Technical and Vocational Secondary Education (TVET) in Chile plays a strategic role in youth employability and regional economic development. In this context, the objective of the study was to analyze graduation rates in TVET programs in the Los Lagos Region, comparing the pre-pandemic period (2019–2020) with the pandemic period (2021–2022), with particular attention to variations across economic sectors. A quantitative, cross-sectional, and descriptive design was employed, analyzing graduation rates of 14,693 students enrolled in 25 technical specializations grouped into 11 economic sectors. The findings reveal an overall 18.2% increase in graduation rates during the pandemic, with sectors such as Administration and Commerce (+26.2%) and Programming (+57.1%) showing significant adaptability to hybrid and digital learning modalities. In contrast, the Agricultural sector (−7.8%) experienced a decline in graduation rates, underscoring the vulnerability of fields highly dependent on face-to-face instruction. Overall, the pandemic acted as a disruptive factor, generating differentiated impacts across TVET economic sectors. Although graduation rates increased, it remains essential to assess the quality and relevance of the competencies acquired. © 2025, Interciencia Association. All rights reserved.
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