The Command Your Career Quality Enhancement Plan at LSU of Alexandria is a strategic initiative to enhance students' career readiness and professional success. This program provides a comprehensive framework that integrates academic programs, student support resources, and mentorship opportunities. LSUA is committed to ensuring that our graduates are career ready and confident, providing the relationships, support, and experiences that are critical for their long-term success. Let's get to work!
Durable Skills are the competencies that the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has determined are critical for career-readiness.
LSUA Command Your Career pathway focuses on four of the eight.
Begin by taking a career inventory and completing your degree audit plan. Attend at least three campus events and join a student organization. Boost your career networking by completing your Handshake profile and uploading your resume.
Prepare for your career by completing a HIPS Seminar or earning a CYC Skill Badge, gaining an industry credential, and taking on leadership roles. Present at conferences, and expand your network through internships, mentoring, and industry events.
Build a strong foundation for your future by completing a durable skills project, earning a CYC Skill Badge, and gaining skills as a student worker. Challenge yourself to take on a leadership role in a student organization and attend campus events!
Participate in a Career Center workshop, polish your resume and profile on Handshake or LinkedIn, and complete an exit interview or a CYC reflective project to assess your career-readiness.