Gold Career Readiness Application - Spring 2026

Applications and all documentation need to be completed in the Spring 2026 semester and turned in by 8 a.m. on April 24, 2026.

Applications will NOT be accepted after the deadline.

Full Name: Full Name: First Last
Please enter your name as it appears in Banner.
Tech Email:

A Tech email is MANDATORY. Your application may not be processed if a personal email is used.
T#
Must be between 8 and 11 characters. Currently Entered: 0 characters.
Enter your T#
PART ONE - SELF EXPLORATION
By checking the boxes below, I am indicating that I have completed both assignments in Part One.
TypeFocus self assessment
Career Plan (check one)

Career Plan (check one) Completed using Career Plan Builder on ElevateTrak.com
Comments:
PART TWO - SKILL BUILDING
By checking the boxes below, I certify that I have completed both assignments in Part Two.
Watch ""Intro to Applying Career Competencies" on ElevateTrak.com. Complete the Knowledge Test and upload certificate to Handshake account under "other documents".
Career Engagement Activity. Check one box:

Career Engagement Activity. Check one box: I joined a Campus Club or Community Organization. Examples: an affinity club, professional organization, Greek organization, student government. (To receive credit, I understand that (1) the club/organization must appear on my resume, (2) I will submit my resume with this application, and (3) the club/organization is entered unter "Notes" below.)
Notes:
Resume

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I completed a 750-word academic paper on an occupation of interest that cites at least two sources. I confirm that AI tools were not used to created the paper. I am uploading the competed paper with this application.
750-Word Academic Paper

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I attended a Co-op Meetup. Date listed below.
Date of Co-op Meetup
PART THREE - INTRODUCTION TO JOB SEARCH
Complete all of the following assignments.
Build your Handshake Profile. Be sure to complete sections on Major, Summary, 2 Courses and 2 Current Skills. Be sure to mark your profile "public" to receive credit for this assignment. Resume Design and Upload. Watch the Resume Writing Tutorial Parts 1 and 2 on ElevateTrack.com (in class or as a homework assignment). Construct your employer-ready resume from the tutorial and upload it to your Handshake account under "other documents." Interviewing Skills and Introduction to Star-L. Watch the (12:35) Interview Prepartation - An Introduction to STAR-L on ELevateTrak.com (in class or as a homework assignment). Take the Knowledge Test and dowload the certification of completion to your Handshake account under "Other" documents. As part of this assignmnet go to the STAR-L Worksheet module on ElevateTrak.com and complete STAR-L answers for the interview questions: "Tell us how you came to choose Tennessee Tech as your college of choice? Please walk us through your decision making process". (Save your answers and dowload PDF to your Handshake account under "other documents").
BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR iLEARN CLASS.

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Gold Career Readiness Application - Spring 2026

Gold Career Readiness Application - Spring 2026

PART ONE - SELF EXPLORATION By checking the boxes below, I am indicating that I have completed both assignments in Part One.

PART TWO - SKILL BUILDING By checking the boxes below, I certify that I have completed both assignments in Part Two.

PART THREE - INTRODUCTION TO JOB SEARCH Complete all of the following assignments.

BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR iLEARN CLASS. Additional Information

PART ONE - SELF EXPLORATION
By checking the boxes below, I am indicating that I have completed both assignments in Part One.

PART TWO - SKILL BUILDING
By checking the boxes below, I certify that I have completed both assignments in Part Two.

PART THREE - INTRODUCTION TO JOB SEARCH
Complete all of the following assignments.

BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR iLEARN CLASS.

Additional Information