Ready Day 1 Certification Program
The Ready Day 1 Certification Program is designed to do just that by recognizing high-impact practices that you complete during your study at Georgia Southern. The certificate will identify you to potential employers as a graduate who has gained core career readiness competencies by completing activities such as internships, study abroad, sponsored research, participation in career and networking events, and one-on-one meetings with a Georgia Southern Career & Internship Advisor.
*Special thanks to the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) for serving as our pilot college in this initiative. More about Ready Day 1 in CBSS may be found here.
How the Program Works
You receive Ready Day 1 certification by collecting 12 or more points during your undergraduate study at Georgia Southern.
Three (3) Core Program Points
You must complete three (3) core program points, which can be satisfied through:
- Activating your student account in Handshake (1 point)
- Having your résumé reviewed and approved in Handshake (2 points)
- Meeting with a member of the Office of Career and Professional Development team by appointment (2 points)
Nine (9) or More Additional Program Points
You obtain the additional nine (9) or more program points by successfully completing:
- GSU 2131: Career Exploration (4 points)
- GSU 2132: Professional Development Seminar (4 points)
- A professional internship or other professional experience (4 points)
- Recorded in Handshake and approved for academic credit OR
- Recorded in Handshake and approved by the Coordinator of Experiential Learning
- A study abroad program (4 points)
- Subject to university policy governing earned credits
- Faculty-sponsored research or participation in Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) (4 points)
- Subject to university policy governing earned credits
- Participation in the Eagle Mentoring Program (2 points)
- Attending an Office of Career and Professional Development career fair or networking event accessible in Handshake (1 point each, maximum 4 allowable)
- A job shadowing experience (1 point)
- A practice interview via Big Interview (2 points)
- An on-campus interview with an external prospective employer for an internship or professional position (2 points)
When you complete 12 or more points you will be awarded a signed Ready Day 1 Certificate as well as a Ready Day 1 graduation cord! We encourage you to record the completion of your Ready Day 1 certification in Handshake, on your résumé and on your LinkedIn profile.
How to Get Started
The Ready Day 1 Certification Program is an optional activity that you complete to document the critical career readiness skills that employers are seeking.
Complete the Eagle Engage registration form to opt-in to the program.
Please visit Eagle Engage → Experiences → Certifications to update your career readiness activities as you complete them. Some activities will be automatically updated for you via integration with Handshake.
Outcomes Sheets
Certified Graduates
Fall 2023 Certified Graduates
Accounting
Alyssa Hall
Anna Williford
Austin Ciliberto
Bryan Turknett
Carson Estep
Elliott Veal
Frank Velazquez-Garcia
Ibrahim Fadesire
Juliet Romans
Kiley Smith
Nicole Moman
Rilnell Alford
Thomas DeLoach
Zachary Nelson
Te’a Mercer
Business Administration
Dominic Reynolds
Computer Engineering
Francis Sullivan
Computer Science
Jensen Bromm
Jessica Zumbach
Joselin Aguirre Trujillo
Mateo Maldonado Rojas
Construction Engineering
David Arteaga
Oliver Arteaga
Reed Curtis
Construction Management
Aaron Fraire
Alexander Colligan
Ashton Bradley
Guadalupe Martinez-Castro
James O’Quinn
Sean Green
Ta’san King
Vincent Ruggiero
Zachary Powell
Electrical Engineering
Byron Paz-Calderon
Jonathan Doksa Kamba Ngoyi
Mia Abney
William Evelyn
Exercise Science
Emily Richardson
Fashion Merchandising &
Apparel Design
Kimberly Powell
Kirsten Harris
Finance
Ariela Samour Fernandez
Calton Bishop
Hugh Weaver
Jessica Daniel
Jorge Maldonado
Julia White
Trever Wells
Human Development & Family Science
Tess Toombs
Information Systems
Allison Schmid
Antonio Napier
Cimone Jefferson
Patrick Farrell
Information Technology
Aisha Emmanuel
Bless Kelly
Brandon Dean
Hunter Scott
Jocquievous Floyd
Joseph Frye
McKayla Lambert
Michael Shaw
Randall Clarke
Ryan Clarke
Ryan McKenna
Interdisciplinary Studies
Victoria Coleman
Interior Design
Cecily Dunlap
Peyton Varner
Management
Bryce Woods
Chase Smith
Daniel Sabir
Emma Davis
Mattison Laster
William Davis
William Hearn
Quintin Adams
Darryl Henderson
Marketing
Asron Mcalhany
Jaysha
Mcclendon
Luis Crus
Maxwell Mehok
Destinee Taylor
Mathematics
Gabrielle Pierre
Mechanical Engineering
Ainsley Keller
Andre St Pierre
Carter Stokes
Malachi Caines
Nithin Muthukumar
Noah Davie
Seven-Malik Hawkins
Political Science
Coleman O’Quinn
Psychology
Alaina Godbee
Cassandra Presas
Deborah Rudy
Edward Singletary
Felicia Tilles
Kayla Appiah
Nikita Vaquero
Savannah Dew
Shawna Welch
Thomas Johnson
Public Relations
Olivia Mejeris
Sociology
Aysia Berry
Latriona Holmes
Shekina Williams
Sport Management
Rachel Cannon
Supply Chain Management
Amy Hernandez
James Muller
John Henderson
Kaevon Corlew
Kevon Williams
Matthew Land
Thomas Smith
Tim Gradischnig
Spring 2023 Certified Graduates
Accounting
Jaap Aaldering
Jasmine Alexander
Austin Ashworth
Katelyn Carter
Axel Alicea Cruz
Jacob Dease
Ibrahim Fadesire
Anna Folsom
Madilyn Gallagher
Lillian Herring
Whitney Miller
Tyler Murph
Carter Nguyen
Monica Otero
Child & Family Development
Katherine Cannada
Leah Davis
Haley Mapp
Civil Engineering
Kenneth Edouazin
Communication Studies
Brennan Pollock
Ainsley Riddle
Computer Engineering
Princess Asomba
Wright Beisel
Computer Science
Kelly Entrekin
Jessica Zumbach
Construction Management
Osvaldo Alvarado
Memphis Churchwell
Bringham Clark
Landon Dukes
Austin Edwards
Jack Edwards
David Fulcher
Alexander Gronau
Landon Hammond
Vincent Ruggiero
Brody Sagues
Gage Young
Criminal Justice
Duncan Googe
Samerra Hall
Matthew Kreutz
Jade Leonard
Kaniya Smith
Economics
Taylor Bater
Maverick Boring
Electrical Engineering
Benjamin Brazel
Jeremie Otniel Kamba Kalunga
Elementary Education
Darley Desormo
Sarah Rawls
Fashion Merchandising &
Apparel Design
Nyjah Gaither
Lauren Gilliard
Hailey McNulty
Finance
Jadah Birdsong
Jessica Daniel
Lawson Dooling
Austin Ervin
Alundre Mcghee
Michael O’keefe
Aubrey Steadman
David Young
Information Systems
Christopher Clay
Jazmine Hodges
Dylan Peek
Mason Woods
Information Technology
Gabriel Beckum
Ryan Clarke
Efe Faydaci
Jocquievous Floyd
Joseph Frye
Sara Hause
Jaedon Johnson
Christopher Witter
Anthony Wyche
Interdisciplinary Studies
Reid Dedman
Reece Meagher
International Studies
Jade Bennett
Management
Lizbeth Avendano
Ashley Boatwright
Lauren Cooper
Hailey Harvey
Ashlynn Melnyk
Colin Milite
Khady Ndiaye
Alexys Neidigh
John Radcliffe
Trevor Sconyers
Isaiah Simmons
Abby Strong
Noah Wright
Manufacturing Engineering
Austin Fitts
Marketing
Polly Alsobrook
Blake Baker
Bryce Barwick
Christopher Barwick
Adrianna Baskett
Joshua Bevill
Taylor Carroll
Alexandra Cimmerer
Brennan Craig
Hannah Darby
Lena Gunthorp
Anthony Hendricks
Taylor Holwell
Kelly Mueller
Jennifer Neely
James Pittman
Rebekah Stevens
Nina Valente
Lisandra Vidal Velez
Reid Wilcher
Mathematics
Madison Edwards
Mechanical Engineering
Jolie Ahrens
Joshua Bunting
Allison Flatt
Sam Moelter
Nnamdi Ofuani
Multimedia Film & Production
Taylor Hunter
Morgan Mccullogh
Multimedia Journalism
Brian Cole
Erin Ware
Nursing
Rebecca Bracken
Psychology
Molly Balducci
Kaela Bedford
Emily Brown
Edie Grice
Sharon Hathaway
Marcela Niles
Carlee Norman
Sha’paires Orange
Caroline Peters
Sarah Willis
Public Health
Kellie Arnold
Public Relations
Adrianna Bodruk
Rebecca Lerzo
Samantha Santerre
Kimberly Smith
Katherine Wells
Secondary Education
Antonia Carvalho
Sociology
Deshon Lee
Megan Livengood
Kai Rivers
Jordan Waller
Sport Management
Ethan Leonard
Supply Chain Management
Alden Angle
Hunter Blanchard
Demarion Burns
Nicholas Diacetis
Jakob Gross
Joseph Harrelson
Jacob Harris
Caroline Labiche
Carlyle Murad
Henry Moore
Shawn Ragan
Trista Roush
Mason Verdi
Andrew Wallace
Connor Wilburn
Fall 2022 Certified Graduates (Pilot Cohort)
Beau Barrow, Accounting
Josiyah Bruen, Accounting
Seryne Flewellen, Accounting
Madison Garcia, Accounting
Lexi Hoenie, Accounting
Navia Johnson-McCloud, Accounting
Catherine McCann, Accounting
Wright Rockett, Accounting
Novelet Rolle, Accounting
Jack Snyder, Accounting
Sarah Swindell, Accounting
Lindsey Thompson, Accounting
Donovan Clayton, Civil Engineering
Elliot Medlock, Civil Engineering
Leviticus Collins, Communications Studies
Jessica Zumbach, Computer Science
Kenneth Allen, Construction Management
Tucker Brown, Construction Management
Tahj Collins, Construction Management
Brayan Escudero, Construction Management
Jackson Gann, Construction Management
Nicholas Hyde, Construction Management
Bryson Mitchell, Construction Management
William Sandbach, Construction Management
Jesus Garcia, Criminal Justice
Ainsleey Gilreath, Criminal Justice
Madison Holden, Criminal Justice
Layla McGill, Criminal Justice
Dawson Carter, Finance
Patrick Casey, Finance
Ruby Duarte, Finance
Ee’den Ellis, Finance
Nathan Sumner, Finance
James Hollingsworth, Information Systems
Emmanuel Battle, Information Technology
Nguyen-An Dang, Information Technology
Audrey King, Information Technology
George Mainer, Information Technology
Brandon Norwood, Information Technology
Brandon Ware, Information Technology
Kendrick Williams, Information Technology
Ansley Atkinson, Management
Kaiden Caudle, Management
Gregory Covin, Management
Brendan Davis, Management
Milani Richardson, Management
Ashton Sandy, Management
Matthew Whitridge, Management
Caleb Everard, Marketing
Jack Greene, Marketing
Brandon Onuschak, Marketing
Sara Pascocello, Marketing
Hannah Poole, Marketing
Jared Smith, Marketing
Marstydia Ware, Middle Grades Education
Molly Silva, Philosophy
Catherine Fernandes, Public Relations
Trenazae Ford, Secondary Education
Davis Hall, Sociology
Deshon Lee, Sociology
Ian Blewett, Supply Chain Management
Zachary Clowe, Supply Chain Management
Matthew Deboer, Supply Chain Management
Covey Higgins, Supply Chain Management
John Horton, Supply Chain Management
Andrew Jakubsen, Supply Chain Management
Anuj Khadka, Supply Chain Management
Michael King, Supply Chain Management
Adal Reyes, Supply Chain Management
Paige Striebig, Supply Chain Management
Cal Teems, Supply Chain Management
Isabella Smith, World Languages
Last updated: 2/2/2024
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