Design and navigate your experience at FSU with custom, stackable badges that become pathways. Display and demonstrate the skills you have to potential employers. FSU Career Pathways & Badging powered by Folio is your roadmap for acquiring new skills and competencies. With FSU Career Pathways & Badging, you can see both big-picture objectives and real-time progress as you earn badges to display your work and accomplishments. As you hit milestones along a FSU Career Pathway, the badges you earn are auto deposited into your Folio, immediately providing proof of your accomplishments, and demonstrating your FSU Career Competencies.
Faculty, Staff and Employers interested in building a Pathway or Badging option, email cc-FSUCareerPathways@fsu.edu.
FSU Career Pathways and Badging is built around nine FSU Career Competencies that are based on the Career Ready Competencies desired by employers, and established through research by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
FSU Career Competencies:
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Identifies important problems and questions and gathers, analyzes, evaluates information from a variety of sources before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
- Research & Innovation: Accesses and evaluates multiple sources of information, and synthesizes information to solve problems and create new insights to influence or develop new ways of thinking or working.
- Communication: Conveys meaning and responds to needs of diverse audiences through writing and speaking coherently and effectively, and develops the expression of ideas through written, oral, and digital mediums.
- Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Works with and seeks involvement from people with diverse experiences and identities towards a common goal, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, respect, and dignity for others.
- Leadership: Takes initiative, demonstrates effective decision-making and informed risk taking, and motivates and encourages participation from others to work towards a shared purpose and vision.
- Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility: Demonstrates integrity, honesty, dependability and ethical responsibility and accepts direction and personal accountability.
- Career Management: Accesses information and opportunities for career exploration, understands and articulates transferable skills in the job search process, and engages in lifelong learning to network and self- advocate for future opportunities that lead to a fulfilled life.
- Digital Fluency: Demonstrates technological literacy and skills, and ethically and effectively uses technology to communicate, problem-solve, and complete tasks.
- Global Fluency & Social Responsibility: Demonstrates an understanding of systemic, complex global and social issues, and how issues and actions have local and global implications for the future; appropriately challenges unfair and unjust behavior to make a positive difference in the community.
Badge | Description | Skills |
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Human Trafficking Prevention |
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. |
Communication, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Global Fluency & Social Responsibility |
FSU Career Ready |
FSU Career 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 FSU Career 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: |
Career Management, Communication, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Research & Innovation, Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Leadership, Digital Fluency, Global Fluency & Social Responsibility |
Pre-Nursing |
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. |
Career Management, Communication, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Research & Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Leadership, Digital Fluency |
Forage |
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. |
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Fiscally Fit |
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. |
Career Management, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Digital Fluency, Global Fluency & Social Responsibility |
Live Well Financially |
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: |
Career Management, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Digital Fluency |
CodePath iOS |
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: |
Digital Fluency, Research & Innovation, Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving |
FSUshadow |
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: |
Responsibility, Global Fluency & Social Responsibility |
CodePath.Org Android |
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: |
Digital Fluency, Research & Innovation, Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving |
Master Microsoft Excel |
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. |
Digital Fluency, Communication, Research & Innovation, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving |
Sustainability Pathways |
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: |
Communication, Leadership, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving |
Unconquered By Debt |
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 (UBD) 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. |
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Career Management, and Digital Fluency |
Recovery Ally Badges
Substance Use Intervention Training
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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. |
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving and Career Management |
kNOwMORE Interpersonal Violence Prevention |
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 FSU Career Ready 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. |
Communication, Leadership, Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Global Fluency & Social Responsibility |
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AI Ready Applicant |
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 cc-FSUCareerPathways@fsu.edu. Benefits include:
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Career Management & Communication |
LLC Alumni Engagement |
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. |
Career Management, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Digital Fluency |
More In Four |
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. |
Career Management, Communication |
Quest Scholars Mentorship Badge |
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 FSU Career Ready program. They connect with a mentor in the Career Center’s FSU Mentors database. To participate in the Quest Scholars Mentorship program students must be members of the CARE program and enrolled as a Quest Scholar |
Communication, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility. |
Intellectual Capital Management |
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:
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Research & Innovation, Communication, Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration |
CARE Financial Literacy Series |
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. |
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility |
CARE Bridge to Law School | The Bridge to Law School (BTLS) is a comprehensive undergraduate development program designed to equip first-generation and underrepresented student demographics with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in graduate legal education. By applying a culturally responsive socialization framework, BTLS integrates academic preparation, individualized mentoring, and targeted professional development. The overarching mission of BTLS is to support students throughout the law school application process, dispel misconceptions about the process, and empower students to achieve academic and professional excellence. | Communication, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Global Fluency & Social Responsibility |
Universal Access and Design Badges |
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
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Career Management, Communication, Critical Thinking |
Pre-Health Professions 101 |
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) |
Career Management, Communication, Critical Thinking |
Pre-Health Professions 202 |
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) |
Career Management, Communication, Critical Thinking |
Innovative Leadership In Nursing |
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. |
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Leadership, Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility |
Future of Work |
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
Students interested in applying for the Future of Work program should contact Darren Brooks dbrooks@business.fsu.edu . |
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Leadership, Communication, Career Management, Global Fluency & Social Responsibility |
IMS Professional Pathway |
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. |
Research & Innovation, Communication, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Career Management, Global Fluency & Social Responsibility, Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration |
Doctoral Resume & Interview Mastery |
Thanks to the FSU Quality Enhancement Plan, our campus has subscribed to The PhD Career Training Platform by Beyond the Professoriate (BtP). This platform offers doctoral students the opportunity to explore and prepare for a variety of career paths through specialized courses. The Doctoral Resume & Interview Mastery badge is designed to recognize doctoral students' efforts in professional development, whether they pursue professional careers or faculty careers. This badge signifies that the student has gained valuable skills and knowledge to advance their career aspirations. Requirements to Earn the Doctoral Resume & Interview Mastery Badge: To earn the Doctoral Resume & Interview Mastery badge, students must complete a series of courses tailored to their chosen career path, Professional or Faculty. Both parts require using the Quinncia AI Resume & Interview Platform and completing a real-time mock interview with the Doctoral Career Coordinator. For the Professional Careers path, students must:
For the Faculty Careers path, students must:
Students interested in applying for Doctoral Resume & Interview Mastery badge should sign up here. |
Communication, Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility, Career Management |
Folio is a platform and network where you can display and highlight your achievements to potential employers, graduate schools, FSU peers, and other Folio users. Folio allows you to earn badges and display tangible examples of your accomplishments and experiences that provide proof of competence, skill development, and mastery in both academic and co-curricular work.
With Folio, you can organize and display previous educational and professional content. You can upload images, Videos (YouTube, Vimeo), PDFs, text documents and more. You can connect with people and companies you already know, as well as follow companies of interest.
In Folio, you can view content posted by other users to discover how they accomplished their work, like their content, or message them for advice.
HOW CAN I ACCESS FOLIO?
Signing into Folio is easy! Your login credentials are the same as those used for Canvas: FSUID and Password.
- Access Folio directly from Canvas, as it is in your navigation tools within your canvas courses.
- Visit the FSU Career Center homepage: career.fsu.edu
- Go directly to fsu.portfolium.com
START BUILDING YOUR FOLIO!
Building your Folio is easy and intuitive. Start by completing your profile and then add educational, experiential, and professional content. Start adding badges by engaging in Pathway and Badging opportunities. To learn more about how to build your Folio, click on the link below:
Faculty and Staff can utilize Folio several ways, including creating a Folio to showcase work, linking courses and assignments to Folio, adding Folio development as a class assignment, or by creating a badging opportunity or pathway.
HOW DO I CONNECT FOLIO TO A CANVAS ASSIGNMENT OR COURSE?
- Add Folio to your Canvas Navigation Menu
- Link a Canvas assignment to Folio
- Link an Entire Canvas Course
CREATE A PATHWAY OR BADGE OPTION WITH THE FSU CAREER CENTER:
Pathways are learning outlines you can create for students to guide them through defined curricular and co-curricular activities to demonstrate their FSU Career Ready Competencies. Pathways are made of milestones and requirements, which are activities designed for students to provide evidence of competencies. Work is reviewed and evaluated based on a strategy defined by the coordinator.
All the work students submit for the pathway, and badges they receive upon completion, are added to their Folio. A student can decide what work they publish, and what they keep private.
For a pathway and badge discussion or consultation, or to begin the pathway design process, email cc-FSUCareerPathways@fsu.edu.
Engage with students in a new way! Work with the FSU Career Center and FSU Faculty and Staff to develop Pathways and Badging options for students.
CREATE A PATHWAY OR BADGE OPTION WITH THE FSU CAREER CENTER:
Pathways are learning outlines created for students to guide them through defined curricular and co-curricular activities to demonstrate their FSU Career Competencies. All the work students submit for the pathway, and badges they receive upon completion, is added to their Folio.
What skills are you looking for in candidates? We can build a pathway and badge option with you! For discussion or consultation, or to begin the pathway design process, email cc-FSUCareerPathways@fsu.edu.