Gold Career Readiness Application -Fall 2026

Applications and all documentation need to be completed in the Fall 2026 semester and turned in by 8 a.m. on November 20, 2026.

Applications will NOT be accepted after the deadline.

Full Name: Full Name: First Last
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Tech Email:

A Tech email is MANDATORY. Your application may not be processed if a personal email is used.
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PART ONE - SELF EXPLORATION
By checking the boxes below, I am indicating that I have completed both assignments in Part One.

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 - completed using Career Plan Builder on Elevatetrak.com. Download your "My Career Plan Summary" and upload it to your Handshake profile's documents section under the "Other Documents".
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PART TWO - SKILL BUILDING
By checking the boxes below, I certify that I have completed both assignments in Part Two.
1.) Watch Applying Career Competencies on ElevateTrak.com

PART TWO - SKILL BUILDING
By checking the boxes below, I certify that I have completed both assignments in Part Two.
1.) Watch Applying Career Competencies on ElevateTrak.com Watch video and complete the Knowledge Test. Download that certification of completion then upload it to your Handshake profile's documents section under the "Other Documents".
2.) Career Engagement Activity. Complete one task:

2.) Career Engagement Activity. Complete one task: 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, and (2) the club/organization is entered into the box below asking for the name of this organization I completed a 750 word academic paper on an occupation of interest that cites at least two sources I Attended a CO-OP/Internship Meet-up this semester I attended the Annual Employer Expo (Job and Internship Fair) that took place on September 17th, 2026. *You must card swipe/tap at the event to receive credit for this* I scheduled a One on One appointment with the Center for Career Development and one of their professional staff members via Handshake.
Please Select the Date of your co-op/internship meet-up:

Please Select the Date of your co-op/internship meet-up: August 27th in Roaden University Center Room 371 September 3rd Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room October 20th Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room November 19th Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room
Please list your Club/Organization Below:
Please upload your 750-Word Academic Paper below. I acknowledge no AI tools were used in creating this paper.

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PART THREE - INTRODUCTION TO JOB SEARCH
By checking the boxes below, I certify that I have completed all of the items in Part 3:

PART THREE - INTRODUCTION TO JOB SEARCH
By checking the boxes below, I certify that I have completed all of the items in Part 3: 1.) Building Your Handshake Profile by filling out your Major, Summary, at least two current skills and two courses. 2.) Resume Design and Upload. Watch the Resume Writing Tutorial Parts 1 and 2 on ElevateTrack.com. Construct your employer-ready resume and upload it to your Handshake account under "Resume" in the documents section. 3.) Interviewing Skills and Introduction to Star-L. Watch the (12:35) STAR-L video on ELevateTrak.com and complete the Knowledge Test. Download that certification of completion then upload it to your Handshake profile under "Other" Documents. 4.) Complete to the STAR-L Worksheet under Career Competency Tools on ElevateTrak.com answering this question, "Tell us how you came to choose Tennessee Tech as your college of choice? Please walk us through your decision making process". Download your answers as a PDF then upload it to your Handshake account under "Other Documents". 5.) Log in to Elevatetrak.com and scroll down to the Etiquette section. Click the “Communication and Digital Etiquette” module. From there, watch all four videos and take the knowledge quiz associated with each video. Once completed, download those knowledge tests and upload them to your Handshake profile’s documents section under the “other documents” section.
BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR COURSE.
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Gold Career Readiness Application -Fall 2026

Gold Career Readiness Application -Fall 2026

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