75% of Chile’s Technical-Professional High Schools to Participate in the Aspiraciones 2026 Program
In this edition, the program will reach 75% of the country’s technical-professional (TP) high schools, benefiting more than 85,000 students. These students will receive personalized informational kits in their classrooms to support their decisions about accessing higher education.
Following the 2026 call for applications, a total of 735 technical-vocational schools from all regions of Chile will participate in the Luksic Foundation’s Aspiraciones program, representing 75% of the country’s technical-vocational schools: more than 85,000 students will be part of this initiative
According to program data, 6 out of 10 students at technical-vocational schools report knowing little or very little about the salaries and employability of the career paths they are considering, even though 90% aspire to pursue higher education.
In light of this situation, starting in 2021, the Luksic Foundation aims to support students in their final year of technical-vocational high school so they can make informed decisions and enhance their life trajectories.
In the 2026 version of Aspiraciones, more than 85,000 students will take a test that will enable the program to provide them with a personalized package in July. This package will include recommendations for three degree programs based on their preferences, along with key information such as employability, average income, actual program duration, and a timeline outlining the steps to follow—including eligibility for tuition-free enrollment—as well as answers to frequently asked questions. The program also offers free mentoring, which some students will be able to access via WhatsApp to receive guidance and tools to help them decide whether to pursue higher education.
Fernanda Orellana, director of the Education Division at the Luksic Foundation, noted that in 2026 “the program achieved its widest coverage to date, reaching nearly a quarter more schools than the previous year.” She also emphasized that “the information gap affects lower-income students the most, who, despite having more options for accessing free education, have fewer networks and mentors to guide them.” In her view, “when information doesn’t reach them, there is a risk that students will miss the opportunity to continue their studies or that their decisions will not lead to better living conditions.”
Next Steps
After delivering the personalized kits to more than 85,000 students, each technical-professional school will receive a tailored report with its own results, along with guidance to strengthen pathways to further education within their school communities.
All information about the program will be available at fundacionluksic.cl and will be communicated in a timely manner to participating schools.
