This session explores the development of a structured career services pathway at New College of Florida, using digital badging to enhance student career readiness and employer engagement. The pathway validates career milestones with digital credentials that can be shared on LinkedIn, Handshake, and e-portfolios. Participants will learn how to implement a digital badging framework within career services, aligning milestones with employer expectations. Through case studies, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on activities, attendees will gain practical strategies to develop a tailored career services pathway. Join us to discover how digital badging can transform career services, strengthen employer connections, and empower students for workforce success!
Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the Value of a Career Services Pathway: Describe how a structured career services pathway using digital badges enhances student career engagement and employer recruitment processes.
- Outline the Implementation Process: Detail the steps for launching a career services pathway, including setting milestones, designing badge criteria, and integrating with existing career programs.
- Identify Opportunities for Employer Collaboration: Analyze how digital badging can align with employer hiring processes and workforce readiness expectations.
- Develop Institutional Strategies: Create an action plan for incorporating a career services pathway into their institution's career development programming.
- Assess the Impact of Digital Credentials: Evaluate how a structured badging system improves student success, employer engagement, and career services effectiveness.
