"Achieve more" programme
The "Achieve more" programme is an opportunity to develop future competencies and receive a certificate and VU LinkedIn Badge for the skills, knowledge, and attitudes you have gained by participating in extracurricular activities. Whether you are a member of the VU Student Representatives, a member of a sports team or a volunteer at VU, the goal is to recognise your contribution and personal development.
The “Achieve More” programme runs every academic year from October 1 to May 22, so if you missed it this year, try again next year!
Why is it worth participating in Achieve more?
How to participate in the programme?
Register for the "Achieve more" programme. After registering, you will receive an email inviting you to join the e-learning course “Future Competencies.”
In the e-learning course "Future Competencies," assess whether you are developing all 5 future competencies in your activities or select several activities that cover all 5 future competencies.
In the e-learning course, assess your current level of competence and set personal goals.
At the end of the activity or activities, or by 1st of May, if you have developed all 5 future competencies, perform a final reflection on each competency and assess whether you have achieved your goals.
Take part in the "Achieve more" awards at the begining of June, and if you have developed all 5 future competencies, apply for an award and receive a certificate, LinkedIn Badge, career consultation and other prizes.
What activities can I participate in to develop future competencies?
Achieve more Awards
Participants who successfully complete the activities will be invited to the "Achieve more" awards ceremony.
Participants who have developed all 5 future competencies (in one or several activities) and completed a reflection through the „Achieve more“ programme will be awarded the following during the event.
VU Future competencies
Future competencies (or general competencies) are knowledge, abilities and attitudes that can be applied in different activities. They are developed both during the study process and in extracurricular university activities so that every VU graduate is prepared for an uncertain future, a constantly changing job market and a successful career path in the broader sense.
Vilnius University students, lecturers, graduates and social partners have identified the following five future competencies:
These competencies can also be developed informally:
Other important competencies closely related to the future competencies outlined above are reflection, critical thinking and creativity. All of these are an integral part of the learning process. Thus, each competency is developed through reflection, and its application is accompanied by critical thinking and creativity.
Self-reflection
If you want to present the knowledge and experience you have gained to your employer in the future, describe the experience you have gained and collect documents confirming it.
We recommend discussing these questions with the managers and/or career advisors involved in the activities you participate in.