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國立政治大學商學院與美國加州州立大學蒙灣分校商學院11月3日合作辦理「ESG和負責任AI的現況與趨勢:太平洋兩岸國際供應鏈與科技領域專家的跨域對話」(The Current and Future State of ESG and Responsible AI, A Trans-Pacific Dialogue between Experts in International Supply Chain and Technology),邀請來自產學界的演講者深究ESG領域與AI科技所帶來的機會與挑戰。
主辦方政大商學院院長黃家齊致詞時說,ESG是至關重要的全球議題,而AI的發展則提供許多機會以實現ESG目標,「如何兼顧善用科技與道德責任,是值得深思的問題。」
政大企業管理學系教授羅明琇為首位演講者,帶領聽者解讀綠色供應鏈的數據與現況。她認為,淨零碳排(Net Zero)已成為全球共同目標,也已有超過1003家公司制定相關計畫,「這1003家公司不單只是公司,而是1003條綠色供應鏈。」她也點出政策、成本與合作是臺灣企業在此領域發展的最大困難,並指出企業面臨挑戰時的共同反應:試圖使用AI。因此,她認爲針對綠色供應鏈,導入AI輔助能為企業提高效率,且透過AI工具的支持,可以為企業建立一個「永續的供應鏈」。
商學院英語商管專班(English Taught Program,以下簡稱ETP)於10月27日傍晚在逸仙樓舉辦「ETP同樂會──校友回娘家分享」,邀請到現任國泰世華數據分析師陳世恒、Google資深客戶經理林子琛兩位優秀學長,百忙之中回到ETP,和同學們分享自己的求學與職業生涯,以及曾經在ETP學習、獲得的知識和經驗,如何成為人生旅途上珍貴的養分,一點一滴幫助他們澆灌出如今的成就。
首先,兩位學長皆鼓勵大家善用ETP的豐富資源。課程方面以英語授課的會計、經濟、投資學等,不僅能夠強化英語表達和閱聽技能,也幫助同學們在將來國際間的商場上,能夠得心應手與世界各地的同事、客戶互動。此外ETP也提供了多元化的商用英語課程,比如口語訓練相關的「口頭辯論」、「即興演講」、「面試模擬」等等,培養了學生敏銳的口才以及批判性思考的能力;而寫作訓練中的「商用書信」、「履歷撰寫」、「簡報製作」等課程,則是為同學們奠基堅實的商用專業能力,以便在未來的實習和職場上握有絕佳優勢。
另一方面學長們也提到,ETP身為一個聚集商學院各系學生的大家庭,提供了讓同學們結交跨系友情、拓展人脈的機會,而充實的出國交換和學伴計畫,更是搭起與外籍學生交流的橋梁,不僅能夠領略不同國家的文化之美,也能藉此拓展自己的國際視野,甚至建立起難能可貴的友誼。林子琛建議同學們可以透過參與學伴計畫,先認識將來想去交換、申請碩博的國家,比如他當時因為要準備去巴西交換,就接待了來自巴西的交換生,提前了解這個陌生而令他嚮往的國度。而陳世恆擁有多次出國交流經驗,幾乎遊遍歐洲各國,強調在ETP的求學期間促使他提早熟悉全英語環境,即使到了國外,也能如魚得水、迅速適應。
為了讓參與分享會的同學們都能滿載而歸,當天活動還安排了將近一小時的QA時間,讓各個年級、擁有不同困擾的同學們都能踴躍發問、排疑解惑。資管系二年級學生邱云谷表示,近期正好在考慮出國交換,但還沒有很具體的想法,於是才決定來參加分享會,他提到:「因為他們都有這方面的經驗,就會講到一些比較細節的注意事項,我也可以對出國交換的時程規劃、行前安排有更深的了解。」已經在科技業實習的企管系四年級學生陳奕伶,則希望藉由聆聽林子琛在科技業外商任職的經驗分享,對這項產業有更深刻的見解,並找到自己的工作價值。
「Eventually, all the dots will connect.」活動的最後,陳世恆引用了 Steve Jobs 的名言,勉勵同學們在ETP多方嘗試各種體驗,勇於踏出舒適圈,總有一天,所有曾經學過的技能、建立的友誼、習得的經驗都會被串連起來,在無法預知的時間點發揮意想不到的作用。林子琛也再次感謝ETP帶來的溫暖和收穫,他認為ETP給予同學們更多精進自我,開闊眼界的機會,激發出學生的內在潛力,讓「ETPers」能夠做好準備,迎接未來種種挑戰。
It is the English Taught Program (ETP) Alumni Sharing Event on Friday, October 27th that brings NCCUC ETP alumni and students together, providing current students a platform to expand their networks. The sharing this semester took place at Yi Xian Building (逸仙樓), featuring alumni Eric Chen (陳世恒) from Department of Risk Management and Insurance and Randy Lin (林子琛) from Department of Business Administration. They shared insights into the benefits they derived from the ETP program and discussed their career path after graduation. Through their valuable sharing, participants not only gained a deeper appreciation for the meticulous planning of the ETP program, but also draw valuable lessons from their experiences.
The Alumni Sharing Event is regularly held by the English Taught Program(ETP).
Eric shared that the interdisciplinary and immersive learning experiences provided by ETP instilled him the courage to speak, which he found to be more important than merely mastering impeccable grammar. Additionally, he got the opportunity to work as a team with students from various Departments, developing networking connections. As a Data Analyst in Cathy United Bank, Eric described his current job to be more than just about coding, but the ability of storytelling and teamworking. He also reminded the participants to treat everyone nicely. “You never know when your paths may cross again in the future.” He illustrated the awkward reunion with his not-so-closed buddy back in NCCU during exchange program in Spain as an example. “We unexpectedly ran into each other almost every day in the cafeteria.”
ETP alumnus Eric Chen (陳世恒) shared his “bumpy” career path and how he stood up again and again with current ETP students, hoping that they could draw valuable lessons from his past frustrations.
During his ETP experience sharing, Randy highlighted the invaluable benefits of ETP such as debate and CV writing classes, which are definitely helpful in the long run. ETP not only provides more straightforward terminology compared to translated equivalents but also fosters students’ ability to think in English. Drawing from his job-hopping experiences from an intern to Google Senior Account Manager, Randy emphasized the significance of networking, as these connections can prove pivotal when confronting career challenges or even lead to ideal job opportunities. Moreover, he also encouraged fellow students to capture every opportunity that could challenge themselves and accumulate various experiences until they reach the goal.
ETP alumnus Randy Lin (林子琛) shared his “Career Path of Sales”. which included how he transformed from an intern to Google Senior Account Manager. He encouraged fellow students to capture every opportunity that can challenge themselves and accumulate various experiences until they reach the goal. It invites graduates to share their experiences of studying and working abroad, hoping to inspire students to have more ideas about future career planning.
Curiosity about the daily life of an account manager at Google brought Erin Chen (陳奕伶), senior student from Department of Business Administration, to the sharing event. Erin understood what Randy had gained from the experiences at those previous international companies and what ultimately led him to choose Google. She was not only intrigued by the compelling stories behind the alumni but also appreciated their authenticity in sharing both their career and personal journeys. Undoubtedly, she had took valuable lessons from them.
Through the sharing event, Jason Chiu (邱云谷) from Department of Management Information Systems had the opportunity to connect with industry insiders in person. Their insights and experience sharing provided him with a much clearer understanding of what to prepare for and expect from both internships and exchange programs. As a result, he realized the preparation required and the optimal time management necessary to streamline the exchange program application process. “I hadn't thought about these aspects in such detail before, but the alumni's thorough sharing has been incredibly enlightening." Jason expressed.
Following his sharing on his “bumpy” career path and how he stood up again and again with current ETP students, Eric draw inspiration from Steve Jobs by quoting him, emphasizing that “eventually, all the dots will connect”. “We might not always see the immediate value in what we are doing now,’ he noted, “but down the road, you will recognize how a particular activity, person, or even skill becomes invaluable.”
The best thing about the ETP Alumni Sharing Event was that outstanding alumni who have experienced the program were willing to address inquiries from current students in person.