Self-directed Skill Development

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Build Career Skills

St. Olaf offers a myriad of platforms and learning tools designed to enhance your professional, technical, and career skill sets before you graduate.

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LinkedIn Learning is an excellent tool to help you gain new skills and knowledge that can support your career journey. The platform is available for free to students with a Northfield Public Library cardholder. See the link for more details.

The learning and training modules will allow you to develop soft skills, technical competencies, relevant professional vocabulary, and the general knowledge to enhance your engagement with employers and while networking. In short, it’s a great way to stand out!

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You will need a Northfield Public Library card

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