Vince Chan
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Your response is totally relevant, not just about AI. But in other matter, I want to get your take on before we conclude this interview, which is the student outcome. Youth help a lot of students. According to your website, over 68,000 from low-income backgrounds are expected to graduate by 2025. That's a significant achievement and an important KPI.
Your response is totally relevant, not just about AI. But in other matter, I want to get your take on before we conclude this interview, which is the student outcome. Youth help a lot of students. According to your website, over 68,000 from low-income backgrounds are expected to graduate by 2025. That's a significant achievement and an important KPI.
Now, given our discussion about AI, technology, and the job market, it's clear that the type and nature of jobs are changing rapidly. Ultimately, we go to college to get a job upon graduation. So, outcome for UIA or any school isn't just about graduation. It's about helping students achieve better life outcomes through education.
Now, given our discussion about AI, technology, and the job market, it's clear that the type and nature of jobs are changing rapidly. Ultimately, we go to college to get a job upon graduation. So, outcome for UIA or any school isn't just about graduation. It's about helping students achieve better life outcomes through education.
From graduation to employment, this transition from learning to earning is crucial. In terms of UIA, what have you done to help students move from education to employment? Perhaps is there something currently in place or part of your future vision? Can you share with us what's happening at this stage?
From graduation to employment, this transition from learning to earning is crucial. In terms of UIA, what have you done to help students move from education to employment? Perhaps is there something currently in place or part of your future vision? Can you share with us what's happening at this stage?
Yes, I can't wait for you to announce the new goals because I can see this as a global issue for higher education institutions. Just a quick story to share with you. When you talk about career centers, I totally agree. And like a business, your clients are the students. But if the shop is set up in the basement, the customers won't go there.
Yes, I can't wait for you to announce the new goals because I can see this as a global issue for higher education institutions. Just a quick story to share with you. When you talk about career centers, I totally agree. And like a business, your clients are the students. But if the shop is set up in the basement, the customers won't go there.
Why not go to your customer directly, meaning the classroom, as you mentioned? From my experience, when I studied in the States, I attended Yale School of Management as an international MBA student. In the US, especially for brand-name MBA programs, they're all well-funded, have a lot of resources. From day one, they started talking about careers.
Why not go to your customer directly, meaning the classroom, as you mentioned? From my experience, when I studied in the States, I attended Yale School of Management as an international MBA student. In the US, especially for brand-name MBA programs, they're all well-funded, have a lot of resources. From day one, they started talking about careers.
preparing us for interviews and summer internships right from the start. That was just in August and September. And they were already talking about getting our resumes polished and reaching out to potential employers and alumni for informational interview. At first, I found it very stressful, but it was crucial training. They immersed us in the mindset and skillset needed
preparing us for interviews and summer internships right from the start. That was just in August and September. And they were already talking about getting our resumes polished and reaching out to potential employers and alumni for informational interview. At first, I found it very stressful, but it was crucial training. They immersed us in the mindset and skillset needed
So by the time we graduated, we were better prepared. I graduated right after 9-1-1, which wasn't an encouraging job market. But I acquired essential career skills during those two years, even before LinkedIn and other technologies were in place.
So by the time we graduated, we were better prepared. I graduated right after 9-1-1, which wasn't an encouraging job market. But I acquired essential career skills during those two years, even before LinkedIn and other technologies were in place.
I think this kind of preparation is vital for undergraduates, regardless of whether they are at a state, university, an Ivy League school, or anywhere else. At the end of the day, we study something we are interested in, and we want to use that knowledge to make money, support ourselves, and help others. We want to feel fulfilled.
I think this kind of preparation is vital for undergraduates, regardless of whether they are at a state, university, an Ivy League school, or anywhere else. At the end of the day, we study something we are interested in, and we want to use that knowledge to make money, support ourselves, and help others. We want to feel fulfilled.
Education is a crucial means for us to achieve our goals and contribute to the society. If there are hurdles that hinder the process, it affects the mobility and progress of society, leading to social and economic problems. Bridget, I really appreciate your time. I know we overran, but I didn't want to cut you off because you have so much valuable insights to share.
Education is a crucial means for us to achieve our goals and contribute to the society. If there are hurdles that hinder the process, it affects the mobility and progress of society, leading to social and economic problems. Bridget, I really appreciate your time. I know we overran, but I didn't want to cut you off because you have so much valuable insights to share.
I've learned a lot from you today.
I've learned a lot from you today.