Expertise in Labour Mobility

CBIE2025 | Bridging the Employer Views' Gap on Global Skills gained through Mobility.
2025-11-04 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Centre des congrès de Québec, Canada
Join Kellie McMullin, Andrew Champagne, and Nannette Ripmeester for the CBIE session about “Bridging the Employer Views’ Gap on Global Skills gained through Mobility” on November 4th at 14.30 – 15.30 (20.30 – 21.30 CEST) the Centre des congrès de Québec, 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec.
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 on how HEIs can help students best articulate the skills gained through their international experiences to future employers. Participants will gain an understanding of how recruiters interpret resumes and why soft skills are often valued more highly than technical knowledge. Additionally, the session will explore strategies that higher education institutions can implement to better prepare students to leverage their international experiences in the job market.”
CBIE2025 is Canada’s International Education conference and will take place on 2-5 November 2025. This year’s conference will focus on innovation and recalibration in international education looking further into the future than ever before. The theme – The Future in Focus: Advancing International Education in Times of Uncertainty – will provide space for sector leaders, practitioners, and collaborators to share knowledge, forge meaningful partnerships, and explore new ideas to bring the future of international education into focus.
Interested in knowing more? Have a look here.

CBIE2025 | Losing Students, Losing Ground: What Attrition Tells Us About the International Student Experience.
2025-11-04 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Halifax) | Centre des congrès de Québec, Canada
Join Wendy Curtis (Fanshawe College), Haley Shields (Edified), Elyse Pipitone (Edified) and Nannette Ripmeester (Director Expertise in Labour Mobility, Etio) for their CBIE session about “Losing Students, Losing Ground: What Attrition Tells Us About the International Student Experience” on November 4th at 15:45-16:45 (21:45 – 22:45 CEST) at the Centre des congrès de Québec, 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec.
About the session:
“With increasing policy scrutiny and international enrolment recalibrations, Canadian institutions are entering a new era where retention of international students throughout every stage of their journey is no longer just a support issue—it’s a strategic imperative. Yet how many institutions are deeply examining the true cost of attrition? Not only in terms of lost revenue and sunk recruitment costs, but also the human cost to students and families, and the reputational risks to Canada’s brand as a welcoming and high-quality study destination. Every student who leaves early represents a lost opportunity for another learner, a potential ambassador for Canada, and a disrupted journey with long-term emotional and financial implications for the student.
This panel will connect the dots between early student experience, the drivers of attrition, and the multi-dimensional costs to students, institutions, and Canada’s international education ecosystem. Drawing on insights from the 2025 International Student Barometer (ISB) and retention data from across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, speakers will offer evidence-based reflections on where institutions can intervene earlier, act more deliberately, and design systems that build trust, connection, and resilience.”
CBIE2025 is Canada’s International Education conference and will take place on 2-5 November 2025. This year’s conference will focus on innovation and recalibration in international education looking further into the future than ever before. The theme – The Future in Focus: Advancing International Education in Times of Uncertainty – will provide space for sector leaders, practitioners, and collaborators to share knowledge, forge meaningful partnerships, and explore new ideas to bring the future of international education into focus.
Interested in knowing more? Have a look here.

Looking for work around the Globe for ISSO Glass - Columbia University
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Nannette Ripmeester for her workshop session titled “Looking for Work Around the Globe” on November 11 2025, at 1:00PM – 2:00PM EST (7:00PM – 8:00PM CET) with Columbia University ISSO GLASS programme.
Session description:
This workshop focuses on understanding the role cultural differences play in job hunting. How to deal with national differences in CV/resume writing? Gaining insight into being able to apply in a foreign country, knowing what is favoured by employers in that country, which application methods work best, what skill sets make employers tick, what to mention in your CV/resume, whether it is for a job in Shanghai, Stockholm or Sydney.
Aimed at: students and recent graduates interested in starting an international career.

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 1) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2025-11-20 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-02-12 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-04-09 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-06-18 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Goal:
This series of workshops is aimed at clarifying career development for both international and Dutch PhD’s or postdocs at the beginning of their career. After the workshops they will have an action plan for career development and will be able to act upon this plan to take their career to the next level.
Content:
PhD’s and postdocs often face questions concerning career development – you have to prepare for the next step in your career, one that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. To be able to make progress, you may want some guidance. You need to know your strong and weak points. You need to understand the power of networking. You need an understanding of the job market in both academia and the profit sector. You should be aware of (international) employment opportunities.
A (virtual) high-intensity workshop, delivered by Nannette Ripmeester, of two full days tailored to PhD and Postdoc candidates that provides participants with the necessary tools and tips to understand their career values and identify future career paths based on their interests and skills.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own action plan for their next career step. Most importantly, they will be able to act on that action plan and take their career towards the next level, either within academia or beyond. Delegates will feel empowered to look for work in their research field, inside and outside of the Netherlands.
Key Learnings:
At the end of the workshop, all participants will:

Create an insight into personal and career goals;
Provide a systematic process for exploring career needs;
Focus on current position, desired goals, and unique personal resources;
Enhance practical career skills (in a global world);
Compare career options to formulate an action plan.

Course Language: English

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 2) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2025-11-21 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-02-13 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-04-10 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-06-19 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2025-12-10 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-10 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-16 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-09 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | TU Delft
International PhD candidates looking for a job in the Netherlands often face questions around career development to prepare for their next career step, a step that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. This one-day workshop aims to deliver insights into balancing your career values with your career goals. What job opportunities offer academia vs the profit sector in the Netherlands? What questions are raised during a job interview? What makes a Dutch employer tick? And what makes an international PhD candidate outstanding?
The Graduate School has chosen to deliver this workshop in person on the TU Delft premises. Stay connected, stay positive, and prepare for the future.
Lecturer: Nannette Ripmeester

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2026-01-22 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

WORKSHOP: LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS | LEIDEN UNIVERSITY
2026-02-04 17:15 - 19:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Leiden University
Nannette Ripmeester will deliver the workshop “Looking for work in The Netherlands” for LLM international students of Leiden University. This interactive workshop is aimed at bringing clarity to early career development for international students that are looking for work in the Netherlands.
After the workshop, participants will understand more about the Dutch labour market as well as the cultural differences in the Dutch application process and procedures. It will give international law students a better picture of what to expect and how to move forward with their career in the Netherlands.
We’ll answer questions such as what’s the best CV format for the Netherlands, how to write a successful application letter, what questions to expect in a Dutch job interview, what to wear (or not to wear). But apart from the practicalities around job hunting, we also look into intercultural differences in job searching and doing business around the globe with the help of the employability game, CareerProfessor.works.
Key learnings:

Working for an NGO/Law firm/Financial Organisation
Challenges that COVID brings, but also its opportunities
Information about recruitment culture in The Netherlands (Practical information about interviews such as the type of questions asked, how to make a good CV, assessments) and preparation for online interviews
Finding work as an International student (without speaking the Dutch language)
How do I sell myself and the programme I’m following to an employer
and Networking

Location: KOG, A0.51

From Data to Impact: Leveraging International Student Insights to Enhance Experience, Recommendation, and Retention
2026-02-05 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Dr Sonia Feigenbaum (University of Texas at Austing) and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for their TIEC webinar about “From Data to Impact: Leveraging International Student Insights to Enhance Experience, Recommendation, and Retention” on February 5th 2026 at 11.00 am – 12.00 pm CST.

This webinar will focus on how universities use ISB data to refine their marketing strategies, strengthen support services, and foster an environment that drives student recommendation and retention. This will be quick deep dive into key insights from the International Student Barometer (ISB), the world’s largest global student satisfaction survey. This session will also uncover trends in student expectations and satisfaction, with a particular focus on the strengths of North American higher education institutions in a global comparison.

This is an invitation-only event for TIEC members.

AIEA 2026 | In data we trust: Pragmatic leadership for international Higher Ed
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Marriott Marquis, Washington DC, United States
Join Chad Hoseth, GianMario Besana, and Nannette Ripmeester for their AIEA session titled “In data we trust: Pragmatic leadership for international Higher Ed”on February 18th 2026 at 13:00PM – 14:00PM CDT (19:00PM – 20:00PM CET) at Marriott Marquis in Washington DC, USA.
Session description:
Senior international leaders must do more than run programs—they must unite their campus, focus on what matters most, and ensure their achievements are recognized. This interactive session will share and discuss practical strategies around data-informed pragmatic leadership that turn surveys, benchmarks, and feedback into targeted action. We will ask (the audience and ourselves) How are you doing? How do you know? to embed candid feedback loops through external partners and comparative data.
Key Discussion Points:

Turning data into decisions that unite the campus and influence senior leadership.
Building credibility through transparent, candid assessments of progress and challenges.
Using external markers of success to elevate institutional reputation and secure resources.
Overcoming resistance and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals.

AIEA is the Association of International Education Administrations annual conference and will take place on 16-19 February 2026 at the Marriott Marquis, Washington DC. The Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) is the only association dedicated exclusively to senior leaders in the field of international education. Keen to know more about the conference? Click here.

APAIE 2026 POSTER PRESENTATION | BEYOND BORDERS, WITHIN REACH: GLOBAL APPROACHES TO BETTER THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT JOURNEY RELEVANT FOR ASIA-PACIFIC HEI'S
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful APAIE poster presentation about “Beyond Borders, Within Reach: Global approaches on to better the international student journey relevant for Asia-Pacific HEI’s” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Poster Information
This poster explores how insights from the International Student Barometer (ISB)—a global large scale dataset of currently enrolled international students—can be used by Higher Education Institutions in the Asia-Pacific region to improve the international student journey. Through a comparative lens, we showcase how institutions across the globe are using ISB data leveraging international benchmarking to design stronger student journeys, delivering the ROI that currently enrolled (and future generations of!) students are expecting from their institutions of choice. We will showcase Good Practice examples that reflect international student needs. Through case studies and visualised data comparisons, the poster will support Asia-Pacific Higher Education Institutions in being active contributors to a global community of good practice.
The Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 conference scheduled on February 23-27th will foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to shape the future of international higher education as we explore the theme, Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good, from diverse perspectives. For more information on the APAIE conference, click here.

ISB FEEDBACK SESSIONS 2026
2026-03-02 09:00 - 2026-04-15 20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
It is that time of the year again: Nannette Ripmeester (Director Surveys Europe, Africa & North America for etio) will present the feedback results of Europe, North America, and Africa (Northern Hemisphere), based on the International Student Barometer™ (ISB) data. These invitation-only ISB feedback sessions for the northern hemisphere are taking place from March 2 until April 15, 2026.
The International Student Barometer™ (ISB), the largest global benchmark survey on student satisfaction, tracks and compares the decision-making, expectations, perceptions and intentions of international students from application to graduation. It enables institutions to make informed decisions to enhance the international student experience and drive successful recruitment and marketing strategies. For some institutions, we survey both international (ISB) and domestic (SB) students, allowing strong indicators as to whether an issue is only relevant for your international student cohort or whether it is an issue that affects both international and domestic students.
Next to Student Barometer for inbound students, Etio has the iMPACT survey for outbound students.

DONDERS CAREER DAY | NAVIGATING THE DUTCH JOB MARKET FOR PhDs AND Postdocs
2026-03-02 14:15 - 15:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Radboud University
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility) for her session about “Navigating the Dutch Job Market for PhDs and Postdocs” for Donders Career Day on 2 March at 14:15-15:15 pm at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and behavior, Radboud University.
This workshop aims to support participants who are keen to expand their career search, with a clear focus on PhD candidates and postdocs who wish to stay in the Netherlands. Participants are encouraged to reflect on what drives their career decisions while gaining practical insight into the Dutch labour market. The session covers what motivates Dutch employers and the key dos and don’ts of Dutch application procedures, helping participants approach their job search with greater confidence. More information can be found here.
This is an invitation-only event.

EGM Split 2026 | Morning Plenary Session
2026-04-17 10:30 - 11:05 (Europe/Amsterdam) | University of Split
Join Olga O’Sullivan (University of Limerick), Nathan Lusseau (ESN), and Nannette Ripmeester (Director, Expertise in Labour Mobility) for the EGM morning plenary session, guided by Tajana Mohnacki (Global Networks and Projects Assistant at University College Dublin) and moderated by Brikena Xhomaqi (Lifelong Learning Platform) on the 17th of April 2026 at 10:30 – 11:05 at Arena Gripe..
The fifth edition of the Erasmus Generation Meeting, Europe’s largest student-led conference on the Internationalisation of Higher Education, focuses on Shaping Skills through Student Mobility. The event amplifies the Erasmus Generation’s role in shaping how competences are built through volunteering and student-led mobility, while advancing the impact and recognition of student engagement among key stakeholders. EGM 2026 will be held from the 16th to the 19th of April 2026 at the University of Split, Croatia.
With the central theme of “Port of Mobility – Gateway to Skills”, this unique event will focuse on the development of skills through student mobility. The programme includes lectures, panel discussions, workshops and an EXPO exhibition, where institutions and organisations will have the opportunity to present their work to young people interested in international mobility, education and skills development.
More about the session:
The Friday morning plenary of the Erasmus Generation Meeting 2026 focuses on international mobility and the different pathways through which students experience Erasmus+. In the context of Europe’s ambition to build a Union of Skills, the session aims to highlight how mobility opportunities contribute to the development of competences, shape students’ perspectives and personal growth, and strengthen the connection between higher education and the labour market.
Within this framework, the panel discussion will focus specifically on traineeships as an important component ofthe Erasmus+ mobility experience. Traineeships offer students the opportunity to complement their academic mobility with practical experience, thereby developing professional and transversal competences while gaining exposure to international working environments.
The objective of this discussion is to explore how traineeships support students’ learning journeys and professional developmentthrough mobility, and how these experiences help translate international mobility into concrete career opportunities. The panel aims to highlight the value of traineeships within the broader Erasmus+ ecosystem, while reflecting on how skills gained through mobility can be better recognised and connected to students’ future professional pathways. It will also specifically address what actually makes a high-quality traineeship, as well as measures that can be implemented to ensure this is the experience of all Erasmus+ trainees.
More information can be found here.

EGM Split 2026 | The Future of Erasmus+ traineeships: what comes next (location A1-1)
2026-04-17 14:30 - 2026-04-20 15:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | University of Split
Join Wim Gabriels (ESN), Denisa Bulza (UVT), Charles de Groot (EUF), and Nannette Ripmeester (ELM) for their EGM session about “The Future of Erasmus+ traineeships: what comes next” on the 17th of April 2026 at 14:30 – 15:30.
The fifth edition of the Erasmus Generation Meeting, Europe’s largest student-led conference on the Internationalisation of Higher Education, focuses on Shaping Skills through Student Mobility. The event amplifies the Erasmus Generation’s role in shaping how competences are built through volunteering and student-led mobility, while advancing the impact and recognition of student engagement among key stakeholders. EGM 2026 will be held from the 16th to the 19th of April 2026 at the University of Split, Croatia.
More about the session:
Explore the future of Erasmus+ Traineeships and the challenges students face when transitioning from education to the world of work. This interactive session will feature insights from European Commission sponsored DETAS project on improving traineeship quality, including perspectives from students, HEIs, and companies, and a showcase of the new Erasmus Intern job position finder. Participants will engage directly via SLIDO, shaping the discussion with their questions and feedback. Key takeaways from project partners will close the session, highlighting actionable insights for enhancing international traineeship opportunities.
More information can be found here.

EGM Split 2026 | Unpacking the digitalisation of Erasmus traineeship application & support (location F401)
2026-04-17 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | University of Split
Join Sabri Ben Rommane (ESN), Erika Maria Rodriguez Somlyay (LLLP), Anna Sijbrands (ELM), Alexandru Dobrescu (UVT), and Olga O’Sullivan (UL-IE) for the session about “Unpacking the digitalisation of Erasmus traineeship application & support” on the 17th of April 2026 at 15:00 – 16:30.
The fifth edition of the Erasmus Generation Meeting, Europe’s largest student-led conference on the Internationalisation of Higher Education, focuses on Shaping Skills through Student Mobility. The event amplifies the Erasmus Generation’s role in shaping how competences are built through volunteering and student-led mobility, while advancing the impact and recognition of student engagement among key stakeholders. EGM 2026 will be held from the 16th to the 19th of April 2026 at the University of Split, Croatia.
More about the session:
This session focuses on the challenges students face when transitioning from academia to the workplace, particularly in finding high-quality traineeships. Through a fun and interactive Shark Tank-style activity, participants will explore the work of the European Commission sponsored DETAS project and learn about its Quality Labels. By the end of the session, they will have a broader understanding of traineeship challenges, be familiar with the new Erasmus Intern website, and have practised their creativity, communication, and pitching skills.
More information can be found here.

Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education.
2026-04-22 09:30 - 10:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Robin Hallows, Guy Perring, and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful ISB webinar about “Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education” on 22 April 2026 at 9.30am – 10.15am cest.
Drawing on responses from over 100,000 students, the latest insights from the ISB global analysis of the student experience will be shared. As well as global and regional trends analysis, the presenters will also address some commonly asked questions from the world of international education, such as:

What are the top 5 factors influencing students’ choice of institution (and how does this differ between regions?)
What do our different student populations value most when it comes to their arrival experience, their accommodation, or support?
What are student expectations when it comes to employability support?

The presenters will also share with you just how the International Student Barometer delivers all these insights, and why over 25% of the top 100 universities (2025 THE rankings) use it to develop their world-class student experience.
By joining the session, you will:

Receive fresh data-rich insights to inform your understanding of global and regional trends.
Get answers to some of the most burning questions in the world of international education.
Understand how institutions are comparing their student experience against that of their regional and global competitors to develop strategies to improve their competitive position on the global stage.

Keen to know more? Register here.

Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education
2026-04-22 17:00 - 17:45 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Robin Hallows, Guy Perring, and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful ISB webinar about “Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education” on 22 April 2026 at 17.00pm – 17.45pm cest.
Drawing on responses from over 100,000 students, the latest insights from the ISB global analysis of the student experience will be shared. As well as global and regional trends analysis, the presenters will also address some commonly asked questions from the world of international education, such as:

What are the top 5 factors influencing students’ choice of institution (and how does this differ between regions?)
What do our different student populations value most when it comes to their arrival experience, their accommodation, or support?
What are student expectations when it comes to employability support?

The presenters will also share with you just how the International Student Barometer delivers all these insights, and why over 25% of the top 100 universities (2025 THE rankings) use it to develop their world-class student experience.
By joining the session, you will:

Receive fresh data-rich insights to inform your understanding of global and regional trends.
Get answers to some of the most burning questions in the world of international education.
Understand how institutions are comparing their student experience against that of their regional and global competitors to develop strategies to improve their competitive position on the global stage.

Keen to know more? Register here.

IEASA Webinar | Making Sense of International Student Data: What the ISB tells us and the perspective from Rhodes University
2026-05-18 14:00 - 14:45 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Orla Quinlan, Chrispinus Mkado, and Nannette Ripmeester for the ISB webinar in association with IEASA about “Making Sense of International Student Data: What the ISB tells us and the perspective from Rhodes University” on May 18th, 2026 at 14.00PM – 14.45PM CET.
This IEASA webinar will explore the International Student Barometer (ISB) as a tool for understanding student perceptions, benchmarking performance, and identifying areas for meaningful improvement. Rather than focusing on the survey itself, the conversation will centre on what institutions can learn from the data and how those insights can be translated into action.
Drawing upon a rich evidence-base for the international student experience, your presenters will help you understand what students value, where they encounter barriers, and how their perceptions compare across benchmark groups. The webinar will detail how higher education institutions can interpret ISB data in practical ways, with a focus on institutional learning, student experience, and informed decision-making.
Nannette Ripmeester will provide an overview of the kinds of insights the ISB generates, and Orla Quinlan from Rhodes University will share an institutional perspective on working with the data in practice. Together, the speakers will offer a grounded conversation on how student feedback can be translated into meaningful institutional practice.
By joining the session, you will:

Gain fresh insights from the world’s largest survey of enrolled students.
Discover global trends in student satisfaction and decision-making.
Understand how this is being put into practice, in African Higher Education institutions.

Keen to know more? You can register here.

NAFSA 2026 POSTER | HOW DO STUDENTS USE AI? FINDINGS FROM >100K INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2026-05-28 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax)
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful NAFSA poster presentation about “How do students use AI? Frindings from >100k international students” in Orlando, Florida USA on May 28th at 10:30AM – 12:00PM (16:30PM – 18:00PM CEST).
The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, scheduled on May 26-29 2026, will focus on how to design the future of our field with purpose, creativity, and imagination. It will also examine how forward-thinking strategies, cutting-edge approaches, and creative partnerships can amplify impact and expand meaningful global experiences.
Poster Information
The role and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are paramount in our day-to-day lives; hence, knowing how students use and perceive AI is key for educators. With a global survey of over 100K international students, we are trying to understand how AI impacts study and career concerns
according to the students themselves.
Learning Objectives

Demonstrate how currently enrolled students interact with AI.
Make insight-based and informed decisions around whether and how to incorporate AI tools.
Understand the impact of AI on career outcomes for a generation that is ‘global by design’.

More Information can be found here. See you there!

IIC Plenary Session: ¡Vámonos! - Career Readiness at the Speed of Change
2026-06-09 09:15 - 10:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Universidad Camilo José Cela
Join Dr. Maureen Manning, and Nannette Ripmeester (Director, Expertise in Labour Mobility) for the IIC plenary session about “¡Vámonos! – Career Readiness at the Speed of Change” on June 9th at 9:15 – 10:15AM at the Universidad Camilo José Cela on the Castellana Campus in Madrid, Spain.
The International Internship Conference (IIC) is an annual event which gathers a collaborative community of program providers, universities & colleges, employers, governments and students. IIC aims to foster and promote best practices, professional development, diversity, equity & inclusion, and partnership in the field of International Internships.
More about the session:
¡Vámonos! is a call to action. In urgent times shaped by geopolitical volatility, labor market disruption, and widening inequities in access to opportunity, career readiness must be understood not as an employability checklist, but as a strategic and moral mandate for higher education. This opening plenary convenes cross-sector leaders to examine what career readiness demands in the current global landscape, and why experiential education, internships, and work-integrated learning are no longer enrichment. They are necessary infrastructure.

Together, panelists will explore how institutions and partners can move from isolated excellence to collective transformation, aligning learning with real-world complexity, preparing students for uncertainty, and strengthening professional identity, adaptability, intercultural agility, and civic responsibility. The question is no longer how students access work-integrated learning. The question is whether our systems will move quickly enough to meet the moment.
More information can be found here.
