Career Events and Arch Ready Programs
Skills First: Creativity and Innovation (Arch Ready Fall 2026)
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm
Location: Online Via Handshake
Employees who demonstrate Creativity & Innovation make a difference in the workplace by understanding the needs of others, navigating diverse perspectives, and making ethical decisions. Join us to explore how this skill shows up across academic, co-curricular, and experiential learning, why it matters to employers across industries, and how to clearly communicate these experiences using a Skills First approach.
As a result of attending this session, you will be able to:
- Define the Creativity & Innovation skill and understand how it aligns with employer expectations.
- Explain why Creativity & Innovation is valued in the workplace across industries and roles.
- Identify and articulate examples of creativity and innovation from your own academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences.
- Articulate your experiences on resumes and in interviews using clear, skills-based, employer-aligned language.
- Recognize employer expectations for creativity and innovation and how these skills drive success in diverse industries.
**To receive credit for this program, you must log in through Handshake and complete the survey at the end of the session. Access to this event will be made available 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Recommended dress for this event: Casual
More information: (706) 542-3375
This event is sponsored by the UGA Career Center
*Unless otherwise noted, all University of Georgia Career Center events are for University of Georgia students and University of Georgia alumni only. Some employer information sessions are conducted by invitation only. Before attending an employer information session, please check the event details in Handshake to determine any attendance eligibility requirements.
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