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The ASRE Pathways Program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette recognizes students who combine research competence with specialized knowledge across their academic domain. The program promotes real-world experience, critical thinking competencies, and specialized training appropriate for each students’ academic subjects. Please review the specific departmental ASRE Pathways requirements to gain better insight on what students are required to complete to earn this designation.

Why Hire ASRE Pathways Students?

  • Research Excellence: Students become excellent researchers through practical research work, analytical data studies, and academic publishing which prepares them to solve complex real-world problems using inventive solutions.
  • Skill Development: Each ASRE Pathway program offers students two different types of learning components to develop their technical expertise together with project management skills and effective communication abilities.
  • Professional Readiness: Graduates from the program display academic achievement but also develop skills that the industry needs like professional-level critical thinking abilities along with leadership and team collaboration skills and the ability to solve problems.
  • Customization by Major: The ASRE Pathways program collaborated with each academic department to create specialized tracks that match your business field, so graduates are potential employees who possess precise industry knowledge coupled with practical experience.
  • Verified Achievements: Students demonstrate their qualified achievements through documented evidence which leads employers to trust their qualification level and dedication.

How Employers Can Engage

  • Recruit Talent: Students within the ASRE Pathways program are searching for internships, cooperative education programs, and work experiences throughout their college career. They are forward thinking in that one of their goals is to make solid connections and professional contacts for future employment. Students completing an ASRE Pathway have proven themselves invested in their chosen field and have committed to achieving more than a degree. These graduates have honed their skills and abilities and therefore increased their marketability to find their perfect fit within the job market.
  • Mentorship and Networking: Share your professional experience by becoming a mentor and build networking events such as guest lectures and workshops that will develop the skills of future professionals. The ASRE Pathways program is built to encourage well-rounded professionals engaged in networking with other professionals and mentorship with seasoned professionals and therefore becoming mentors to the next generation of professionals.
  • Pathway Partnerships: Your organization can assist in developing future educational content by giving guidance on industry skill deficiencies to prepare students for upcoming workforce changes. Your organization can collaborate with the Advance office with open positions and availability to recruit new talent.