RISE & Career Readiness

The University of South Florida (USF) adapted the RISE Model for meaningful feedback to enhance their Career Readiness badging program. By introducing an additional "Align" stage, creating the (A)RISE framework, USF trained peer coaches to provide structured, impactful feedback that aligned with the program's goal of developing eight essential career competencies. Over 3,000 students benefited from feedback that helped them articulate skills for interviews, resumes, and beyond. Despite institutional budget cuts, the program's success demonstrated how scalable the RISE Model can be in preparing students for their careers, even with limited resources.