Your Career Starts Here — Build Skills, Confidence, and Connections
Career readiness means having the essential skills, knowledge, and experiences to confidently enter the workforce or graduate school. At UA Little Rock, we help you develop those competencies through workshops, resources, and real-world experiences.
NACE Career Readiness Competencies
Career Services has packaged a series of LinkedIn Learning modules aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies to encourage students to be career-ready.
Career readiness serves as the foundation for showcasing essential core competencies that equip students for success in the workplace and ongoing career development throughout their lives.
NACE Career Readiness Competencies include the following:
● Career & Self-Development
● Communication
● Critical Thinking
● Equity & Inclusion
● Leadership
● Professionalism
● Teamwork
● Technology
Employers consistently emphasize that transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism are just as important as your major or technical knowledge. According to the NACE Job Outlook Report 2024, 91% of employers say they prioritize candidates who demonstrate strong career readiness competencies, and more than 80% specifically look for skills like communication, teamwork, and critical thinking when making hiring decisions. The NACE Career Competencies framework helps students understand and develop these future-proof skills that apply across any industry, job role, or career path. By building these competencies, you are not just preparing for your first job; you are preparing for long-term career success.
LinkedIn Learning (Free Access Through CALS)
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) offers free access to LinkedIn Learning for anyone with a CALS library card. If you do not already have a card, you can sign up online using the link below.
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University Career Services LinkedIn Learning Path
Below is a curated selection of LinkedIn Learning (search for bolded titles) courses aligned with the NACE Career Readiness Competencies. These courses are designed to help learners strengthen transferable skills, support academic success, and prepare for internships, jobs, and future career growth.
- Career & Self-Development: Planning Your Career and Your Life
- Communication: Communication Foundations
- Critical Thinking: Developing a Critical Thinking Mindset
- Equity & Inclusion: Individual Accountability for Equity and Inclusion
- Leadership: Top 10 Rules for Highly Effective Leadership
- Professionalism: Business Etiquette for the Modern Workplace
- Teamwork: Teamwork Foundations
- Technology: Working with Computers and Devices