For employers, the Career Ready Award provides trusted, institution-backed evidence that a graduate has proactively developed their professional capabilities beyond their academic coursework. Badge holders have demonstrated commitment, initiative, and sustained engagement in career development activities.

The award signals that a candidate has built core employability skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional self-awareness, and has reflected on their learning in real-world contexts. Employers can recruit with confidence, knowing these graduates are prepared to transition effectively into the workplace and contribute from day one.

RMIT University is a global university of technology, design and enterprise, renowned for its industry-focused education and applied research. With campuses in Melbourne, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and partnerships spanning Asia and Europe, RMIT works closely with employers to co-design programs, embed real-world projects into learning, and deliver work-ready graduates equipped with practical skills and innovative thinking. Our strong connections with industry ensure that research, training and collaboration are aligned with emerging workforce needs, enabling partners to access talent, drive innovation and create meaningful impact locally and globally.

The Career Ready Award (CRA) is RMIT’s structured, tiered badging program designed to help students build career confidence, professional skills, and real-world experience alongside their academic studies.

The award provides a clear roadmap to becoming work ready. Through career events, experiential learning, reflection, and real workplace exposure, students graduate with more than a qualification: they graduate with evidence of their skills, experience, and professional growth.

Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines and campuses, the award recognises both structured learning and practical experience.

The full award represents approximately 100 hours of career development engagement, completed flexibly over the duration of a student's degree.