During this virtual session, the individual who has earned this badge has learned and demonstrated the importance of having a mentor and building a network. Strengthen relationships: Individuals create networks through which they access and provide resources, information, and support. Create career opportunities: Individuals actively manage their career through mentoring relationships. Utilize resources: Individuals use various resources and opportunities to create and maintain networks of people. Plan for the future: Individuals think about and plan for their long-term career as they manage their network.