Employers today aren’t just looking for diplomas- they want people who can think creatively, lead teams, and solve problems in new and innovative ways. On top of earning an agriculture degree, students at Iowa State University can use the Pathways Program to gain valuable skills that can be directly applied to their career fields. Amy Mendee, Pathways innovation and leadership director, said the program helps students connect classroom learning with career development opportunities.
Mendee said the Pathway Planner allows students to be more intentional with the career development activities and events they engage in and plan out when they can participate in them.
The short, focused learning experiences are called micro-credentials, which sharpen the skills employers value most and can be listed on resumes and professional profiles.
For more information, visit pathways.cals.iastate.edu.
