In total, 78 new graduates from six degree programs received their diplomas:
- 12 graduates of the Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Analyst program,
- 8 graduates of the Business Management and Administration Technician program,
- 3 graduates of the Tourism and Hospitality Management program,
- 5 graduates of the Commercial Management and Sales Technician program,
- 18 graduates of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Analyst program, and
- 32 graduates of the Foreign Trade Analyst program.
During the ceremony, the dedication and commitment required to complete a degree while balancing the demands of work, family, and daily life were highlighted.
“Today you are bringing to a close a chapter marked by hard work, dedication, and commitment; itis an achievement you have built through hard work and resilience, ”said Laura Morales, MBA, associate academic secretary of the School of Management and International Studies. “The determination you have shown, as well as everything you gave and sacrificed to get here, are qualities that will always accompany you on the path you are now embarking upon.”
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, José Pablo Blengini—a Logistics and Supply Chain Management Analyst—talked about his first days at the university: “I remember when I first walked up the stairs at the entrance, wondering if this was really for me or not. Erika (Lanzetta, the program coordinator) understood where I was coming from, where I wanted to go, and all the expectations I brought with me. Today, at the end of the program, I can say that they were met—and then some.”
The graduate also emphasized the value and relevance of technical training: “These programs are designed to meet the needs of a rapidly changing job market that requires people with critical thinking skills, practical insight, and the ability to adapt.”
Our short-term programs demonstrate that technical training can be in-depth, rigorous, and transformative.
Rev. José Pablo Blengini
The closing remarks were delivered by the dean of the faculty, Dr. Teresa Cometto, who shared a personal reflection on her connection to teaching and the value of continuing to learn. “I’ve been at ORT for 25 years; I started out as a teacher and then worked my way up. At the same time, I had a very demanding role at a large corporation, with a great deal of responsibility.” She explained that people often asked her why, in addition to all that work, she went to the university to teach. “Well, this is why I come. I came and will continue to come for this—to see you all walking this path,” she remarked.
The dean also encouraged the new graduates to keep their curiosity alive and to remain open to reinventing themselves.
According to projections by the World Economic Forum, by 2030 more jobs will be created than lost, Cometto noted, adding that 40% of skills will either change or become obsolete, or new skills will be in demand. “That forces us to unlearn in order to relearn. And that is something you have undoubtedly already incorporated into this process: the ability to keep learning forever—it is a continuous journey that never ends.”
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