Colleges and universities are increasingly focused on equipping students with the essential skills for successful long-term careers. At CUNY Lehman College of Business, a proactive approach was taken through the implementation of LEAP (Learn, Empower, Ascend, Progress). This competency-based, co-curricular initiative, powered by Suitable, directly addresses career readiness and prepares students for the competitive landscape after graduation.
LEAP utilizes a mobile platform to guide business students in developing crucial skills identified by NACE core competencies. This is achieved through active participation in experiential learning and various co-curricular activities. The platform allows students to monitor their progress in real-time using co-curricular transcripts and ePortfolios. As students advance through the program, they earn shareable digital badges and achievements, visually representing their skill development.
Lawrence Fauntleroy, Director of Experiential Learning at Lehman College, shares insights into how LEAP redefines career readiness and provides students with necessary tools for today’s job market. Randy Bitting, Head of Strategy and Career Readiness at Suitable, further elaborates on best practices for enhancing career readiness and improving student outcomes. He also provides key updates regarding the latest advancements in the NACE Ready Competency Assessment Tool, highlighting its effectiveness as a Competency Based Career Assessment Tool.
Key takeaways from this program include:
- Understanding Lehman College’s effective use of Suitable for assessing co-curricular involvement and experiential learning as a competency based career assessment tool.
- Learning how Suitable empowers students to articulate their unique student journey and effectively showcase their co-curricular experiences to potential employers.
- Gaining valuable strategies and best practices to boost student engagement and career preparedness on any campus by leveraging a robust competency based career assessment tool.
