IIC: From International Student To Corporate Success with Jorge Pradilla

In our original series, Immigrants In Corporate, our mission was to amplify and empower the voices of immigrant working professionals looking for support at work.  In this episode, our guest is an operations professional in the edtech space, Jorge Pradilla. Jorge came to the United States for his Bachelors Degree and then stayed for his Masters. Throughout those years, not only did he build relationships and learn about the American culture, but he was also able to work for multiple organizations that allowed him to grow and become the successful professional he is today. This conversation is packed with many interesting topics! Get ready to learn how Jorge was able to enroll in an American university, how his legal status impacted his career progress, his best tips for international students looking to stay for work in the U.S., and more! Thank you so much for listening to The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from it, go ahead and subscribe, rate, and review the show! If you haven't listened to episode 2 where Lola and Fatim Mbaye talk about what it's like to feel welcomed in the corporate workplace as an immigrant, check it out here! In this episode, we cover:-Jorge's immigration story.-Employment visa sponsorship and how it works.-Tips for those looking to be part of the corporate world.-Assumptions and misconceptions about the immigrant experience.-Benefits of joining DEI groups as an immigrant. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Connect with Jorge via LinkedIn.-EQImindset-Join the LinkedIn group Thriving in Intersectionality - Immigrants In Corporate. Connect with Lola:-LinkedIn: Lola Adeyemo-Instagram: @immigrantsincorporate More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an Immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”. As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources. Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day. Send us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.💬 Have a thought about this episode? Send a Fan Mail message directly through Buzzsprout. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.❤️ If you find value in these conversations, consider becoming a supporter of the show. Your support helps us continue amplifying diverse voices, meaningful stories, and leadership insights from across industries and experiences.⭐ Follow, share, rate, and review the podcast to help others discover these conversations.📬 Continue the conversation - read the companion reflections on Substack🌍 Immigrants and first-generation professionals can join our free community at:www.immigrantsincorporate.orgConnect with Host Dr. Lola Adeyemo on LinkedIn.Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.