Social Impact, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Credential Program
This dynamic and interactive program empowers students to demonstrate their mastery of essential workplace skills and competencies. With the rise of the gig workforce, employers increasingly seek graduates who can create value by effectively solving problems. The skills you’ll gain from this credential program will not only enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile, but will also equip you with professional development tools employers are looking for. You may even launch your own company or non-profit organization that addresses real world challenges with the knowledge acquired here!
The program offers a wealth of networking and mentoring opportunities, including access to panels, interviews with community and campus leaders, asynchronous learning modules and in-person workshops. These resources focus on key areas such as customer discovery, design thinking, storytelling, innovation and collaboration. The skills acquired through this program are invaluable and transferable to any career path you choose.
Each micro-credential involves 10-12 co-curricular hours designed to complement and enhance your academic studies. The program includes three milestones per micro-credential, with flexible options to accommodate everyone’s schedule.
Each micro-credential is 10-12 co-curricular hours, that is programmed to work with, and accentuate, a student’s academic studies. There are three milestones for each micro-credential and each one has several options to fit everyone’s schedule.
Eligibility
Applicants must be current students at UNC Charlotte. Students can sign up at any time during the semester and attend any of the events.
Application + Assessment
Questions? Contact Laura Smailes.