Preparing for Your Future
Take charge of your professional growth and be among the first 100 graduate students to complete the Professional Development Level Up challenge.
Members of the Grad Pack will build practical skills, make progress toward a certificate, and earn exclusive NC State Graduate School rewards along the way. Complete each step, collect each reward, and join a community of graduate students investing in what comes next. Sign Up Today! The challenge ends December 1, 2026.
The First 100 to Take The Challenge
Be among the first 100 to complete every item on the list before December 1, and earn top prizes.
Complete the Competencies Assessment
Identify your strengths, reflect on your goals and discover where to focus your professional development.
Your reward: An NC State custom sticker set
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Sign Up for a Certificate
Choose a certificate that aligns with your interests and career goals, then create a clear path for building new skills.
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Attend Three Eligible Fall Professional Development Workshops
Complete at least three fall Professional Development workshops that count toward your selected certificate.
Your reward: A Professional Development T-shirt
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Complete a Microlearning Module
Build a new skill through a flexible, focused learning experience that fits your schedule.
Your reward: Professional Development Portable Power Bank
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Complete the Full Challenge
Finish every item on the list and earn your place among the First 100. Participants who complete the full challenge will receive:
- An NC State Graduate School lapel pin
- Recognition as one of the first graduate students to complete the Professional Development Level Up challenge
Why Take Part?
Ready to Level Up?
The challenge ends when the first 100 participants complete every requirement. Start now, track your progress and claim your place in the First 100.
Questions about the challenge? Email us at [email protected]