Global Professional Training: Latin America Symposium
For:
Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff
Date:
Location:
Zoom
EVENT UPDATE
Due to the impact of the winter storm on the campus and community, we have decided to postpone our one-day virtual seminar, originally scheduled for Feb. 27, to April 10. Our alumni career panels will be held as scheduled with the first event in the GPT series on March 11.
SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
The 2021 Global Professional Training: Latin America Symposium will take place virtually throughout March and April. The symposium includes three alumni career panels followed by a one-day seminar on April 10 to further your knowledge of Latin America and provide you with resources for seeking careers that engage the region. The symposium includes:
- Career panels with UT alumni from government, nonprofit, STEM, public health, and medicine
- Virtual networking and opportunities to interact with peers, professionals, and academics with interests and experience in the region
- Expert and graduate student panels covering U.S.-Latin America foreign relations, public policy, social movements, and public health
- Musical performance from Butler School of Music’s Hispanic Caribbean Ensemble
- Interactive workshop on launching a global career
Thursday, March 11, 5:00-6:30 p.m. CT
Alumni Career Panel: Non-Profit & Public Sector
Thursday, March 25, 5:00-6:30 p.m. CT
Alumni Career Panel: STEM
Thursday, April 8, 5:00-6:30 p.m. CT
Alumni Career Panel: Public Health, Medicine and Social Work
Saturday, April 10, 10:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. CT
One-day Virtual Seminar
Upon completion, you will receive an official certificate documenting your acquisition of cross-cultural professional skills and knowledge of the region.
Reserve Your Spot by March 8, 2021.
Questions? Email gpt@austin.utexas.edu.