The School of Business and Management ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) held another edition of Employment Month, an initiative that aims to strengthen the ties between students, graduates, and organizations from various sectors of the labor market.
Through trade shows, conferences, and workshops, participants were able to learn about job opportunities, exchange experiences with professionals, and make new contacts.
A university program open to all colleges
Employment Month represents the evolution of the Faculty of Engineering’s traditional Job Fair, which began in 2005 as a leading event in the technology and industrial sectors. In 2025, the university expanded the format to include all of its faculties.
The previous edition brought together more than 5,000 students and graduates, along with 75 participating companies and institutions. This track record confirmed the importance of creating a unified platform for professional networking.
According to Mag. Sabrina Bianchi Cabrera, director of ORT’s Central Graduate Services, the main goal is to showcase the diversity of opportunities in the job market and connect organizations with highly up-to-date candidate profiles.
In addition, the event received a declaration of interest from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and the Ministry of Education and Culture. This distinction recognizes the event’s value for vocational training and the country’s productive development.
Three trade shows, 85 participating companies and organizations
The three job fairs held during Employment Month 2026 saw a total of 85 companies and institutions participate. This figure includes organizations that participated in more than one fair, which helped expand the range of opportunities available to students and graduates.
In addition, this year's event featured 27 new companies. During the event, attendees visited the booths to speak directly with recruiters and industry leaders from various sectors.
Among the participating companies and institutions were financial institutions such as Santander, BBVA, AFAP Itaú, and AFAP SURA; consulting firms such as PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and BDO Uruguay; technology and service companies such as Tata Consultancy Services, SONDA, Claro, and PedidosYa; and organizations from other sectors such as Conaprole, FNC, Hospital Británico, Montevideo Shopping, and Gómez Platero, among others.
Practical tools and a new hub for creativity
In addition to interactions at the booths, this year's event included a space for companies to propose talks and doubled the number of activities aimed at students.
The program included workshops on personal branding, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, and strategies for job interviews. Participants also had access to a dedicated space for professional photo shoots.
One of the main highlights of Employment Month 2026 was the opening of the university’s Creative Hub, a space spanning more than 3,000 square meters that features television studios, streaming rooms, photography labs, and immersive areas.
The Creative Hub offers spaces for hands-on learning, experimentation, and the development of projects related to the creative industries.
The 2026 edition also received extensive media coverage, featuring on Canal 10 (twice), Canal 4, La Tele, El País, El Observador, and Montevideo Portal, via television, streaming, and print media.
Employment Month reaffirms the Universidad ORT Uruguay 's commitment to helping its students and graduates enter the workforce through initiatives that strengthen the link between academic education and the professional world.