# Chubut educational technology and vocational programs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chubut-educational-technology-and-vocational-programs
> Updated: 2026-08-29T23:31:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

The Chubut government is implementing various educational initiatives focused on technology and vocational training. 

Through the Secretariat of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Education, the province is conducting the ‘Technologies for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities’ program. This initiative, part of the Inclusive Technologies Laboratory Program (LTI), uses assistive technologies and accessible software to reduce barriers for people with disabilities. The program utilizes a hybrid modality of virtual and in-person sessions, expanding its reach to several regions including Esquel and Sarmiento.

Additionally, the Ministry of Education has launched the second stage of the ‘Escuelas Secundarias con Formación Complementaria’ (Escuelas FoCo) program. This phase seeks to integrate 20 new non-technical public secondary schools to provide students aged 16 and older with training linked to the labor market and further studies. Previous participants in the program have already received technological equipment such as 3D printers and mini PCs to enhance their training environments.

## Claims

- The Chubut Ministry of Education is conducting a second stage of the Escuelas FoCo program. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The second stage of the program will incorporate 20 new non-technical public secondary schools. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The deadline for schools to submit applications is September 4, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The program targets 5th and 6th-year students aged 16 and older to improve labor market opportunities. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Six schools across all educational regions have already participated in the first stage of the program. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Chubut opens applications for Escuelas FoCo vocational program

Chubut's Ministry of Education is opening applications for the Escuelas FoCo program, seeking to add 20 new secondary schools to provide vocational training for students by September 4, 2026.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chubut-opens-applications-for-escuelas-foco-vocational-program

### 2026-08-28: Chubut implements inclusive technology training for educators

Chubut is expanding its inclusive technology training program for educators and families to provide assistive tools and reduce educational barriers for people with disabilities.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chubut-implements-inclusive-technology-training-for-educators

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