CDO Mission

CDO Mission

The mission of the CDO is to provide a variety of developmental programs and services to educate students and alumni about career choices and opportunities, integrating their academic preparation with their interests, competencies, experiences, and values.

What is CAREER READINESS?

Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management, as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). For new college graduates, career readiness is key to ensuring successful entrance into the workforce. Career readiness is the foundation upon which a successful career is launched. Career readiness is, quite simply, the new career currency. 

There are eight CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIES, each of which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways.

Career & Self-Development | Communication | Critical Thinking | Equity & Inclusion
Leadership | Professionalism | Teamwork | Technology

REFERENCE: Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

STUDENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Cognitive Complexity

• Build competencies in identity development by using self-assessment tools and individualized counseling for career choice.

Knowledge Acquisition, Integration and Application

• Learn about the world of work and its relationship to the self.
• Learn how to research opportunities using web and career library resources.
• Learn from hands-on experience though internships.

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Competence

• Establish career goals and work towards implementing them.
• Learn to make effective decisions using knowledge of self and world of work.

Practical Competence

• Learn to communicate effectively with potential employers and internship sites using resumes, cover letters and personal interviews.
• Learn to communicate effectively when applying to graduate/professional programs.