Recent studies have shown that there is a growing workforce and employers are looking for graduates that understand how to create value by solving problems. The Community Engagement Pathway is a tool to guide users on their community-based learning journey as they thoughtfully and productively address the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region. This cohesive, interactive program will allow students to show that they have acquired specific skills, or competencies useful in the workplace, and provide them with competencies that enable students to highlight on their resume, Portfolium, and LinkedIn. 

This tool helps users navigate numerous opportunities to engage with the greater Charlotte community, and encourages them to build on those experiences while cultivating and articulating a unique civic identity. The pathway illuminates the connections between users' community-based learning experience, academic journey, and broader personal and professional purpose. Upon completion of the COOPERATE level milestone, students will earn the Community Engagement credential and badge. 

For more information, contact Dr. Tamara Johnson, Director of Engaged Scholarship at urbanCORE, the hub of UNC Charlotte's engaged scholarship ecosystem.