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Make Your Spring Break Count: Join the Development Dash!

It’s the perfect time to level up your career readiness. The Gator Launch Development Dash – Spring Break Edition gives you the flexibility to grow your skills, boost your resume, and get ahead on professional development—all on your schedule and based on your unique development goals!

What is Gator Launch?

Gator Launch, powered by suitable, is the app for Gators to track their experiences and skill development. The UF Career Ready Achievement takes the guesswork out of career development. Make sure you’re on track by completing the career ready activities or customize your experience by searching for activities to help you grow in the areas that you are most interested in. Find activities to help build strengths in areas like:

  • Communication – Learn how to present yourself professionally
  • Critical Thinking – Practice problem-solving for real-world scenarios
  • Teamwork & Leadership – Strengthen collaboration skills
  • Career & Self-Development – Explore tools for resumes, interviews, and networking
  • and more!

These competencies aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the foundation for success in internships, jobs, and graduate programs.


Why Participate in Development Dash?

Investing in yourself now means more opportunities later. This is a low-stress, high-impact way to:

  • Strengthen your resume
  • Practice networking
  • Explore career tools and resources
  • Build confidence for internships and jobs

When & Where?

  • March 14–21 (Spring Break Week)
  • Online through Gator Launch – participate anytime, anywhere.

Who Can Join?

Every UF student who wants to grow, learn, and launch their career readiness. No matter your major or year, this is for YOU.


How It Works

  1. Complete activities in Gator Launch—any activities count!
  2. Earn points and climb the leaderboard by engaging throughout the week.
  3. Top performers from each class (freshman-senior) will receive:
    • A LinkedIn shout-out
    • A positive recommendation highlighting your commitment to career development

Ready to make this Spring Break count?
Log in to Gator Launch and start earning points today!

By Gabby Diaz-Portalatin
Gabby Diaz-Portalatin Assistant Director for Integrated Career Solutions