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Digital Portfolio Development (Elective and Optional)

Location: United States
Experience Type: Optional Elevate Experiences
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Build a professional digital portfolio using free platforms. Showcase 3+ projects, add your bio and resume — create a lasting professional asset from anywhere.

ELECTIVE

Digital Portfolio Development (Elective and Optional)

Commuter-Friendly · Show Your Work

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Year: Year 1 or Year 2 (Elective and Optional)
Time: 8–15 hours (spread across semester)
Requirement: Live portfolio URL with 3+ projects + professional bio
Verification: Live portfolio URL + 300-word reflection

🏠 Commuter-Friendly: Work from anywhere with internet · Self-paced · Lasting professional asset

About This Activity

Build a professional portfolio using a free platform like GitHub Pages, Notion, Wix, WordPress, or Behance. Include at least 3 projects or work samples with descriptions, your professional bio, resume, and contact information. Optimize for your target industry.

Badges Earned

Digital Literacy Champion
Professional Communications
Innovation Catalyst

Free Portfolio Platforms

GitHub Pages

Best for CS, engineering, and data science — show your code and projects

Notion / Wix / WordPress

Best for business, design, and creative fields — visual and flexible

Behance / Dribbble

Best for design, architecture, and visual arts — industry standard

How to Complete

1
Choose
Select platform for your field

2
Build
3+ projects with descriptions

3
Polish
Bio, resume, contact info

4
Submit
Live URL + reflection

💡 Pro Tip: A digital portfolio is your 24/7 interview. Recruiters check portfolios before calling candidates — especially in tech, design, and creative fields. Start with 3 projects and grow from there!

Resources

GitHub Pages (Free) →
Notion (Free for students) →
Book with Success Coach →

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