Join Kellie McMullin, Andrew Champagne and Nannette Ripmeester (etio) for their CIGL session about “Bridging the gap: How employers view skills gained through student mobility” on October 20th 2025, at 11:15 – 12:30 AM CST (18:15 – 17:30 AM CET) at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari in San Jose, Costa Rica.
More about the session:
The session will focus on presenting data gathered on employer perspectives regarding study abroad and the effect of mobility experiences on the employability of graduates. The session is built around the outputs of a research project of 5 higher education institutions in Canada. The focus is on the employer’s often-overlooked voice, which provides evidence of how HEIs can help students best articulate the skills gained through their international experiences to future employers.
The Forum’s Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) conference scheduled on October 19-21st will explore explore how globally-focused career preparation—through international internships, consulting projects, co-ops, and community-engaged global learning—shapes the next generation of professionals. From fostering career competencies through immersive experiences to addressing challenges in creating impactful global learning opportunities, this conference invites innovative ideas, emerging research, and diverse perspectives. For more information on the CIGL conference, click here.