a competitive advantage and strengthen their critical and innovative thinking skills.
4. Students will expand their professional network across peers, faculty, and professionals.

Students interested in applying for the Future of Work program should contact Darren Brooksdbrooks@business.fsu.edu .

The IMS Professional Pathway Badge is bestowed by the College of Medicine at Florida State University. This badge applauds IMS students’ commitment to an interdisciplinary approach and emphasizes career development and the acquisition of relevant experiential learning. The IMS Professional Badge is tailored to provide resources and experiences specific to the major tracks of Clinical Professions, Community Patient Care, or Health Management & Policy. To earn the badge, students partake in professional development activities and amass experience-learning (EL) hours related to their major. They utilize Career Center resources, undertake a significant capstone project, and submit a final reflective piece to consolidate their experiences. Throughout their journey, students demonstrate mastery in NACE career- ready competencies. The IMS Professional Pathway Badge, therefore, signifies not only academic achievement, but also dedication to career advancement and practical experience in the healthcare field. Each semester, we enroll students on this path, cultivating future leaders in interdisciplinary medical sciences.