Ernesto Zedillo, the former President of Mexico, visited Stamford International University in Thailand, urging industry and education sectors to work together to enhance employability.
Mr Zedillo, who is also Presidential Counselor of Laureate International Universities, of which Stamford is part, gave a special address on the “Importance of Industry – Education Sector Synergy for Graduate Employability” to a select group of VIPs and stakeholders including the Advisory Board and numerous leading Industry Partners.Separately, Mr. Zedillo also provides a special address on “Globalization and the Role of Youth in Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy” for Stamford International University students.
“Despite some of the recent sentiments opposing globalization, when I look at the potential of today’s youth, I feel optimistic and inspired that globalization will indeed survive as a phenomenon and bring about positive change in the world of tomorrow. As power changes hands from the older”
Stamford is committed to delivering international exposure to its students, in order to ensure that graduates are fully prepared to join the global workforce. President Zedillo’s visit epitomizes that commitment and his insights exemplify the international outlook Stamford strives to imbue in its graduates.
President Zedillo is a Member of the G30, an Honorary Director of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a Distinguished Practitioner of the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford and in 2011 he was elected an international member of the American Philosophical Society. President Zedillo is also a member of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders using their collective experience and influence for peace, justice and human rights worldwide. In 2015 Zedillo was among the top 20 World Post/GootliebDuttweiler Institute Thought Leaders Index.
It is through guests and speakers of President Zedillo’s stature, knowledge and experience that Stamford provides a truly international education to its students. The university continues to leverage its impressive connections in its commitment to provide an education that not only gives students knowledge, but exposes them to global ideas in business, economics and world affairs. In doing so, they are equipped with learning which empowers them to become leaders in their own right. President Zedillo echoed Stamford’s ethos and its stress on the necessity of education. “Education is not only a vital part of personal growth and advancement, but also in the creation and enhancement of human capital for any country. Therefore, the younger generation who are privileged to live in the 21stcentury, need to keep educating themselves, keep dreaming big, and above all be optimistic.”
Person in photo from left to right:
1. Mr. Pierre Bourgoin, Asst. President Petchaburi Campus, Stamford International University
2. Dr. Apitep Saekow, Asst. President, Academic Services, Stamford International University
3. H.E. Mr. Michael Mann, Managing Director, Laureate Asia Pacific
4. Former president of Mexico and Presidential Counselor of Laureate International Universities, Ernesto Zedillo
5. Dr. Andrew Scown, President, Stamford International University
6. Gilles Mahe, CEO of LaureateThailand
About Stamford International University
Stamford International University has campuses at Rama 9, Asoke and Hua Hin, serving students from more than 100 countries. Approximately 70% of Stamford faculty members are international from countries including the USA, UK, France, Germany, and many more.
Stamford became a member of the Laureate International Universities network in 2012 to enhance global resources and opportunities for students. Laureateis the largest global network of degree-granting higher education institutions, with more than one million students enrolled across more than 70 institutions in 25 countries at more than 200 campuses and online.
Stamford International University offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in International, Bilingual, and Thai programs, covering fields of study including business, hospitality management, communication arts, creative media design, information technology and public administration.
To learn more, visit www.stamford.edu
