Classroom to Careers: Aligning Study Abroad, Mentorship & Employer Needs

Monday, October 20, 2025

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST

Session Leader(s)

MV

Mario Vela (he/him/his)

Assistant Vice-Provost of Career-Engaged Learning & Executive Director of the University Career Center
UT San Antonio

Presenter(s)

Jason Langdon

Senior Vice President, Client Success
PeopleGrove
Andres Jaime (he/him/his)

Director, Public Health Practice
University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio

This panel explores how study abroad, global mentorship, and employer engagement enhance students’ career readiness and social mobility. Experts from university career services, mentorship platforms, and industry share strategies for aligning global experiences with workforce demands. Attendees will gain actionable insights on employer expectations, successful collaborations, and best practices to integrate international learning into career development, fostering globally competent talent.

Learning Objectives:

Describe how study abroad and mentorship enhance students’ career readiness and social mobility.
Demonstrate effective communication strategies to articulate the value of global experiences to employers.
Identify successful university-employer mentorship collaborations that integrate global experiences into career preparation.
Apply practical strategies to foster employer partnerships that support students’ global career development.