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Valiant Pathways

Welcome to Valiant Pathways!

An opportunity where first-year students like you turn interests into skills, and skills into opportunities. Valiant Pathways helps guide you through your college experience with intention, community, and personal growth beyond the classroom. Through Valiant Pathways, you will participate in activities, events, and leadership opportunities that help you: 

  • Explore Your Passions. College is about trying new things, connecting with peers, and discovering what drives you both personally and professionally. Every experience you take part in shapes your story, preparing you for what is next. 
  • Gain Career-Ready Competencies. From teamwork and problem-solving to communication and leadership, you will strengthen the competencies employers are looking for, making you a top candidate. 
  • Build Your Co-Curricular Transcript. Your Co-Curricular transcript is a record of your skills and achievements outside of the classroom that will set you apart in internships, job applications, and graduate school applications. 

 

Your pathway starts here! Complete the Valiant Pathways Interest Form.

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Campus to Career Pathway

Whether you join a club, volunteer with the Clark Center, or attend a career workshop, every experience matters. Valiant Pathways ensures your participation efforts are recorded, recognized, and celebrated.   
Career advisor coaching student at the CCD
1st and 2nd Year

Explorer

  • Meet with CCD to discuss Focus 2​
  • Develop an approved resume​
  • Attend the Involvement Fair​
  • Attend an Academic Edge workshop​
  • Build out a Handshake account​
  • Attend Wellness Expo​
  • Volunteer with the Clark Center​
  • Attend Campus-wide event (e.g., Fall Fest)​
students and community members seated watching a marketing panel
3rd Year

Builder

  • Conduct Informational Interview​
  • Attend Internship Panel​
  • Join a professional club or honor society ​
  • Attend a Networking Event​
  • Hold Campus Job​
  • Participate in skill building event​
  • Discuss NACE competencies with a Career Counselor​
  • Volunteer in an area of interest​
Alumn networking with student at Reid Castle
4th Year

Leader

  • Participate in an internship​
  • Participate in a mock interview​
  • Connect with an alum in your field of interest​
  • Attend a Site Visit​
  • Attend Career Launch Week ​
  • Apply for a job (or grad school)​
  • Serve on the Exec Board of a Club​
  • Curate LinkedIn Profile​

Your pathway starts here! Complete the Valiant Pathways Interest Form

 


 

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