Students of the Public Accountant and Auditor degree program offered by the [institution name] achieve a 90,6% employability rate in their first year after graduation. Faculty of Economics and Business According to data obtained from mifuturo.cl, a website run by the Ministry of Education, Valentín Santander, director of the program at the Talca campus, attributed this result to the prestige of the School, which has been training outstanding professionals for over 50 years. “It’s an old program, with a long tradition and recognized by the job market,” explained the professor, who added that “we don’t have to make a great effort to place our graduates in the workforce; it happens naturally, since auditing firms come looking for them in their fourth or fifth year. They take them on for internships and then hire them.” The strength of the training is recognized by its alumni. “My time at the University of Talca was the starting point,” explained Heraldo Álvarez, who now works as an Audit Manager at Colbún SA. He highlighted the technical expertise and soft skills that distinguish the program’s graduates, attributes that make them a preferred choice when seeking interns or hiring staff. “I always prefer professionals from UTalca, because I know the quality they have.” Castles and Fortresses Valentín Santander affirmed that the Public Accountants and Auditors from UTalca stand out in the market for their preparation and high level of expertise in disciplines such as accounting, auditing, and taxation, among other factors. “They are persevering, very hardworking, and well-trained, which empowers them. In addition to each student’s individual characteristics, the University’s curriculum provides them with knowledge and opportunities for reflection on social responsibility, ethics, moral issues, artistic expression, art, and culture. The education our students receive is what sets them apart from students at other institutions,” the professor stated. It is worth mentioning that the Business Engineering program, also offered by the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEN), boasts a high employability rate of 78,9%.