While employer engagement strategies have become increasingly sophisticated, we often overlook the most critical data point: the authentic voice of the talent itself. In this session, Mario Vela, Assistant Vice-Provost of Career-Engaged Learning at the University of Texas at San Antonio, moves beyond high-level theory to provide real-world insights through a live panel of first-generation alumni currently working in the Las Vegas region. For Global Heads of Recruiting, this is a rare opportunity to bypass the dashboard and hear directly from early-career professionals about the “hidden curriculum” of the corporate world. We will explore how first-gen talent, defined by unique adaptability and navigational capital, can become a primary driver of innovation within your organization.
