Five Star Competitive Edge
Quotes
"I love the Mahara [online portfolio]. The Five Star Competitive Edge is a wonderful tool for me as a very active member of my chapter. I know this will benefit other active members of Phi Theta Kappa."
Cammie Casarez, Grayson County College, Texas
"I am a new member and I have just begun on the electives and quizzes and I am really having fun. I love the challenges that it gives me."
Ruth Odhiambo, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado
"I'm almost halfway done with the first level and I am very glad that I started this. I really believe that this program will drive me to work harder and achieve extraordinary things!"
Jason Giangrosso, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Mississippi
Get a leg up on the competition for scholarships, transferring and your dream job. Your college classes are only part of your education. Soft skills - such as communication, professional etiquette, team building and critical thinking - are just as important and can give you an advantage over others.
The Professional Development Plan Includes:
- Instructional videos by experts on critical thinking, scholarship application tips, professional etiquette, overcoming speech anxiety and more
- Activities to strengthen soft skills, completed individually or with your chapter
- An Online Portfolio, a central location for posting leadership and service experience, awards/honors and photos/videos of accomplishments; share your portfolio with those writing letters of recommendation, potential employers, scholarship providers, college admissions officials and others
- A Professional Resume, step-by-step instructions for creating a professional resume
Phi Theta Kappa is recognized as the official honor society for community colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges.
