- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Free
Personal and Career Networking
Issued by
Penn State College of Engineering
The depth and breadth of one's personal network is a strong predictor of personal and professional success. Earners of this digital badge have the knowledge and tools to build and maintain a personal and career network that matches their natural preferences for social interactions and emphasizes a holistic approach including diversity and authenticity.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Prior to attending the live workshop, earners review fundamental information pertaining to building and maintaining a personal and professional network and how that connects to their short and long term goals.
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Earners attend an interactive live, 2-hour workshop led by an engineer by background, CEO, and entrepreneur focused on the why, how, and what of networking. This includes the importance of authenticity, offering to help others (rather than seeking help), the different levels of connection with those in one's network, and the importance of actively maintaining a network.
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Following the live workshop, with their short and long term goals in mind, earners develop a networking plan and a plan to maintain the network.