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FieldLab™ — Designed for Impact
FieldLab™ is 8P Talent's signature methodology for designing and delivering field-based research and experiential learning programs in Chile.
We partner with universities, faculty members, graduate schools, research centers and organizations to create customized experiences that connect academic knowledge, talent and local expertise with real-world challenges.
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Academic
Immersions
Customized field-based learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students, designed around academic objectives and built together with conservation organizations, local experts and communities.
● Academic design aligned with learning outcomes
● Field visits, on-site logistics and coordination
● Engagement with local experts and communities
● Faculty-led or co-led formats
MBA & Executive
Education
Management knowledge and experience at the service of real challenges in Chile.
We design and manage immersion programs for MBA and executive education students, connecting their knowledge and professional experience with strategic challenges faced by companies, organizations and territories.
Through field stays, meetings with local stakeholders and collaborative work, participants analyze challenges and opportunities previously identified by the host organization, developing ideas, solution proposals and concrete lines of action.
At Fundación Huilo Huilo, these experiences address challenges related to conservation, social development, the local economy, culture, sustainable tourism and the enhancement of natural and territorial heritage.
Research
Programs
Tailored durations to match your academic calendar and research goals.
Faculty Exploratory Visit · 3–5 days
For professors, research leaders and international program directors exploring future collaborations.
Research FieldLab · 1–2 weeks
Customized field experiences for faculty-led research teams and graduate students.
Research Residency · 2–8 weeks
Longer research stays supporting collaborative projects, dissertation fieldwork and interdisciplinary initiatives.
*Other program lengths can be arranged upon request.
Corporate Field
Challenges
Immersive experiences where teams of advanced students work on real company challenges, combining field visits and hybrid work, guided by an expert faculty member. This exclusive 8P Talent methodology strengthens employer branding, attracts young talent and delivers academically validated solutions.
● Challenge definition
● Team selection
● Field visits and logistics coordination
● Project mentoring and supervision
Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve
A Living Laboratory for Conservation, Climate Resilience and Regenerative Development.
Our flagship destination is Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located within the Valdivian Temperate Rainforest in Chilean Patagonia. It combines over 100,000 hectares of protected temperate rainforest with internationally recognized conservation initiatives and research opportunities, providing an exceptional setting for field-based education, interdisciplinary collaboration and applied research.
Research opportunities include:
Biodiversity · Climate Change · Forest Ecology · Conservation Biology · Watershed Science · Sustainability · Nature-Based Solutions · Community Engagement · Regenerative Development · Ecotourism · Biobased Economy
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Experiential learning that creates shared value
We connect academic knowledge, talent, and local expertise to co-create meaningful learning experiences that contribute to real-world challenges and mutual development.
About Us
8P Talent is an agency specializing in university–community engagement and career development.
We design, co-create, and manage experiences that connect universities, business organizations, and local communities, bringing together talent, academic knowledge, and real-world challenges.
Our team brings extensive experience in higher education, employability, and strategic partnership development. Through programs such as FieldLab™, we foster applied learning, innovation, and knowledge exchange, creating value for both participants and the communities that host them.
Our Mission
Connect talent, knowledge, and local expertise to create opportunities for learning, collaboration, and mutual development.
We design and manage programs focused on reciprocal university–community engagement and career development, bringing academia, business, and organizations together to address real-world challenges and co-create solutions.
Our Vision
Become a leading agency in Chile for reciprocal university–community engagement, applied learning, and talent development, connecting national and international universities and organizations with communities and territories across the country.
We aim to contribute to the sustainable development of local communities by strengthening collaborative networks that generate knowledge, innovation, and opportunities for individuals and organizations.
OUR TEAM
Andrea Ledermann
Director, 8P Talent
Cate Calderón
Director, 8P Talent
Christian Fehrenberg
Senior Consultant
Maida Curaqueo
Academic Coordinator,Scientific Research
Fabián Berríos
Senior Career Development& Transition Consultant
Giselle Marambio
Psychologist, Universidad CentralPeople Management &
Organizational Development
Valentina Campos
Journalist | Content Manager
Catalina Jeanneret
Academic Coordinator,Arts & Humanities
CONTACT
Let's design your next experience
Whether you are planning a faculty visit, a graduate field school, an MBA immersion, a research expedition or a long-term institutional partnership, we would be delighted to explore how we can support your goals. Please fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.