The first event organized by IBCM in the frame of the AL4Life project under the Erasmus+ program represented an opportunity to gather all stakeholders (industry representatives, SMEs owners, IBCM alumni, students) in order to create a bridge between education and labor market using experiences and open discussions.

Industry and student participants were able to share their own personal experiences during the process of transitioning from being a student to entering the world of work. During this sharing session, they could speak about the skills that are considered most important when entering the workplace and the challenges that young professionals face when starting out.

A panel composed of both industry representatives and students discussed employer's expectations of students, how internships can be used to improve employer-employee relations and practical ways that employers and universities can work together to create better co-operation.

Students attended sessions where alumni of IBCM described their success stories related to various industries. These descriptions helped students understand what types of careers may exist after graduation. Additionally, students had an opportunity to ask questions directly to the alumni during an open discussion session.

Lastly, the workshop addressed ways that IBCM can increase alumni participation through mentoring programs and other networking opportunities.

The event ended with suggestions for potential collaborations between IBCM, its alumni, and industry partners.

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