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Mission Membership Benefits

Mission
The Badges of Entrepreneurial Excellence program recognizes the achievements of Missouri S&T students beyond the classroom. The badges are an iconic celebration of participation in experiences designed to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

Membership Benefits
A student who fulfills the requirements for a badge will receive:
• Digital badge/certificate for LinkedIn.
• Physical button/badge of that focus area (start with digital badge).
• Wording for use in resumes and cover letters.
• Invitation to the Badges of Entrepreneurial Excellence Dinner, which will include S&T Alumni, hosted each semester.
• A portfolio report verifying the events/activities the student participated in for that badge.

A student who completes all five badges will receive:
• Badges of Entrepreneurial Excellence sweatshirt/t-shirt/jacket.
• Stole for graduation.
• Certificate of completion (both printed and digital).
• Letter of recommendation regarding skills/experiences participated in through the program.

As you embark on this journey, the following steps will guide you:
1. Join Sub-Groups: There are five different badge areas: Leadership, Social Responsibility, Design and Build, Research, and Entrepreneurship. You may choose to pursue one or more badges at a time. To select your badges, please visit your Group page for the “Badges of Entrepreneurial Excellence” in MinerLink. In the “Join Sub-Groups” section, select the sub-groups corresponding to the badges you wish to achieve.
2. Complete Assigned Checklists: Based on the sub-groups you select; you will be assigned specific checklists. It is necessary to complete all items on these checklists, reaching 100% completion, in order to receive a badge.