Global Market Navigator Program: Career Champion Award Winner

The University of San Diego (USD) Career Development Center is excited to announce that the Global Market Navigator Program has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Best Career Readiness Program Award.

This student-nominated award honors a program or event with exceptional impact on students’ career exploration and development through USD’s Career Readiness Programs (PASSPORT, COMPASS, & CONNECT). The Global Market Navigator Program truly stood out for its innovative approach to career readiness.

One student shared the program's profound impact:

The Global Market Navigator Program was one of the most significant and rewarding opportunities I had during my time at USD. It influenced the trajectory of my career, clarified my professional goals, and provided invaluable hands-on experience and networking opportunities that helped me secure an important internship.

This program effectively helped students apply classroom knowledge to real-world consulting projects and offered a unique lens into global markets, bridging theory with practice and expanding students' perspectives on international business.

The Career Development Center also extends a special acknowledgement to Dr. Eileen Daspro, whose leadership and mentorship were instrumental to the program’s success. As the student described, Dr. Daspro was more than an advisor—she was a dedicated mentor who empowered students with career guidance, encouragement, and a global mindset.

The Career Champion Award will be presented to the Global Market Navigator Program on April 25, 2025.