Develop New Skills
Building your skillset is an essential part of your college experience and future career success. Employers are looking for more than just a degree—they want to see that you can apply what you’ve learned, adapt to new challenges, and continue to grow.
NACE
Career readiness is the development of the skills, experiences, and competencies that prepare students for success in the workplace and lifelong career management. NACE identifies eight core competencies: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Technology.
LinkedIn Learning
Access expert-led courses to build in-demand skills, explore careers, and enhance your professional development online.
Learn how to Access your free LinkedIn Learning courses HERE.
Grow with Google
Gain job-ready skills through free training, certificates, and tools to grow your career opportunities.
Free Courses and Certificates for Chico State Students, Staff, and Faculty
Coursera Career Academy
The Chico State Alumni Association has continued its partnership with Coursera, the global online learning platform, to provide alumni free access to Career Academy.
Connect with the Alumni Association to Request Your free license.
Forage
Build valuable workplace skills with Forage’s free virtual job simulations. Through interactive projects created by leading companies, you can develop technical and professional competencies, explore career fields, and gain practical experience at your own pace.
Access Forage HERE
Gain Hands on Experience
Look for opportunities to apply your skills in real-world settings. Internships, research, volunteer work, and student organizations can help you explore interests while building experience employers value.
Find a student organization on-campus to join on CatsConnect
