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The aim of this study was to analyze the labor competencies developed by students of Engineering in Operations and Business Logistics at the Regional University Center of Veraguas and evaluate their alignment with labor market demands. A quantitative, descriptive, and non-experimental approach was employed. The research encompassed a population of 159 students enrolled and graduated between 2022 and 2023, from which a stratified sample of 113 students, representing 71% of the total population, was selected. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that assessed technical, management, interpersonal, and analytical competencies, complemented by a documentary analysis of the curriculum. The results were processed using SPSS software, utilizing descriptive and correlational analyses. Findings revealed a moderate self-perception of competence in technical areas, with supply chain management standing out with an average of 3.35. However, lower confidence was observed in competencies such as transportation and distribution, and logistics data analysis, with averages of 3.12 and 3.18, respectively. In management competencies, project planning and management showed a significant correlation with complex problem-solving. Regarding interpersonal competencies, negotiation and conflict resolution were identified as areas requiring more attention. In conclusion, although students feel moderately competent in various technical and management competencies, critical areas such as transportation, distribution, and conflict resolution need reinforcement. These results suggest the need to review and adjust the curriculum to better prepare students in these key areas.
