CALS Pathways Program
Build your Resume, Earn Digital Badges, and Master Interview Skills Employers are Looking For
The CALS Pathways to Innovation and Leadership program is open to all CALS students who want to develop, practice, and showcase their innovation, leadership, and other professional skills that employers seek.
Connect with program staff, map out your campus experience, and dive into hands-on workshops. You’ll walk away with a professional portfolio and the confidence you need to land the job you actually want.
Program Roadmap
Pathway Planner
The Pathway Planner is a tool designed to lead you on the path to career success.
- Map out opportunities
- Reflect on past experiences
- Boost your skill development
Workshops
Micro-credential workshops are bite-sized, focused experiences that help learners master specific skills.
- Complete a workshop
- Gain specialized skills and experiences you can brag about
- Earn a badge - encouraging hiring managers to ask about your experiences
Micro-Credentials
Boost your visibility to recruiters by earning micro-credentials.
- Issued as digital badges by Iowa State University
- Bite-sized learning experiences
- Great conversation starters
I learned a lot about leadership and innovation practices during my entrepreneurship, study abroad, and research experiences. Reflecting
on the experience truly made me realize how life-changing they were.
on the experience truly made me realize how life-changing they were.