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Issue date: October 13, 2026

ID: f12e221e-b8f2-4089-8ca8-ff76ab56b771

Issued by

UniFirst Corporation

Type

Program

Level

Introductory

Format

Online

Duration

10 weeks

Description

This badge recognizes successful completion of UniFirst's Step Up Program, a 13-week virtual leadership development experience designed for high-potential individual contributors across all areas of the business. Participants strengthened foundational professional and leadership skills through weekly workshops, peer collaboration, self-assessment, and applied reflection. The program is grounded in UniFirst's core Leadership Principles and prepares participants to lead with greater confidence, self-awareness, and impact in their everyday roles.

Skills

Personal Accountability

Active Listening

Assertive Communication

Resilience

Adaptability

Team Dynamics

Reputation Management

Influence

Self-Awareness

Earning Criteria

Participation

Earned by completing all requirements of UniFirst's 10-week Step Up Program, including active participation in 9 virtual workshops, large and small group discussions, collaborative breakout sessions, case study analysis, self-assessments, and structured self-reflection activities. Topics included building confidence, personal accountability, listening styles, communication styles, resilience, adaptability, Belbin Team Roles, professional reputation, and building effective leader relationships.