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title: Aligning a Competency Framework to Drive Professional Development and Boost Engagement
description: Professional success doesn’t begin when a student wears a graduation cap and gown and receives their diploma. At Western Kentucky University (WKU), preparing for professional success is a process that begins the moment students enter The Gordon College of Business (GFCB) during their Freshman year.
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# [Aligning a Competency Framework to Drive Professional Development and Boost Engagement](https://www.suitable.co/knowledge-center/events/aligning-a-competency-framework-to-drive-professional-development-and-boost-engagement)

 Written by [Natalie Chadwell](https://www.suitable.co/knowledge-center/events/author/natalie-chadwell) | Mar 27, 2025 5:58:46 PM

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