Applications are now open for the Aspiraciones program aimed at TP schools throughout Chile.
The call for applications for Aspiraciones, a program that since 2021 has promoted the continuation of studies for young people in technical-vocational (TP) secondary education, with the aim of expanding their educational and employment opportunities, will be open until March 27, 2026.
According to data collected by the program in TP establishments throughout the country, there is a significant gap between students’ expectations and their level of information. While more than 90% express interest in entering higher education, 73% say they know little about the opportunities and the process for applying for financing, and only 4% correctly identify all the requirements for accessing free education.
In line with this, and based on the belief that people take better care of what they know, the Park considers itself a protected area open to the public for educational purposes, focused on raising awareness of local biodiversity and ecosystems.
“We see students with high expectations of continuing their studies, but without sufficient information to make decisions that could change the course of their lives. It is not a lack of interest, but rather an information gap that prevents them from accessing benefits such as free tuition and other socioeconomic support that many could apply for. Aspiraciones seeks to close that gap and accompany them at a key moment in their lives,” explains Fernanda Orellana, Director of Education at the Luksic Foundation.
To register for Aspiraciones, simply complete the online form.
Benefits for students and schools
After completing a survey, each student receives a personalized set that identifies three degree programs that match their interests and preferences. The report includes data on graduate employability, average income, actual duration of degree programs, and a timeline with the steps to follow to apply, including guidance on how to access free tuition.
Establishments will receive a specific report with their students’ results, along with concrete guidelines for strengthening educational continuity within their educational community.
In 2021, the program underwent an impact assessment that confirmed its effectiveness. The provision of personalized information significantly increased students’ knowledge about higher education. And when that support is complemented by mentoring, the results are even more striking: the probability of continuing their studies after graduation increases by 5 points, and the probability of enrolling to take the Higher Education Entrance Exam (PAES) increases by 13 points.
