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Collaboration with the In­ter­na­tio­nal Young Professionals Academy (IYPA)

Our approach

The International Young Professionals Academy (IYPA) at Hochschule Mainz connects employers in the Rhine-Main region with qualified international students and graduates at an early stage.

The focus is on structured, long-term collaboration with the aim of making potential visible, opening up opportunities, and attracting international professionals to the region.

A shared perspective

Collaborating with IYPA means more than one-off recruiting.

It provides strategic access to international young talent and creates opportunities for mutual learning.

Companies gain access to highly qualified and motivated young professionals, as well as insights into the perspectives, expectations, and skills of international talent.

Students gain real-world guidance, practical experience, and career opportunities.

Strengthening the region together through international expertise and sustainable partnerships.

Benefits for companies

  • direct access to qualified international students from a variety of disciplines
  • early engagement and long-term talent retention
  • authentic positioning as an internationally oriented employer
  • new perspectives through cultural diversity and different educational backgrounds
  • contribution to securing skilled professionals in the region
   

How collaboration can work in practice

Interested in a collaboration?

Are you interested in collaborating with IYPA? Get in touch with us.

Christina Klose

IYPA Project Manager

T +49 6131 628-5320

christina.klose (at) hs-mainz.de

In dialogue

  • dedicated contact persons
  • coordinated formats (e.g. interactive workshops at the university, at company premises, or online; employer branding webinars; networking get-togethers with students)
  • joint development and continuous improvement of the collaboration

Access to talent

  • internships and working student positions
  • final theses
  • entry-level positions
  • transparent insights into requirements and development opportunities

Engagement formats

  • expert insights, workshops, or case studies
  • networking events
  • digital exchange formats and alumni talks