Lincoln Financial Scholars Program
The Lincoln Financial Scholars Program is designed to nurture the potential of Scholars, while equipping them with the tools they need for a successful career that empowers them to make their unique and impactful marks on the world. Scholars gained a general understanding of foundational values in the areas of personal and professional development, and how each value contributes to the overall preparedness for the professional world. The recipient of the certificate has completed a rigorous program with various opportunities for theoretical learning and practical application of learned professional competencies with a focus on professional and career development.
Program Outcomes:
1. Analyze appearance and perception in group settings.
2. Identify how to work with people who have different work and interpersonal styles.
3. Analyze various ways individuals may process information in a professional setting.
4. Explore ways to develop your emotional intelligence.
5. Explore different types of communication- verbal, non-verbal, written.
6. Demonstrating leadership, teamwork, interpersonal skills, dependability, active listening, and critical thinking in the workplace.
7. Understand the general concept of networking and its importance in career development.
8. Gain knowledge on how to engage mentors to network for full-employment opportunities.
9. Recognize and capitalize on personal strengths to achieve goals.
Skills / Knowledge
- Developing a Professional Identity
- Presentation and Networking
- Career Planning
- Building Professional Relationships
- Cultivation of Professional Skills
- Internship and Career Support
- Career and Professional Development
- Interpersonal, Social, and Leadership Development
- Developing Sense of Self
- Leadership
- UNCF
- SPDP
Earning Criteria
Required
Interpersonal Development
Career and Professional Development
Academic Rigor
Professional Development