Sep 11, 2019 | Innovation
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The University of Celaya by working firmly in the construction of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem of the Bajío.
To do so, they have partnered with the best global experts and learned from successful examples around the world, developing a flexible talent training model that is sensitive to the real needs of companies.
As a result, the Business Creation Macro-Workshop in conjunction with Harvard University has trained more than 1,100 people in Mexico and 800 in Peru.
An initiative was also presented to reform the Law of Innovation of the State of Guanajuato in order to facilitate processes, procedures and support to encourage the creation and development of companies in our state.
In 6 years, more than 700 projects have been carried out with 700 companies or organizations through the Business Linking Program.
Participation in the creation of the Citizen Observatory for the Tourism Council of the City of Celaya, we have created the Start Up Center, we are the first in the region to be part of the ENACTUS program and the first to promote FreshBiz and the Fuckup Nights to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in our community.
Aug 16, 2019 | Innovation, Study abroad
My name is Juan Carlos Gallegos Cárdenas, I am originally from Celaya, Gto. A year ago I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. This document contains my most outstanding achievements at the University of Celaya and abroad.
My story begins in 2014 when I entered the race. I remember that the first thing I did was to talk to my future director Alejandro Saldaña. He told me about all the development opportunities offered by the university abroad, but above all about the success stories of former students of the faculty. At first the idea of traveling abroad and studying abroad seemed very distant and difficult. What I didn't know was that little by little my life was going to surprise me more than I imagined.
During my third semester I had the opportunity to work in Statistics class on a collaborative project of statistical water consumption in Celaya with JUMAPA. A project that at first seemed like a school project ended up being the beginning of my first success. Shortly after in 2015, the first call from Educafin and UNI came out to present a project at California State University, Fullerton. After seeing this opportunity I applied directly to the call, unsure of what was going to happen I had faith in my level of English and the importance of my project. The news had come and it was done. I would go to represent my university in California with 3 other colleagues. There I had the opportunity to meet the students of the university and for the first time to present my project in English. After having returned, I felt very motivated and sure that I had the tools to achieve anything, only if I put my mind to it and fought for it.
Some time later I applied for other calls without success, until one day UNI debuted its first edition of Trep camp 2017. This program consisted of an intensive course in the United States on entrepreneurship. The program's participation was optional for my generation but for me it was another opportunity I could not pass up. Shortly after I was selected to go to San Diego State University to do a workshop in entrepreneurship and a high impact project. This experience opened my mind a lot because I got to meet world-class companies such as Qualcomm, Takealessons and iBoss, in addition to complementing the teachings of the university in business. I also met brilliant young people with whom I was able to have a great friendship that remains to this day.
Days after returning from San Diego, I had the opportunity to do an exchange semester at Hallym University in South Korea. Thanks to the agreements that the University of Celaya maintains, I was able to live in another country and learn about a culture different from my own.
I have always felt very supported by everyone at UNI. Talking with my director, he also told me that not only academic achievements are rewarded, but also extracurricular ones. He encouraged me to be curious and to always be eager to learn.
In 2018 I was recognized with the merit medal, being highlighted as one of the best students of the entire university along with another friend of the faculty. Already at that time I was going to graduate and awards were given to different students for their trajectories. In my case I had the honor of receiving the "UNI Pride for International Impact" award, thanks to all my achievements abroad, and at my graduation I received an honorable mention as the second best average of my class.
A few months before graduating I had applied for the "Gobernadores 2018" scholarship from Educafin that selected 10 outstanding young people from the state to live in Washington, DC for a semester studying a public policy seminar and doing professional internships, in my case I was in the area of trade and investment at ProMéxico. This program has been one of my most important achievements since I was able to have another international experience but more focused on the world of work and international politics. On that occasion I had the privilege of being decorated by the governor of the state of Guanajuato, Miguel Márquez Márquez, to put the name of my state and my university on a high level.
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to study in Germany and learn about its culture. This country has always been known for always getting ahead despite any situation, for the high quality of its educational institutions and its work culture. I have been learning German and improving my English since before studying my career, in order to be prepared for this moment.
This year I have been accepted at the University of Applied Sciences Nürtingen-Geislingen located in the outskirts of Stuttgart (Capital of the state Baden-Württemberg) which is located in one of the strongest economic regions of Germany and Europe. Today the university is one of the top 10 universities of applied sciences in Germany and has more than 5,000 students at all levels of education.
I am eternally proud to be UNI. I thank the University of Celaya from the bottom of my heart for giving me tireless support in my projects, giving me the tools to be competent in the world, believing in me and in my personal and professional development.
Thanks to you I have succeeded.
Aug 16, 2019 | Innovation, Study abroad
Hello, my name is Astrid Serrato Mandujano, I am 21 years old and I am from Apaseo el Alto, Gto.
I attended elementary school in my municipality, then I entered UNI High School, and when I finished it, I decided to stay to study a Bachelor's Degree in International Commerce.
During my career I distinguished myself by:
- Participate in the Certification course in the practice "Business Sustainability and Commercial Logistics in Colombian Ports", developed in the cities of Santa Marta, Barranquilla and Cartagena Colombia (October 24-29, 2016).
- I participated in the Radar Network (November 18-19, 2016).
- I participated in the national program "Peraj, adopt a friend", where I served as a tutor for elementary school children, supporting and motivating them to develop and improve their academic performance (Cycle 2016-2017, Celaya, Gto.).
- I obtained the medal for academic excellence (February 2018).
- I participated in the 8th Olympiad of Foreign Trade 2018 (May 20, 2018, Querétaro).
- I was the winner of UNI Scholarship to study one semester in South China Business College of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (September-January 2018 semester).
- I became certified in the ASPEL SAE, COI and NOI programs (May 2019).
- I was a winner of the Leaders in Canada call by the State Government, which I had to give up in order to continue participating in the call to study a Master's Degree in China (June 2019).
- I am currently a winner of the call for Export Talents China Chapter by the State Government to study the Master's Degree in E-Commerce at Zhejiang Gongshang University in Hangzhou China (July 2019).
I was interested in participating in this call because when I was in China, I was struck by the great technological progress, the communication channels, the services provided, as well as the handling of currency in commerce, where with just one application, you can carry out transactions, buy, sell, pay, etc., without carrying cash or bank cards.
Previously when I traveled to other countries, I observed the differences that exist with respect to our country, and I realize that we need to update ourselves to be more competitive, my career being focused on international trade, has a strong link with the Master's degree that I will take in China.
I believe that it will not be easy to learn Chinese in one year, but rest assured that I will do my best to meet the expectations.
Jan 25, 2019 | Academic quality, Innovation, Link
Dr. Ramon Sanchez, Director of Innovation and Technology at the Harvard School of Public Health, gave training to facilitators of the Program for Strengthening the Innovation and Sustainability Ecosystem in the state of Guanajuato on December 10 and 11 at the University of Celaya.
More than 80 professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, leaders of business chambers, incubation centers, specialists and agents of change from all over the state, who have the vocation to contribute to the strengthening of the innovation ecosystem, participated in the event.
The next stage will be the Macro-workshop: "Creating businesses with global and sustainable impact", which will begin on February 22nd, with an expected 1,000 to 2,000 participants from all over the state: students, entrepreneurs, professionals, businessmen, executives, researchers, investors, government officials, civil associations, NGOs and the general public who want to generate successful high-impact business plans.
More information and registration can be found at this link.
Innovation Macro-Workshop
Nov 13, 2018 | Uni Culture, Academic Excellence Uni, Innovation
The University of Celaya in collaboration with Harvard University will initiate a program that will generate an innovation ecosystem in the region, so that young people, parents, entrepreneurs, leaders and the general population will be able to carry out their business ideas or innovation projects by obtaining the necessary advice to obtain the necessary funds to materialize these plans.
This will be a trigger for the whole of the Bajío region to exploit all the talent and human potential it has, and through collaboration networks, generate an ecosystem that will produce jobs, patents, new companies and, above all, promote sustainable development that will have a positive impact on future generations.
An evaluation has already been carried out and the results were presented to the educational community of the University of Celaya and some regional leaders and businessmen, which will be integrated into this work plan that will begin to yield results in the next five years.
Oct 26, 2018 | Academic Excellence Uni, Innovation, Link
As part of the social commitment of the University of Celaya to solve problems in our environment and contribute to common progress, UNIChallenge starts again on Monday, October 29, a program where young people and teachers from various universities will test all their talent and knowledge to give a creative and innovative response to the following challenges:
- High rate of youth unemployment (encourage the increase of youth employment in the region). Topic chosen by Universidad La Salle Noroeste; Obregón, Sonora.
- Land mobility (to promote improvements in land mobility taking into account the logistic routes of the region). Topic chosen by the University of Celaya; Celaya, Guanajuato.
- Lack of access to decent housing (planning, design and implementation of low-income housing). Topic chosen by La Salle University, Bajío; León, Guanajuato.
Teams will be working on the first in two phases from October 29 through November 23 and the winners will be announced on November 30, 2018.
