AlumniLAB: A Learning Space created for Alumni Networks
On the 6th and 7th of March, Alegra had the honour of hosting AlumniLAB, with the schools Retamar and Orvalle.
AlumniLAB is the first training day in Spain aimed at promoting alumni networks in non-university education centres. During two intense days of conferences, round tables and networking, more than 300 participants from 100 educational institutions gathered to share experiences and strategies for developing and consolidating their alumni communities.
The host principals kicked off the event together. The Headmistress of Alegra, Marta Jiménez de los Galanes, stressed the importance of ‘nourishing ourselves from experience and youth, inspiring ourselves and adapting the course to provide a real service to society’.
An Impactful Rountable: The Experience of Our Alegra Alumni
One of the most significant moments of the meeting was the round table in which Alegra participated together with the Alumni of Albaydar, Tajamar and Retamar.
In this space for reflection and debate, two former students of Alegra, Sofía and Beatriz, acted as moderators at the round table. In turn, Alegra’s alumni shared their experiences and vision on the projection of Alumni organisations.
The testimonies of all were key to illustrating how the connection with alumni can strengthen the mission of educational institutions, bringing value to both current and future generations.
Service At Work: The Role of Our PAI 5 Volunteers During The Event
The event would not have been possible without the effort and dedication of our PAI 5 students, who volunteered to play a vital role in the organisation and logistics of the day. From welcoming participants to assisting with the various sessions, their work reflected the spirit of service trademark of our educational community.
AlumniLAB has been an exceptional opportunity to reinforce the importance of our Alumni network and to continue building bridges between generations. At Alegra, we remain committed to the growth and connection of our community beyond the classroom, strengthening the bonds that unite us as an institution.
A Key Strategy For Growth
AlumniLAB was created with the mission of strengthening Alumni organisations, aligning themselves with the global strategy and sustainable development of educational institutions. The conference focused on three main objectives:
- To reaffirm the importance of Alumni in educational institutions, highlighting their essential role in the reputation, sustainability and educational mission of the centres.
- To share good practices and experiences to strengthen the relationship with alumni and foster an enriching exchange of knowledge.
- Facilitate the creation of networks and synergies between professionals who lead Alumni initiatives, promoting the establishment of strategic collaborations.
A Summit for Alumni Leaders
Participants had the opportunity to meet and share experiences from different institutions, learn new networking strategies and establish contacts to strengthen their initiatives.
With this first day, AlumniLAB has positioned itself as a benchmark in strengthening the link between non-university educational institutions and their Alumni in Spain.
