Pathway Planner

Pathway Planner

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Let's get connected

We are here to help you map out opportunities and boost your skill development using the Pathway Planner – a tool designed to lead you on the path to career success.

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Embark on your journey with the Pathway Planner

Map out opportunities that lead you to lifelong success and level up your professional skills!

Use the Pathway Planner alongside your degree plan to track what you've learned and to help tell the whole story of your experience at Iowa State.

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Adele Hogan
"The Pathway Planner offers a great way to reflect on my whole college experience and identify skills and areas that I am good at or need to continue to work on."
Adele Hogan, Senior, Food Science

Sample Pathway Planners

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Sample Planner 1

Please note that the Pathway Planner is UNIQUE to you. This is just an example of how students are using their Planner. 

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Sample Planner 2

Please note that the Pathway Planner is UNIQUE to you. This is just an example of how students are using their Planner. 

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Sample Planner 3

Please note that the Pathway Planner is UNIQUE to you. This is just an example of how students are using their Planner. 

Using the Pathway Planner

Collect a Badge for Completing Your Pathway Planner

Pathways program members can earn a badge for reflecting on their career preparations for a minimum of two academic years in their Pathway Planner. Not a program member yet? Sign up

Designing Career Success BadgeDesigning Career Success

Reflect on your learning experiences with a Pathway Planner and mentor for two academic years.
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Showcase Your Skills

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Get More Hands-On Experience

Ready to put your skills to the test? Explore available opportunities on our Learn by Doing experience finder. Can't find what you're looking for? Send us a quick message. We'll let you know if it qualifies for our program badges.

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