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The Cardinal Flight Career Readiness Digital Badge is a co-curricular program for undergraduate business majors in the College of Business. It provides a structured pathway to develop essential career-ready skills through meaningful experiences both on and off campus—supporting academic, personal and professional growth.

Through participation in the program, students strengthen the competencies most valued by employers, giving them a competitive edge in today’s job market. The digital badge serves as a verified micro-credential, visually representing a student’s skills and achievements.

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The program is guided by the Career Readiness Competencies developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and focuses on four key competency areas.

Competency Areas

The badge focuses on four key areas:

  • Career Development & Professionalism
  • Communication & Teamwork
  • Leadership & Belonging
  • Thinking & Technology

To earn the badge, students must complete approved experiences in EACH COMPETENCY AREA by either:

  • Completing three foundational-level experiences in that area, OR
  • Completing one advanced-level experience in that area.

Note: Many Cardinal Flight activities are both self-guided and online — giving you the flexibility to complete them whenever it works for you.

Timeline to Earn the Badge

You can earn the badge in as few as 2–3 semesters, especially if you complete some activities over the summer. However, there’s no rush—you have until you apply for graduation to finish, allowing you to progress at your own pace. To stay on track, aim to complete a few activities each semester and maintain your momentum toward earning the badge.

Rewards & Incentives

  • Earn a verified digital badge to showcase on your resume and LinkedIn.
  • Get featured on College of Business social media as you join, progress and earn the badge.
  • Celebrate your involvement in the program at a special end-of-semester recognition event with exclusive perks and benefits.
  • Graduating students who earn the badge can request a Cardinal Flight graduation cord to wear at commencement.
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