10th UP Business Breakfast: connecting academia and the labor sector

Mexico City, February 13, 2025. On February 6, the Universidad Panamericana held the tenth edition of the Business Contact Breakfastan event organized by Career ServicesUniversidad Panamericana, which brought together human resources managers from 35 of Mexico's leading companies. 35 leading companies in Mexico with directors of Panamericana's schools, faculties and graduate programs.

This meeting, held at the Mixcoac campus of the Mexico City campus, was attended by 110 participants, who took part in a networking space. networking and dialogue on labor market trends and opportunities for linkages between the university and the business sector.

Strengthening ties between education and the labor market

The event was inaugurated by Dr. Santiago García Álvarezrector of the Mexico City campus, who emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between academia and business to ensure that the to ensure that the professional training of students is aligned with the needs of the market.

Following this, Ms. Ana Cecilia González Fernández Ana Cecilia González FernándezCareer Services Manager said: "Today we are gathered here to explore new opportunities for collaboration, learning and growthlearning and growth, but above all, to advance the future of our students and society as a whole, to advance the future of our students and society as a whole.".

He also stressed that "academic training must go hand in hand with the reality of the labor market, so these types of alliances are crucial to train competent, creative and prepared professionals to face the challenges that the future presents us."

The Panamericana in rankings

Subsequently, Eng. Eng. Carlos Mateosinstitutional coordinator of Rankingsgave a talk on the relevance of rankings. rankings university rankings, in particular the QS World University Rankingswhere Universidad Panamericana has established itself as one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Mexico.

During the session, attendees were able to learn about the indicators that determine the position of universities globally and their impact on the perception of university talent in the corporate world.

Networking between companies and universities

Among the companies that were represented at the event were Akya, Arteria, AMIB, Mexican Stock Exchange, Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa, EY, Ford, Salinas Group, Mastercard, Pepsico, Santander Mexico y Unileveramong others.

The directors of these companies, together with representatives of the Universidad Panamericana, established agreements and collaborations that will that will strengthen the labor market insertion of students, learn about the current needs of the labor market and generate employability opportunities for students and alumni. alumni.

Commitment to excellence and business linkage

The 10th Business Contact Breakfast reaffirms Universidad Panamericana 's commitment to academic excellence, internationalization and the generation of professional opportunities for its students and alumni. internationalization and the generation of professional opportunities for its students and alumni.

Through this type of initiative, the university strengthens its role as a strategic bridge between education and the business sector, contributing to the development of a more prepared, competitive and innovative society.

Learn more about Career Services at: https://alumni.up.edu.mx/page/career-services