Post-graduation STPA Graduates in Animal Production Science and Technology (STPA) can continue their academic path by enrolling in a Master’s Degree program.Among the opportunities available is the Master’s Degree program at the Department of Veterinary Sciences, Sustainable Livestock Systems, as well as other Master’s programs in different fields, provided that, where necessary, certain courses are completed as prerequisites. Recent graduates can undertake a non-curricular internship, a training period carried out at a public or private organization, aimed at gaining direct knowledge of the working world. This program is managed at the University level and provides additional support services for professional integration. The Career Service is the University office that helps both current students and recent graduates navigate their professional path. Through workshops, consultancy, events with companies, and portals for job and opportunity searches, it provides support for taking the first steps in the working world. The degree also allows graduates to take the State Exam to qualify for the professional practice of Graduate Agrotechnician at the National College of Agrotechnicians and Graduate Agrotechnicians, and the State Exam to qualify for the professional practice of Graduate Agricultural Surveyor at the National College of Agricultural Surveyors and Graduate Agricultural Surveyors. Who is a Perito Agrario? A Graduate Agricultural Surveyor is a professional working in the agricultural, environmental, territorial, and agri-food sectors, with technical, managerial, design, and appraisal skills. They can manage, direct, and administer agricultural and livestock farms, as well as businesses involved in the processing and marketing of agri-food products, also handling accounting, tax, and personnel management functions. They provide technical and economic consulting to agricultural enterprises, supporting them in planning activities, drafting business plans, and developing projects for land, agricultural, and rural improvement. They can also assist companies in dealings with public authorities and in accessing grants and funding. They carry out the design, supervision, and testing of agricultural and rural works, including constructions, facilities, and processing interventions, primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises. They operate in the field of environmental and territorial protection, handling land-use planning, landscape management, design and maintenance of public and private green spaces, naturalistic engineering interventions, and enhancement of environmental resources. In the agri-food sector, they deal with food quality and safety, production control, agri-industrial supply chains, and product valorization, paying attention also to regulatory and hygiene-related aspects. They have expertise in cadastral and topographic matters, conducting surveys, cadastral procedures, and rural land management, as well as rural and urban planning. They can perform appraisal and expert activities, including valuations of land and agricultural assets, assessments of crop damage caused by natural or accidental events, and reports for insurance, loans, and legal disputes. They are also competent in workplace safety and can work in the prevention and protection of workers in agricultural and agri-industrial settings. They provide technical assistance to agricultural entrepreneurs, supporting them in business management, dealings with public institutions, issues related to land and production. Who is an Agrotechnician? The Graduate Agrotechnician is a professional who works in the agricultural, environmental, forestry, and agri-food sectors, with technical, managerial, and appraisal skills. They can manage and administer agricultural and livestock farms, cooperatives, and companies involved in the processing and marketing of agri-food products, also providing accounting, tax, and personnel management support. They provide consultancy on labor matters in the agricultural sector, handling hiring procedures, social security documentation, and management of relations with institutions. They can also assist companies in drafting agricultural contracts and managing relations with public authorities. They carry out technical and economic consultancy, draft business plans, support access to funding and grants, and assist companies in the development of land, agricultural, and forestry improvement projects. They work in the field of environmental and territorial protection, handling environmental assessments, management of livestock waste and manure, disposal plans, vegetation surveys, landscape reports, and reforestation projects. They can also design and manage green areas, parks, and gardens, including tree stability management. In the agri-food sector, they handle food safety (HACCP), quality control, organic production, animal welfare, and provide consultancy for the dairy, wine, and olive oil supply chains. They have expertise in workplace safety, being able to draft safety plans, work on construction sites, and hold roles related to the prevention and protection of workers. They can carry out numerous appraisal and expert activities: valuation of land and property, assessment of damages from natural disasters, plant diseases, or wildlife, and expert reports for mortgages, public grants, and insurance. They also handle cadastral and technical procedures for rural properties, energy certifications in the agricultural sector, and technical reports for renewable energy installations such as photovoltaic and small wind systems. Therefore, they can carry out technical assistance activities for agricultural entrepreneurs, supporting them in dealings with public authorities, credit institutions, and in disputes related to expropriations, easements, or compensation.