ABRAZO Program – Accompaniment, Belonging, Renewal, Awareness, Zeal, and Oración (Prayer)

1. Alumni Spiritual Formation Program

• This program offers alumni opportunities to reconnect with their faith through spiritual activities such as: recollections, retreats, and formation sessions. It encourages reflections, spiritual renewal, and a stronger bond with the university’s mission and community.

    2. Dialogue Sessions: Community and Alumni Conversations

• This program aims to strengthen the alumni community by promoting AdZU’s core values. Featuring alumni as speakers or participants. It fosters meaningful and respectful dialogue in a safe and inclusive space.

MAGIST Program – Mentorship by Alumni: Guiding and Inspiring Students’ Transformation

1. This program aims to foster meaningful relationships between alumni mentors and current students (mentees) to guide their personal and professional growth. By pairing alumni with students within the same field of expertise, the program will offer valuable mentorship, career advice, and networking opportunities. The mentors will share their industry insights, help mentees navigate their professional development, and serve as role models in various fields.

MAGIST: Networking and Training Opportunities

1. Interactive Workshops

    Workshops will be designed to allow students to actively engage with alumni and deepen their understanding of various topics. Possible workshops include:

• Mock Interviews and Resume Building: Alumni will guide students through mock interviews, offering feedback and advice on improving resumes and interview techniques.
• Stress Management Techniques: A hands-on session where students will learn practical techniques to manage stress, such as mindfulness exercises, time management strategies, and mental health tips.

MAGIST: Career Talk

1. “MAGIST: Career Talk” is a dynamic program that connects AdZU students with alumni and industry partners who are eager to share their stories, whether from similar backgrounds or completely different paths. Through candid conversations and real-world insights, students gain valuable guidance as they explore their career journeys. It’s a space for inspiration, connection, and discovering possibilities beyond the classroom.

CarE: Career Excellence for Eagles – Internships

1. The Internships/OJT program aims to provide students with practical experience by facilitating internships within industries relevant to their academic fields. This initiative fosters collaboration between colleges, departments, the alumni network, and industry partners to identify appropriate internship opportunities that enhance students’ academic development. The program seeks to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practices, preparing students for their future careers while also strengthening ties between the university, industry partners, and its alumni network.

CarE: Referrals

1. Partnering with Industries for Career Opportunities and to provide a direct link for AdZU graduates (both fresh and experienced), and students looking for career and professional development opportunities to potential employers through strategic partnerships with various companies and industries.

COURAGE: Career OpportUnities for Readiness and Advancement of Growth and Excellence – Career Fair

1. The Career Fair connects AdZU graduating students and alumni with industry professionals, potential employers, and career resources. It helps students explore career options, understand job market trends, and secure job opportunities. The ACE Office and CGCO are working together to bring in more industries, offering a wider range of opportunities and making the event more impactful for students and alumni.

COURAGE: Career Opportunities Postings

1. The Job Vacancy Postings initiative is designed to support AdZU students and alumni by increasing their awareness of employment opportunities. It provides them with access to a regularly updated list of both local and non-local job openings. Through partnerships with industries and companies that engage with the ACE Office, we aim to enhance the employability of our graduates—especially within Zamboanga City—and keep them well-informed about available career opportunities.