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Knowledge to Action

Global Skill Development

Engineering Global Readiness: Bridging Study Abroad and Career-Focused Power Skills

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST
This interactive session highlights how STEM focused study abroad programs are advancing career readiness through a range of global initiatives, from new curricular pathways to structured reflection and experiential learning. A featured case study—a partnership between an engineering school and an assessment organization—illustrates how universities can drive human-centered skill development, assess student growth, and maximize ROI.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will explore strategies for integrating career preparation into education abroad, based on case studies from diverse program types.
  • Participants will learn how different global learning models—study abroad, international minor, and experiential learning—contribute uniquely to career development.
  • Participants will leave with concrete tools, including pre-departure and post-program reflection templates, assessment frameworks, and strategies for leveraging AI to derive quantitative insights from qualitative assessment data.
  • Participants will apply insights from the session to their own institutions through a structured simulation activity, helping them design an action plan tailored to their context.