Support for Higher Ed
Prepare Your Students for the Global Workplace
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How Does Open Mindset Project Benefit Your Institution?
The world is hiring global thinkers. Is your university ready?
Today’s graduates face employers across industries and cultures seeking:
- Strong communication and networking skills
- Initiative, resilience, and curiosity
- Intercultural skills and global awareness
These skills are difficult to teach at scale in traditional classroom settings. Open Mindset will give your students a practical and personalized way to build these skills with the mentorship of top-tier leaders and the structured learning offered by our immersive global certificate course.
A Harvard Business Review study analyzing more than 1,000 occupations and 70 million job transitions found that professionals with strong foundational "soft" skills advance faster, earn more, and remain more resilient amid market shifts—because these skills drive adaptability, continuous learning, and the ability to navigate complex organizational change.
If you don't have a plan to help your students develop these skills, perhaps we can help...
Turnkey Integration
We can support and enhance existing career services, global studies, or orientation programming.
Low-to-No Burden
We manage mentor and student onboarding, matching, progress tracking, and communication through our proprietary app.
Proven Methodology
Our academic and mentor model enhances student employability, staff retention, and alumni involvement.
Partnering with the Open Mindset Project means introducing your students to international mentors, global career insights, and a mindset that moves them—and your institution—forward.
Join Our Summer 2026 Cohort
"What an incredible opportunity for Texas Woman's University students! The Open Mindset Project has truly opened a new world for our students... now they have a better understanding of the knowledge and skills they need to successfully engage with people from different backgrounds and perspectives. I'm excited to watch students use this experience as a launchpad to build their careers."
Dr. Annie Munson, TWU
“The Open Mindset Project puts global mindset and career development at the center of the student experience. Through this partnership, Babson’s Glavin Global Fellows benefit from a rare opportunity to engage with a Global Guru—an expert mentor who expands their perspectives and strengthens their understanding of the world they will go on to shape.”
Lorien Romito, Babson College
“The program offered our students a unique opportunity to ...develop communication skills and an attitude of openness — essential elements of self-awareness and intercultural competence. The Global Gurus approached their mentoring seriously, shared professional and life experiences, offered "profound advice", and posed thought-provoking questions that encouraged students to broaden their horizons.”
Margherita Pampinella, Towson University
“It was wonderful hearing the excitement in my students’ voices after they talked to their Global Guru for the first time. Our students gained connections and insight that were different from what we could provide on campus."
Halie Cousineau, Arizona State University
How Does Open Mindset Benefit Your Students?
Global Exposure
Students gain an international perspective and cultural awareness through our mindset bootcamp and mentorship matching.
Stronger Career Readiness
The mentorship model is proven to increase confidence and job placement.
Alumni Engagement
Open Mindset provides an optional pathway for your alumni to give back as mentors.
Equity and Access
We empower first-gen and underserved students with the connections they may not otherwise access.
Professional Credibility
Students also earn a certification that elevates their profiles and enhances graduate outcomes.
Our Process: Designed to Fit Right In
Open Mindset is built for easy adoption—whether you join our national cohort or use our framework to create your own.
You help identify students (or we recruit directly)
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Students enroll in the online bootcamp
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We handle mentor matching, training, and communication
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Students meet 1:1 with a Global Guru and receive their certification
All you need to do is open the door. We’ll handle the rest.
Higher Ed Institutions Our Team Has Worked With
The Open Mindset Project Team, led by founder Stacie Berdan, has a track record of successful collaboration with dozens of education institutions across the country and around the world; here is small sample of those the team has worked with:
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Ready To Bring Global Mentorship to Your Campus?
We’re currently accepting partners for our Summer and Fall 2026 cohorts.
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