More than 65 national and international organisations attended RUMO 2024, the annual employability event of Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Porto. The event also featured thematic sessions with experts in emerging and relevant fields, such as Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability.
According to Isabel Braga da Cruz, pro-rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, “this annual event reinforces the University's commitment to the employability of its students, offering them practical preparation and a valuable network of contacts for their professional integration. This year, with the participation of renowned experts and companies, RUMO 2024 promises to open doors and expand horizons for the professional future of our students.”
Through thematic sessions and stand discussions, the university's students and alumni had the opportunity to explore various career prospects in fields such as Management, Economics, Biotechnology, Arts, Law, Education, Psychology, and Nursing. The 2024 edition hosted more than 65 companies at stands on the Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Porto. Companies from diverse sectors interacted directly with students, sharing insights into their needs and exploring potential collaborations and career opportunities.
The organisations represented at the stands included: Adecco Recursos Humanos; Banco de Portugal; BNP Paribas; BPI; Caixa Geral de Depósitos; Central Lobão - Ferramentas Eléctricas S.A.; CMPH - Domus Social - Empresa de Habitação e Manutenção do Município do Porto; COFCO International; Colep Consumer Products; Colquímica Adhesives; Continental Mabor; Corticeira Amorim; Cotesi; Crowe Portugal; Danone; Deloitte; EF Education First; Engel & Völkers; Portuguese Army; EY; Ferreira de Sá; FinTrU; Portuguese Air Force; FORVIA; Forvis Mazars; Freudenberg Chemical Specialities; Grupo Eurofirms / Claire Joster; Grupo Salvador Caetano; Hitachi Solutions Portugal; Hôma; Hotel Infante Sagres; i-charging, electric mobility; Infineon Technologies; Inova+; Diplomatic Institute - Ministry of Foreign Affairs; InterContinental Porto; Job Impulse; KPMG; KW SOMOS; Lactogal; LEROY MERLIN PORTUGAL; LGG Advisors; Living Tours; Lusíadas Saúde; NORS; ONIVERSE; Parfois; PwC; Rangel Logistics Solutions; Ryan Portugal; SBM Offshore; Schneider Electric Portugal; Sika Portugal; Skill&Reach; Sodexo; Sonae MC; Sonae Sierra; SUCH - Serviço de Utilização Comum dos Hospitais; Teach For Portugal; Trans Italia; Valor T (Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa); Voltalia Portugal; Wall Street English.
The event took place on the 12th and 13th of November at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Porto. RUMO now celebrates 23 years of a continuous journey in creating opportunities and connecting graduates with the job market.
