Fall Badges

Engage in proactive career development by reflecting on strengths, refining professional collateral, and identifying transferable skills to build a strong foundation for future growth.

Complete the Pre-Orientation Checklist to earn the badge!

Deadline: Sept 2

Register

Recognize how work environments vary, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and act in the best interest of your workplace and larger community. 

Attend two out of four events to earn the badge!

Sept 3, 10 am – 2 pm

Career Design Lab

Register

Sept 5, 1 pm – 2:30 pm

Career Design Lab

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Session 1: Sept 8, 12 pm – 1pm

Session 2: Sept 9, 12pm – 1pm

Virtual

Register Session 1

Register Session 2

Sept 10, 12 pm – 1 pm

Virtual

Register

Use technology responsibly to improve efficiency, complete tasks, and achieve goals.

Attend two out of three events to earn the badge!

Sept 10, 12 pm – 1pm

Virtual

Register

Oct 21, 2 pm – 4 pm

Career Design Lab

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Oct 24, 10 am – 1:30 pm

Career Design Lab

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Create and maintain collaborative relationships to work toward shared goals while appreciating different perspectives and shared responsibilities. 

Attend two out of three events to earn the badge!

Oct 17, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Career Design Lab

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Deadline for submission is 10/24

During the Fall Semester

Spring Badges

Take charge of your own professional growth through lifelong learning, understanding your strengths and weaknesses, exploring job opportunities, and building connections.

Complete any two of the three requirements below to earn the badge

Take a career assessment with your career coach to learn about your strengths and interests

Become an official member of a professional association in your field of interest

Attend an employer information session or site visit

Share information, ideas, facts, and views clearly and effectively with others within different contexts. 

Attend two out of three events to earn the badge!

Feb 5, 12:00 pm – 1:00pm

Virtual

Register

April 2, 12:00 pm – 1:00pm

Virtual

Register

Mar 5, 12:00 pm – 1:00pm

Virtual

Register

Identify and use both individual and team strengths to reach an organization’s goals.

Complete any two of the three requirements below to earn the badge.

Serve as a member of SPS Student Government.

Serve as a board member of a Columbia student organization

Recognize and address different needs by understanding context and analyzing important information. 

Attend two out of three events to earn the badge!

Feb 20, 10:00 am – 3:00pm

Career Design Lab

Register

Mar 27, 11:00 am – 1:00pm

Career Design Lab

Register

Apr 10

Save the Date

How do I get my badge?
When you complete the requirements for a badge, fill out this application to verify completion of the tasks by the last day of the semester.

After the application is reviewed and requirements are verified, you will be sent an email from Badgr. To claim your badge, register on Badgr with your Columbia email address. Each badge awarded by Badgr has a unique URL and HTML code to embed into your LinkedIn page. Please see the step-by-step guide here.