Mexico City, August 23, 2023.- In order to encourage its students to make their way among the consulting firms in Mexico, the Universidad Panamericanathrough the SMART Centerheld a networking breakfast with consulting firms, for students of the first generation of the Consulting Club.
The event, organized by Career Services, was attended by Dr. Santiago García Álvarez, rector of the Mexico City campus; Ms. Cecilia Canal Garrido, vice rector of Ciudad Panamericana and Ms. Fernanda Haro, director of the SMART Center.
Also present were members of the invited consulting firms: Bain & Company, Deloitte, Management Solutions, Akya, Accenture and Minsait.
"The subject of consulting firms interests the university for many reasons: we know that it is a very attractive career path, and, on the other hand, we have realized that consulting firms are a magnificent training career," Dr. García Álvarez said at the time.
Consulting Club
Panamericana seeks to motivate the employability of its alumni in hiring within consulting firms. That is why SMART Center's Consulting Club was created as an academic program that aims to prepare students to develop competencies that will help them perform successfully in the world of consulting.
This is to be achieved through a plan that integrates gaming strategies, soft skills development and case method work.
The students who are part of this program are suggested by their respective schools or faculties, who also go through a selection process.
Strengthening soft skills
Armando Núñez Bautista, a 7th semester Industrial Engineering student, says that being part of the first generation of the Consulting Club has brought him many benefits: "I have acquired different skills such as decision making, critical thinking and institutional awareness, among others.
Josune Biurrun Bandala, a 6th semester student of Innovation and Design Engineering, says that what she liked most about being in this first generation was that "they give you the basis to be observant, analytical and to solve problems in a more strategic way," she says.
About Smart Center
Smart Center is a center developed by Panamericana, which was created with the mission of complementing the academic development of students and strengthening the competencies and soft skills they will need to become professionals that meet social demands.
Its purpose is to provide a service of excellence for the constant improvement of the academic, personal and professional skills of Panamericana students, as well as toenhance the talent of students during their university experience, providing training, support and guidance in their educational work.
