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Educational initiatives promote STEAM careers in Latin America
Various educational programs in Costa Rica and Chile are working to foster interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields among students.
In Costa Rica, the Fundación Monge’s ‘Soy Cambio’ program conducted an annual bootcamp for 155 eleventh-grade students from 24 technical high schools across San José, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, and Limón. The three-day intensive training focused on developing socio-emotional skills, leadership, and employability to prepare youth for the modern labor market.
In Chile, several initiatives are targeting younger demographics. In the Maule region, the ‘Experiencia Encuentros’ project—a collaboration between the Seremi de Energía, the University of Talca, and regional science and mining authorities—connects elementary students with female professionals in STEM to reduce gender gaps. Meanwhile, in Los Andes, the company J. E. J. Ingeniería organized an interactive educational day for over 60 first-grade students to introduce them to the field of engineering through games and practical activities.
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Chile · Costa Rica · Fundación Monge · J. E. J. Ingeniería · Universidad de Talca
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Experiencia Encuentros project in Maule connects students with women working in STEM fields. amnoticias.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Soy Cambio bootcamp included students from 24 technical high schools in Costa Rica. guananoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fundación Monge’s Soy Cambio program hosted 155 eleventh-grade students for a STEAM bootcamp. guananoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] J. E. J. Ingeniería organized an educational day for over 60 first-grade students in Los Andes. g5noticias.cl