Global Talent & Mobility Initiative (GTMI) - Naveen Jindal School of Management

students working and speaking at the Global Development Initiative (GDI)

Building a Global Network with Excellent Talents

Navigating Global Opportunities with Outstanding Minds

Programs

Future Leaders Program
& Future Leaders Camp

Joint Academe-Mobility (JAM)

In 2020, together with the leaders of the global mobility industry, the Center for Global Business launched a program titled Joint Academe-Mobility (JAM). JAM is a series of events that includes webinars, seminars, and career fairs dedicated to promoting the field of global mobility to UT Dallas’ students. To date, we have delivered several successful events that brought the ecosystem of global mobility companies to share their knowledge with our students. Relocation companies, consulting companies, training companies, moving companies, and tax and law firms discuss current trends, opportunities, and challenges within the industry and promote internships and full-time positions to our students. Company representatives also volunteer their time to mentor, coach, and prepare our students for final presentations of the global mobility competition. The JAM program is supported by our Global Mobility Club (GMC), a student organization whose mission is to prepare students for global careers. Please contact Hubert Zydorek (Hubert.Zydorek@utdallas.edu) if you would like to join future JAM events.

Webinar Speaker series: Ellie Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Weichert Workforce Mobility. Inc.

Developed in partnership with the Education Changes Lives and Times (ECLAT) Foundation, the Future Leaders Program and Future Leaders Camp aim to provide a comprehensive learning experience for students who are interested in becoming global leader

The programs also emphasize the importance of networking, and connecting students with peers and professionals from around the world to create a supportive and dynamic global community.

Future Leaders Program

The Future Leaders Program (FLP) is a two-week virtual program delivered through MS Teams. Students gain a solid foundation in global business, build a global network, and develop problem-solving skills, including building actionable social impact plans that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Future Leaders Camp

The Future Leaders Camp (FLC) is a two-week in-person program conducted in Texas. It provides students with a unique opportunity to visit multinational companies, interact with executives across various industries, and participate in a variety of cultural activities.

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Business Communication Session: Megan Harrison, Director of Corporate Relations, University of Texas at Dallas

International Business Session: Lawrence Howorth, CEO & President, Howorth International LLC

Cultural Visit - Rangers Game — Cultural Visit – Rangers Game

Application Information

The application link will be active around late March each year. To apply for the program, you will need to prepare the following documents:

College Transcript
Resume
Two Letters of Recommendation
A Statement of Purpose (a 1-page essay explaining your interest in this program, career goals,issues, in your community that you would like to solve upon completion of this program

If you have any questions, please refer to FAQ or contact Hubert.Zydorek@utdallas.edu

Questions and Answers About the Future Leaders Program

The Future Leaders Program welcomes college students around the world who:

Exhibit leadership potential and are committed to becoming global citizens and leaders.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a keen interest in global issues and business challenges.
Are able to attend and actively participate in all program activities for the duration of the program.
Are willing to collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Are passionate about making a positive impact in their communities and the world.

There is no strict requirement for the format of your resume. However, we recommend that you use the UTD resume template as a guide. You can access the template and other helpful resources on the Student Resources page of the Career Management Center website.

After the interview process, we will review all the applicants and make our final decisions. You will be notified by email of your admission status within two weeks of the interview.

To apply for a scholarship, please visit the ECLAT Foundation website for more information and instructions on how to apply. Please note that scholarship awards are limited, highly competitive, and subject to availability.

By enrolling in this program, you will have the following opportunities:

Gain a deeper understanding of the diversity in American culture and society
Build a strong network with professors and students from diverse backgrounds and cultures, which can help you in your future career endeavors.
Take part in a variety of well-designed and organized courses over two weeks, which will enhance your leadership, communication, and public speaking skills.
Receive valuable feedback and evaluation from professors, peers, and yourself at the end of the program, which will help you gain an integrated overview of yourself and your strengths.

While it is not mandatory, we highly recommend that students implement their Impact Plan after graduation. This will allow you to apply what you have learned in the program to make a positive impact in your community and the world.

Jindal School students presenting a business plan for Global Development Initiative — National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan

Established by the Department of International and Cross‐Straits Education (DICE) of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the University of Texas at Dallas, the Taiwan Studies aims to strengthen the relationship between UTD faculty, staff, and students and the Taiwanese community, students, faculty, and business professionals throughout a multitude of events and activities.

Business Visit - Diodes — Business Visit – Diodes

Business Visit - Fu Jen University, Textile Department — Business Visit – Fu Jen University, Textile Department

Cultural Visit - Longshan Temple — Cultural Visit – Longshan Temple

Cultural Visit - Yehliu Geopark — Cultural Visit – Yehliu Geopark

Dr. Yu-Ming Hsu and Dr. Meng-Hsien Yen, College of Management at Fu Jen Catholic
University, Taiwan — Dr. Yu-Ming Hsu and Dr. Meng-Hsien Yen, College of Management at Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

Leader of the workshop: Dr. Mike Peng, Jindal Chair of Global Strategy at the Jindal School of
Management and Executive Director of the Center for Global Business. — Leader of the workshop: Dr. Mike Peng, Jindal Chair of Global Strategy at the Jindal School of Management and Executive Director of the Center for Global Business.

Lecture Visit: Charlie Chen, Chairman, DFW Innovation Center

Lecture Visit: Lars Yoder, President, BenQ America

Lecture Visit: Benjamin Hsu (Director, Economic Division) and Andrea Yang (Director,
Education Division) — Lecture Visit: Benjamin Hsu (Director, Economic Division) and Andrea Yang (Director, Education Division)

Business Visit - American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Taipei — Business Visit – American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Taipei

Cultural Visit - Taroko National Park — Cultural Visit – Taroko National Park

Business Visit - Arrow Electronics — Business Visit – Arrow Electronics

Student Testimonials

Will Su, FLP’21

Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan / English Language and Literature

Future Leaders Program not only provides participants with professional knowledge, but also gathers talents from different fields. During the program, I enjoyed having discussions with the speakers and teammates as everyone held diverse views on the topics. I was able to build connections with them and learn from them thanks to the program. Therefore, I recommend all talents for signing up for this program.

Angelee Liou, FLP’21

Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan / Statistics and Information Science

I appreciate that I got this opportunity to join the Future Leaders Program. During the program, I met lots of talented people and professionals who broadened my horizons and let me know how to reach my goal in the future. I also love the time I have group discussions with teammates. Their ideas always inspired me and made me think in different ways.

Timothy Pan, FLP’19

Software Engineer, OTSO FINTECH

Future Leaders Program is more than broadening our horizons and experiencing American culture. It’s arguably a life-inspiring journey.

We did an incredible aptitude test digging into our leadership style to know ourselves better; we were trained to swiftly organize our thoughts and bravely deliver speeches to 80+ people; we also mastered our resume writing skills during lectures and had great inspirations with several prominent entrepreneurs and business managers.

This leadership program is certainly one of the most educational and enlightening courses to the best of my recollection.