UT San Antonio is helping shape the future workforce in San Antonio and South Texas by connecting students with career opportunities and pathways to success. Mario Vela, assistant vice provost and executive director of the University Career Center, joined The Cilantro Diaries podcast to talk about how UT San Antonio is preparing students for high-demand careers while strengthening the region’s talent pipeline.
The conversation with Lorenzo Gomez III also highlights the university’s expanding downtown presence and its role in attracting top talent. The discussion explores how career-engaged learning and employer partnerships are helping prepare students while supporting workforce development across the region.
Hear how UT San Antonio is helping grow the region’s talent pipeline.


