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AV抖阴 Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development
Written By: Samantha Contreras
The AV抖阴 Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six AV抖阴 student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month. 鈥�
鈥淓mployers in our region know that students who receive this certificate have been through professional and career development training that makes them ready on day one for the work environment,鈥� said Susan Krafft, executive director of Career Services.
The Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development acknowledges students鈥� successful completion of a comprehensive slate of career preparation programs and services that give them a competitive edge in obtaining internships and securing employment. The program offers workshops and networking opportunities by helping students develop a professional portfolio of skills and attributes sought by area, regional, and national employers.
鈥淔ive years ago, I never thought I鈥檇 graduate with any degree,鈥� said Diep Pham, from Bi锚n H貌a City, Vietnam, a recipient of the Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development. 鈥淚 needed an internship or a job that related to my major, and my biggest accomplishment is getting an internship at Landmark CPAs through the Coffee Mixer co-hosted by the Babb center.鈥� 鈥�
鈥淐areer Services helped me better understand how to present myself as a professional in the working industry,鈥� added Kendall Shropshire, Master of Healthcare Administration Master鈥檚 degree graduate and member of Non-Traditional Student Organization. 鈥淭he workshops on interviewing skills and resumes have helped me be better positioned when applying for jobs.鈥�
Students who complete the program receive a cord to wear at graduation for their achievement and the official Certificate of Distinction from the Registrar鈥檚 office with the student鈥檚 diploma.
Students receiving the certificates include:
Gold Certificate Recipients:
- Fatima Bonilla, Elementary Education K-6 major from Fort Smith
- Rosie Nguyen, Surgical Technology major from Fort Smith
- Lindsey Sawyer, Elementary Education K-6 major from Fort Smith
- Kendell Shropshire, Healthcare Administration master鈥檚 degree graduate from Wister, Oklahoma
- Daisy Vargas, Elementary Education K-6 major from Fort Smith
Silver Certificate Recipients:
- Diep Pham, Accounting major from Bi锚n H貌a City, Vietnam
Bonilla, Sawyer, and Vargas were acknowledged for their achievement at the School of Education Pinning Ceremony on May 3, and the Career Services office celebrated Pham on Friday, May 2. Nguyen was recognized at the Surgical Technology Pinning Ceremony on May 5, and Shropshire was presented her cord at the May 7 commencement ceremony.
鈥淚t has been wonderful getting to know these students and seeing how well they have done in practice interviews and networking events. Any employer would be lucky to have them on their staff,鈥� said Krafft.
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