August, month of Technical and Vocational Education: seminars, meetings and opportunities for young people
During the past month, the Foundation participated in seminars, regional meetings and educational fairs related to technical-professional education, with the objective of continuing to promote the continuity of studies and the participation of young people and women in STEM areas.
The month of Technical-Professional Education (TP) is an opportunity to highlight its importance as a first step in the educational trajectory of young people, which opens doors to continue learning and developing. During this period, the Luksic Foundation participated in various initiatives that brought together students, teachers, managers, authorities and organizations in the education sector, reinforcing its commitment to generate new opportunities and accompany young people on their path to higher education and professional development.
Seminar “Technical Value, Country Value” – El Mercurio
The Education Director of the Luksic Foundation, Fernanda Orellana, participated in the seminar organized by El Mercurio, which addressed the relevance of technical-professional education in Chile and the main challenges facing the country. This space allowed to reflect on how to strengthen TP training and its impact on the development of students and society.
Comeduc Seminar: continuity of studies from EMTP to higher education
At the seminar “Where innovation converges with excellence: public policies for a XXI Century PT education”, Fernanda Orellana, Director of Education of the Foundation, led the round table “Continuity of study: from TVET to Higher Education”. Together with students of IV medio TP, teachers, directors and representatives of civil society organizations, the findings of the Aspirations for the Future 2025 Program (#ASF) were presented, highlighting the importance of providing timely and accessible information for young people to make informed decisions about their academic future.
Regional Luksic Scholarship Meetings: More Women in STEM
During the last few weeks, three regional meetings of the Luksic Scholarship: More Women in STEM were held, bringing together around 100 scholarship recipients from the north, center and south of the country. Students from INACAP, Duoc UC, Instituto Profesional AIEP and Santo Tomás participated in the meetings, offering tools for their academic and professional development and strengthening a community committed to female talent and leadership in STEM. In addition, Jimena Zapata from Genias led activities aimed at empowering the scholarship recipients in their future career and inviting them to project their dreams in a big way.
Signing of agreement with SLEP Santa Corina
At the Enrique Kirberg High School, an agreement was signed with the Santa Corina Local Public Education Service, within the framework of the Aspirations for the Future program. This agreement demonstrates the importance of public-private partnerships to implement concrete and coordinated actions that impact school communities.
To date, ASF is present in two thirds of the country’s technical-vocational high schools, accompanying thousands of students so that they can reach higher education and expand their opportunities.
Vocational Fair “Explore, Think and Decide” – Foundation 99
Fundación Luksic participated in the Vocational Fair “Explora, Piensa y Decide”, organized by Fundación 99 at the Villarrica UC Campus, aimed at students from rural schools. In this instance, the talk “Higher Education: what to consider when applying”, based on ASF’s learning, was held, addressing:
- Differences and similarities between higher education institutions
- Application processes in the technical-professional and university subsystems
- Financing opportunities available
Vertebral International Seminar: TP Education in Times of Change
The Luksic Foundation participated in the International Seminar “Technical and Professional Education in times of change”, organized by Vertebral, together with Chilevalora and the Mining Council. The event brought together more than 700 attendees in person and online, analyzing the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence, new learning formats and the future of work. The multi-sector collaboration between rectors, higher education institutions, representatives of the Ministry of Education and industry leaders was highlighted, consolidating this meeting as a key space to discuss the future of PT education in Chile.
“In this month of technical-professional education, we renew our conviction that all students have the potential to build their own future. Accompanying them with tools, information and guidance in critical educational decisions is fundamental for them to access better opportunities, strengthen their skills and contribute to Chile’s progress. This month reminds us of the importance of continuing to promote initiatives that support educational trajectories that transform lives and strengthen the country’s development,” said Fernanda Orellana.
