In Chile, higher education can make a significant difference in the life trajectories of young people and their families. In this context, Aspiraciones Sobre el Futuro (ASF) by Fundación Luksic is an initiative that seeks to promote access to higher education for students graduating from technical and vocational high schools, providing them with useful and practical information to make the best decision for their educational future.
Since the creation of this initiative in 2021, more than 108,000 fourth-year students have participated in it. In its 2023 version, ASF was implemented in 487 technical and vocational high schools from all regions of Chile, with the participation of over 55,000 students.
The program involves administering a survey to fourth-year technical and vocational students, which identifies their vocational preferences and their level of knowledge about the higher education admission system. Then, based on their responses, two products are delivered: one aimed at students and one aimed at schools.
For students, they receive a personalized letter with information about careers of their interest, employment rates, average incomes, and actual duration of the career, among other aspects. Additionally, they are provided with an informative brochure containing all the information about the admission process to higher education and a calendar with the most important dates.
On the other hand, schools receive a personalized report detailing the overall survey results, along with a series of specific recommendations to enhance the continuation of studies for their students.
Currently, pre-registrations are open for the 2024 version of Aspiraciones sobre el Futuro. To participate, interested schools must complete the following online form, and in March, they will be contacted to complete their registration.
Would you like to learn more about the results of Aspiraciones sobre el Futuro? We invite you to review the Policy Brief: “Diagnosis and Design Aspiraciones sobre el Futuro: Access to Information on Continuing Education in Technical and Vocational High Schools.”
