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Education Without Borders: Partnerships Opening Pathways from Technical to University Education
- 12 agosto, 2025

In a significant step toward educational integration and professional advancement, Fundación Universitaria María Cano and Politécnico de Formación del Valle organized an incoming academic mobility day. This initiative was aimed at allowing students from technical programs – especially those studying Nursing Assistance – to experience university life firsthand and envision the continuation of their education at a higher level.
The event offered more than just an institutional visit; it was a transformative experience. Participants accessed practical learning environments, such as specialized laboratories, and gained insight into the academic, research-based, and humanistic approach that defines university education.
This strategy of bridging technical training with higher education not only strengthens professional skills and reduces socio-educational barriers, but most importantly, creates real opportunities for academic continuity, recognizing the value of prior knowledge acquired in technical programs.
Under the motto «Education Without Borders,» the partnership between both institutions stands as an inspiring model of inter-institutional cooperation. Beyond collaboration, it represents a strong commitment to the democratization of knowledge, youth employability, and the training of healthcare professionals who are better equipped to meet the demands of the sector.
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