1Mentor Inc.

I wanted to take a quick moment to celebrate this huge achievement for our entire 1Mentor Inc. team!! Your passion, hard work, and creativity every step of the way have made all the difference. I’m excited to continue this journey of building 1Mentor with all of you—thank you for jumping into this crazy idea of starting a startup from the beginning and sharing all the ups and downs with me. Diego Santos, Paul Balcazar, Emilia Verdesoto, David Espinosa, Agustina Dinamarca, Andrés Cornejo, Rocio Angelica Garcia, Jonnathan Peña, Martin Ochoa, Felipe Vargas, Juan David Uribe, Camila A., Daniela Andino, Michelle Aguirre Arias, David Guanoluisa, Lina Marcela Guio Reyes, Ricardo C. Benavides, Víctor Kraski Cieslak, Gonzalo Leguizamón, Esteban Veintimilla, and Diego Robles. Many people face the challenge of navigating a rapidly changing labour market while trying to achieve their career dreams and professional goals. Let’s keep building something that equips learners with the skills they need for tomorrow's work!

🎉 We’ve Officially Reached Every Continent with 1Mentor! 🌍 I’m thrilled to announce that QS 1Mentor is now making an impact in universities and governments across 17 countries, spanning every continent! This achievement underscores the power of our data and technology in advancing education and employability. Our solutions help colleges and universities: 👩⚕️ Equip students with the skills to make a difference in their fields. 📃 Launch and update programs aligned with industry demands. 📈 Drive demand for programs, aligning them with candidates’ aspirations. 👨💻 Future-proof key stakeholders with AI tools and market insights. 👩🏫 Boost lifelong learning to empower the workforce of tomorrow. 🏅 Strengthen reputation by enhancing employability outcomes. With insights from 280 million job listings, 100,000 yearly employer surveys, 60 million yearly visits to our websites, and 130,000 yearly student surveys, we’re dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey! #HigherEd #Employability #Innovation #Globalimpact QS Quacquarelli Symonds 1Mentor Inc.

Junto con mi colega Esteban Veintimilla 1Mentor Inc., tuvimos la oportunidad de fortalecer el relacionamiento académico y de empleabilidad con la Promotora del Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (PROCOMER) y el Consejo Nacional de Rectores - CONARE. Además, sostuvimos varios encuentros con numerosos directivos y rectores de universidades. Durante nuestra visita, discutimos iniciativas clave y oportunidades de colaboración que beneficien tanto la calidad educativa como las perspectivas laborales de los estudiantes. Fue gratificante ver el compromiso y la dedicación de todas las partes involucradas hacia la mejora continua del sistema educativo en la región. Nuestro tiempo en Costa Rica también nos permitió compartir las últimas herramientas y recursos que QS ofrece para potenciar el crecimiento académico e institucional. Estoy convencido de que estas discusiones fructíferas construirán una base sólida para futuras colaboraciones y proyectos conjuntos. El compromiso de QS con la excelencia académica y la empleabilidad se mantiene firme en la región. Continuaremos trabajando juntos para asegurar que nuestras instituciones académicas estén bien posicionadas para enfrentar los desafíos del futuro y preparar a nuestros estudiantes para el éxito global. Muchas gracias por el recibimiento. #QS #CostaRica #Educación #Empleabilidad #RelacionesAcadémicas #Universidades #Procomer #CONARE #ExcelenciaAcadémica #Colaboración Muchas gracias a Laura Grillo Abdelnour Magda López Alemán, Dr. Gustavo Gutiérrez Espeleta, Rector de la Universidad de Costa Rica (Rectoría UC), Ing. María Estrada Sánchez, M.Sc., Rectora del Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica , M.Ed. Francisco González Alvarado, Rector de la Universidad Nacional (Rectoría UNA), M.B.A. Rodrigo Arias Camacho, Rector de la Universidad Estatal a Distancia (Rectoría UNED), MBA. William Rojas Meléndez, Rector de la Universidad Técnica Nacional (Rectoría UTN) ULACIT Universidad Internacional de las Américas y muchos mas! QS Quacquarelli Symonds

I am excited to have attended the QS Higher Ed Summit: Europe 2024 in Barcelona with Diego Santos. At the summit, I had the honor of speaking on "The Future Leader’s Toolkit: A Business School Lens" alongside experts Carlos Ortega Maldonado, Dr. Casilda Guell, PhD, Jorge Castiñeira Jerez, Nunzio Quacquarelli, Jason Blackstock. One of the key learnings from this session was the importance of skill development in today's world and how lifelong learning is going to be one of the critical skills for the future.   A highlight was sharing the stage with Gordon Scott (IEAA-SF), exploring how universities can support students' employability through advanced analytics and scalable technology, all the way from prospective students to alumni.   Some key insights I gathered from the panels:   It was interesting to learn how industry leaders like Irena Herrero Vinyes emphasized that industry has been needing to make up for talent that is not ready by developing robust, adaptable training programs. These agile programs offer significant value because of their alignment with industry needs, presenting a challenge for higher education to keep pace.   Leon Laulusa highlighted the shift from a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) to a DISRUPT world (Digitalized, Inclusive, Sustainable, Rapid, Unpredictable, Polarized, Tangled) stressing the need for continuous learning and skill adaptability.   Professor Ling San from Nanyang Technological University Singapore discussed examples of how work-integrated learning experiences, help graduates apply their skills effectively in real-world scenarios and how this connection with industry will differentiate top talent and allow them to do practical career exploration.   Employability remains a key motivator for attracting learners across the globe, especially in a context of a declining population for Europe. It was fantastic to hear the alignment with our mission at QS Quacquarelli Symonds, where we provide products that help higher-ed institutions adapt and prepare for the future of work.   Excited to implement these insights at 1Mentor Inc. and continue our mission to equip learners for tomorrow’s work! #futureofwork #skillsgap #EdTech #lifelonglearning

Just three years ago, It often felt impossible to get the right people in higher ed to talk about the rapidly changing job market and how higher education needs to adapt. The urgency of this conversation was often overlooked, and taking action seemed even harder.   Fast forward to this week, Martín Serrano and I hosted two webinars on this very topic, and we had people from 264 institutions across 48 countries registered! 🎉   Why the change? It’s tough to say exactly, but here are three factors which have certainly played a role: 🤖 Rise of AI: The advancements in AI have made the need to adapt more urgent. 👩💼 Employer Demands: The World Economic Forum reported that employers now value work experience and skills more than academic qualifications. 💻 New Educational Alternatives: The rise of alternative education providers has pressured traditional institutions to innovate and stay relevant.   A heartfelt thank you to the people and institutions who saw the importance of this problem and took a chance on us even when we only had a PowerPoint Presentation with an idea of what this could be. Thanks to your support, this vision is now being shared with people around the world. University of Waterloo - Judene Pretti Purdue University - Joe Tort, Jenny Strickland, Francisco Montalvo, Eric Nauman University of Alberta - Cori Foged, Chau H. Arizona State University - Samantha Rode Bradley, Safali Patel   #HigherEducation #FutureOfWork #Innovation 1Mentor Inc. QS Quacquarelli Symonds

📢 Join QS employability experts Esteban Veintimilla and Martín Serrano as they discuss the importance of leveraging AI and data to bridge the skills gap, transform decision-making processes, and enhance graduate outcomes. Register now to join our webinar 'The transformational power of data and AI in graduate outcomes' on 25 June. 💡 Gain insights into evolving job market trends with the latest QS data 📈 Discover AI-driven platforms which boost student career outcomes 📊 Align academic programmes with market demand for skills Register now: https://lnkd.in/e4ai4xvU #Employability #AI #HigherEducation #GraduateOutcomes #1Mentor

Thrilled to have our work highlighted by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) | Bureau canadien de l’éducation internationale. While the project is ongoing, we’ve already seen remarkable results from the 870 experiences recorded so far: 86% of students believe they now have the skills, knowledge and experience to work towards their career goals, 84% are optimistic about achieving success in the workforce, and 86% of students report that participating in this program has helped them better prepare for the workforce. Thank you to our partners Business + Higher Education Roundtable, University of Waterloo, Capilano University, and George Brown College. Your dedication and support have been instrumental in achieving these milestones. I'm looking forward to continuing our mission for this project: helping more international students integrate into the Canadian labour market! QS Quacquarelli Symonds 1Mentor Inc.

🎉Estamos creciendo 🚀

Estoy emocionado de compartir con ustedes el éxito de nuestro evento "Educación del Futuro". Como coorganizador del evento, quiero expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento a todos los que hicieron posible este increíble día. 🚀🎉 Desde las inspiradoras charlas de nuestros ponentes expertos hasta las valiosas conexiones entre los asistentes, cada momento fue una prueba del poder transformador de la educación y la innovación. 📚💡 Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros ponentes expertos por compartir sus conocimientos y perspectivas: 🎙️ Claudia Tobar (Chief Education and Impact Officer at Kamina) 🎙️ Pablo Pazmino (Founding Partner and Product Owner at Idukay) 🎙️ Diego Robles (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at 1Mentor Inc.) 🎙️ Jonnathan Peña (Senior Software Engineer Team Lead at 1Mentor Inc.) 🎙️ Sofia Burgos (Regional Manager at Blue Ivy Coaching) 🎙️ Christian Rivera (Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Skilt) Un agradecimiento especial a nuestras empresas colaboradoras: 🏢 1Mentor Inc., Blue Ivy Coaching, Kamina, Idukay, skilt También quiero agradecer a AI 2030 y Startup Grind Quito por su apoyo en este evento. ¡Gracias a todos por ser parte de esta experiencia inspiradora! Espero con ansias seguir colaborando y explorando juntos el futuro de la educación. Nos vemos en nuestros próximos eventos! #inteligenciaartificial #IA #Innovacion #Educación #EducaciónDelFuturo #InnovaciónEducativa #TecnologíasEmergentes #Ecuador #Quito #GNV #StopThinkGO

The key message from IFC - International Finance Corporation's Global Education Conference was that education systems are in urgent need of disruption, rethinking and redesign. Education must adapt to reach more students and ensure they have the relevant skills to succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s job market.   There was so much wisdom at this conference that it took a lot of work to pick the top insights to share, but here are my top four takeaways:   1. "The only constant in education is change." Laura Kakon   When Gen AI came into the picture, we started to pay attention to the fact that the world was changing because it's tangible, and most of us have tried it by now. However, disruption is happening everywhere, and we must ensure that education provides people with the skills and knowledge to succeed in today's ever-changing world. (Check out the hologram in the last picture!)   2. "We can't do it on our own. The world is moving too fast." Ricardo H. Phillips Greene   It's time to recognize that we can't tackle these challenges alone. The world is moving too fast for isolated efforts. We can achieve the necessary change by forging strong partnerships and aligning our efforts. This is a call to action for higher-education institutions, governments, EdTechs, foundations, and industry. Let's shift from seeing these issues as someone else's problem to recognizing our role in the solution.   3. "You can't improve what you don't measure." @Maria Marta Ferreyra   We have to ask students what outcomes they expect from their investment in education and start measuring if we are delivering on those expectations. What really counts is the outcomes - are students landing jobs related to their fields, earning decent salaries, and is education truly accessible to all?   4. "People need to be able to learn at any point in life." Michael Crow   If we truly want to improve access to education, prepare individuals for the workforce, and keep their skillsets relevant throughout their careers, our educational systems must adapt. They must become flexible and agile to support lifelong learning.   The vision from the Institute for the Future of Education from Tec de Monterrey encapsulates the goal we should all share: "Improve the lives of millions of people through transforming higher education and lifelong learning around the world." Jose Escamilla Michael Fung Sabrina Seltzer Sara Segundo   A huge shoutout to Juliana Guaqueta Ospina, Shamim Kazemi, Leonardo Lima, Alejandro Caballero and the IFC team for bringing us together for such an inspiring event. I would love to hear how you are turning these insights into action! QS Quacquarelli Symonds 1Mentor Inc.