Digital Enrichment Badges

Source: https://employability.uq.edu.au/digital-enrichment-badges Parent: https://employability.uq.edu.au/

Enrichment Badges are intended to recognise the personal and professional development you have gained through your participation in a range of UQ enrichment programs and experiential learning activities.

Digital Enrichment Badges contain verified metadata describing the activity and how you earned the badge. You can use the digital badge on social media platforms, digital resumes, and email signatures to help you to communicate your particular competencies, capabilities and attributes.

• Community Engagement
• Research and Innovation
• Professional Engagement

The Get Set Mentoring Program is designed to help new students connect,with peers, mentors and the wider community. Volunteer mentors guide new UQ students through the first 6 weeks of semester, sharing tips for study and campus life.  Mentors empower and support new students to navigate university life and settle into their studies.

Through participation in the Get Set Mentoring Program as a Peer Mentor, students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Model positive mentoring capabilities such as active listening, compassion, responsiveness, sensitivity to concerns, and confidentiality in real interactions with new students.
• Communicate effectively by adapting their style to different mentee needs, offering clear guidance and providing constructive, strengths focussed feedback.
• Apply critical thinking to support mentees through challenges; offering creative, practical solutions that promote studen success.
• Lead with integrity, cultual competency, teamwork and empathy, embodying the Get Set ethos of providing personalised, responsive and positive support.

Participation as a Peer Mentor in the Get Set Mentoring Program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Respectful leaders
• Influential communicators

Student-Staff Partnership Projects connect students and staff as equal partners and collaborators on projects that seek to enhance the UQ community - effecting positive change within the teaching and learning, student experience and governance/strategy environments. Students engage in up to 21 weeks of collaboration on their project in their partnership teams.

Through participation in a Student-Staff Partnership Project students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Understand the partnership ethos, premised upon respect, mutual learning, accountability and shared responsibility.
• Integrate diverse perspectives to enable collaborative partnership
• Apply project management strategies and tools
• Communicate confidently across diverse contexts
• Effect transformational change and value continuous improvement

Participation in Student Staff Partnership projects also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Courageous thinkers
• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators

The EAIT Leaders Extension Program is a diverse community of highly-engaged undergraduate and postgraduate coursework student leaders within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and IT, aiming to develop their leadership skills, contribute to the University and improve the student experience for others.  Students are invited to join the program after completing the Leaders a EAIT pathway program.

Students continue their journey of leadership and development through shaping and assisting with the delivery of events, representing EAIT at faculty engagement and student experience sessions, mentoring and providing guidance to Leaders at EAIT pathway participants, and attending regular training and debrief sessions to reflect on their leadership growth.

Through completion of the EAIT Leaders Extension program, students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Apply leadership skills in practical, dynamic environments
• Mentor peers and foster inclusive leadership development
• Contribute to the planning and logistics of events in a professional manner
• Facilitate reflection and feedback to support program improvement
• Represent the EAIT Faculty with integrity and professionalism
• Strengthen employability through demonstrated leadership in faculty-wide initiatives

Participation in the EAIT Leaders Extension program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators
• Respectful leaders

http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/leaders-at-eait

The Get Involved Volunteering program connects students with meaningful on-campus volunteering opportunities aligned with their personal interests and career goals. Through volunteering, students broaden their social and professional networks, develop communication and collaboration and leadership skills and make a positive impact with the wider UQ community.

Through completion of a minimum of 10 hours of Get Involved Volunteering, students have demonstrated their ability to:

Communicate clearly and listen actively to peers, staff, and community members in varied contexts.

• Build meaningful connections across diverse groups, strengthening their identity as engaged and connected citizens.
• Collaborate effectively in teams, showing empathy, adaptability, and respect for different perspectives
• Represent UQ with professionalism and integrity, contributing positively to the wider community
• Translate personal initiative into collective impact, reinforcing both civic responsibility and communication confidence

Participation in the Get Involved Volunteering program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators

https://life.uq.edu.au/getset

The Summer and Winter Research Programs provide opportunites for students to engage in research-related activities alongside some of the University's leading academics and researchers.  \ The Summer Research Program runs for 6 weeks in January and February and the Winter program runs for 4 weeks in June and July.  Tasks can include: ethics applications, data collection, survey design, literature reviews, data analysis using relevant software, report preparation, research presentation.

Through participation in either the Summer or Winter Research programs, students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Apply appropriate research methodologies to their project.
• Independently assess information and evidence and critically evaluate a range of information sources.
• Enhance content knowledge in the chosen research field.
• Apply critical thinking and/or logical analysis to the research project.
• Effectively communicate research concepts through written reports and/or presentation.

Participation in the Summer and Winter Research Programs also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Accomplished Scholars
• Courageous thinkers
• Influential communicators

The Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) Industry Mentoring Program connects penultimate and final year students studying engineering, architecture, and computing with established alumni and industry professionals. The program assists students with their career development and transition from university into the workplace, engaging business professionals in a mutually beneficial partnership.

Through participation in the EAIT Industry Mentoring Program students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Identify and connect with people that will form part of their industry/professional network
• Utilise practical advice from industry to prepare for their transition to work, bridging the gap between being a student and entering the workplace.
• Apply academic knowledge in the workplace, set goals, and explore career options.

Participation in the EAIT Industry Mentoring Program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators
• Respectful leaders

My Career Adviser (MCA) is an online career development and employability platform to help students navigate their employability journey at UQ and future career path. Students work through a range of interactive resources and modules covering subjects such as career action planning, creating and refining a resume, preparing for job applications and interviews, and transition to work, and complete a capstone project for each of the 4 key topic areas.

Through completion of the full 40 hours of My Career Adviser activities, students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Create and implement a career action plan
• Understand and harness the value of experiential learning for Career Development
• Develop and maintain their professional network.
• Prepare application documentation and effectively answer interview questions
• Articulate their professional identity online, in networking and recruitment situations

Participation in My Career Adviser also contributes to the development of the  following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators

The Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Recruitment Ready program is a six-week, industry partnered initative designed to help students confidently navigate real-world recruitment processes.  Targeted at mid-degree students, the program provides hands-on experience with industry standard recruitment and interview tasks, modelled on current professional practice.  Students receive personalised feedback throughout the program, supporting their preparation for competitive application processes for internships, vacation progams, work experience and graduate roles.

Through participation in Recruitment Ready students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Navigate competitive recruitment processes as utilised by industry
• Prepare competitive job application documents (e.g., cover letter and resume)
• Prepare for and perform confidently in job interviews
• Communicate professionally and articulate concisely their value proposition to employers
• Engage in and effectively reflect on professional experiences
• Act on constructive feedback to improve performance in future recruitment processes

Participation in Recruitment Ready also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators

The Embassy Internship Program provides students with an interest in international culture and society, trade, diplomacy, international relations and business to experience work in a diplomatic environment over the Summer and Winter breaks.  Students engage in a range of activities including: research, translation, event coordination, liaison with other diplomatic offices, and supporting day to day consular services such as passport and visa applications and public enquiries.

Through participation in the Embassy Internship Program, students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Exhibit professionalism in diplomatic environments.
• Communicate confidently across diverse cultural and situational contexts
• Proactively expand their knowledge of cultural diversity and civic engagement.
• Apply their understanding of consular and embassy processes and functions to contribute to administrative and consular activities.
• Effectively articulate learning from this experience through written reports and/or presentations

Participation in the Embassy Internship Program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Culturally capable
• Influential communicators

Careers 101 is a four week program which equips students with the foundational knowledge of career development topics including job searching and application preparation in Australia.

Students participate in weekly 2 hour workshops and complete an additional 7 hours of educational modules. This program culminates in a submitted Career Action Plan and a pitch to stakeholders. Students also engage in peer-learning opportunities facilitated through the interactive workshops, and through online discussion boards.

Through completion of the Career 101 program, students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Develop recognition of your professional strengths, interests, and values, and articulate a professional identity aligned with your career goals through recruitment processes and online presence.
• Identify and pursue job opportunities using effective search strategies and networking techniques, while setting actionable career goals to enhance your professional connections.
• Craft tailored, high-quality resumes and cover letters that align with specific roles, while refining application materials through feedback.
• Reflect on professional experiences to develop skills, set goals, and articulate your value through frameworks like SEAL and employer-focused value pitches.

Participation in Career 101 also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators

The Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) L.E.A.D  (Leadership, Exploration, Advocacy, and Development) program offers post graduate students a series of workshops and experiences conducted over six weeks, each focusing on essential skills such as resume building, elevator pitches, academic research presentation, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.  The sessions are designed to provide hands-on experience with expert guidance to enhance student employability.

Through participation in the APS L.E.A.D program students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Learn effective leadership and advocacy skills applicable in academic and professional contexts.
• Prepare compelling job applications and elevator pitches that articulate their value to employers.
• Gain entrepreneurial insights to develop and pitch business ideas.
• Acquire skills to present research findings clearly and confidently.
• Understand how to negotiate, engage with stakeholders, and drive positive change.

Participation in the APS L.E.A.D program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators

The Science Leadership Development program mixes online modules with face-to-face events and covers a range of topics including what makes an effective leader, developing leadership within yourself, effectively leading others, respecting diversity, how to find and make the most of mentors, and how to mentor others.

Through participation in the Science Leadership Development program, students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Articulate foundational principles of what makes a good leader
• Begin to develop inward- and outward-focused leadership competencies
• Identify their strengths and weaknesses to maximise growth
• Explain the dimensions of diversity and reflect on their own social identities
• Identify principles to lead ethically and champion inclusion
• Effectively prepare for entering a mentoring relationship as a mentee and mentor
• Identify effective mentoring practices
• Recognise when and how to refer student to UQ services (or available supports)
• Reflect on what they have learnt and how to apply it
• Set goals for their leadership development.

Participation in Science Leadership Development also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Respectful leaders
• Influential communicators
• Connected citizens

The Science Leaders Academy is a diverse community of highly-engaged undergraduate and postgraduate coursework science students aiming to develop their leadership skills, contribute to the University and improve the student experience for others.  The Science Leaders Award recognises students who have actively engaged and completed at least 75 hours of leadership activity, represented their peers through committee participation, student voice and providing feedback, and undertaken personal and professional development through training, workshops, modules, social events and professional roles.

Students who receive the Science Leaders Award have demonstrated their ability to:

• Apply their leadership and mentoring capabilities in small group settings
• Identify opportunities to engage in their communities
• Reflect on their strengths and weaknesses to maximise growth
• Communicate effectively with peers
• Reflect on their experiences and apply their capabilities to new situations.

Achievement of the Science Leaders Award also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Respectful leaders
• Influential communicators
• Connected citizens

The Career Advancement Program is a four week intensive professional development experience combining in-person workshops, online learning, and industry engagement. Students refine career goals, build professional skills, and complete mock interviews and real-world projects.

Students participate in weekly in-person 2 hour workshops, and complete online educational modules. Students also engage in peer-learning opportunities facilitated through interactive workshops, and online discussion boards, and connect and network with industry partners.

Through completion of the Career Advancement Program, students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Identify key strengths, align them with current industry trends, and articulate a unique value proposition through a professional online presence and a strategic networking plan.
• Craft tailored, high-quality resumes and cover letters that align with specific roles and employer expectations, while refining application materials through feedback.
• Refine their elevator pitch, based on personalised feedback, and confidently apply the STAR technique in mock interviews.
• Engage in team-based projects addressing industry challenges, apply creative problem-solving skills, present their solutions to industry partner(s), and reflect on their development through structured feedback.

Participation in the Career Advancement Program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Courageous thinkers
• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators

The Leaders at EAIT program offers a structured pathway for students to develop their leadership potential and professional capabilities. It combines flexible online learning with dynamic face-to-face experiences to build both personal and professional leadership skills.

Students engage in a range of activities including an online industry panel workshop, an in-person skills development session, three online learning modules and leadership action peer mentoring groups focussed on applying and reflecting on the module content.  Finally, students attend a two day professional development conference, where they consolidate their learning and strengthen their leadership practice.

Through completion of the Leaders at EAIT program, students have demonstrated their ability to:

• Communicate effectively and professionally in diverse settings
• Lead and mentor peers within a collaborative and inclusive environment
• Reflect on personal leadership style and identify areas for growth
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in planning and executing peer-led initiatives
• Represent the values and strategic priorities of the EAIT Faculty and the University of Queensland
• Build employability through the application of leadership, mentoring, and teamwork in real-world contexts

Participation in the Leaders at EAIT program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators
• Respectful leaders

www.eait.uq.edu.au/leaders-at-eait

The BEL Career Mentoring Program (CMP) connects students with industry and alumni mentors to build career confidence, professional identity, and employability skills.

Students take part in a structured, semester-long mentoring and employability development program. Key components include a minimum of four one-to-one mentoring sessions, guided career development activities, facilitated group sessions, and structured reflective exercises.

Through participation in the BEL Career Mentoring Program, students demonstrate their ability to:

• Build and sustain professional mutually beneficial mentoring relationships
• Clarify and articulate career goals and professional aspirations
• Communicate confidently and professionally with industry and alumni stakeholders
• Reflect critically on personal and professional development experiences
• Apply mentoring insights to future career planning and decision-making

Participation in the BEL Career Mentoring Program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Connected citizens
• Influential communicators
• Respectful leaders

The UQ Cyber Security Internship Program offers Master of Cyber Security students the opportunity to participate in a year-long program, rotating through all cyber security functions at The University of Queensland, gaining broad, hands-on experience across each team.

Each intern experiences working in each of the cyber security functions at UQ for a duration of 11 weeks per team, under the guidance of a mentor. Interns will work on a range of operational and project-based tasks across the various teams including: Cyber Security Operations Centre; Cyber Security Risk and Assurance; Cyber Security Outreach and Culture and AUSCERT.

Participants attend monthly Skills Development sessions on topics such as Growth Mindset, Building Relationships, Accountability, and Career Goals.

Through participation in the UQ Cyber Security Internship Program students demonstrate their ability to:

• Apply theoretical cyber security knowledge to real-world scenarios using industry-relevant tools, technologies, and processes.
• Identify, assess, and respond to cyber security risks, threats, and incidents.
• Communicate cyber security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate effectively within professional teams to address security challenges.
• Behave ethically and professionally in cyber security practice.
• Interpret and apply organisational cyber security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Analyse security problems using critical and systematic thinking.
• Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving cyber security environments with resilience and flexibility.
• Apply professional and transferable skills—including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving—through structured skills development activities.

Participation in the UQ Cyber Security Internship Program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:

• Apply theoretical cyber security knowledge to real-world scenarios using industry-relevant tools, technologies, and processes.
• Courageous thinkers
• Influential communicators