Buenos Aires, August 19th, 2024
Argentina Leads the Way: Ethereum Education reaches High Schools
In a groundbreaking move for technological education, Argentina is set to introduce an Ethereum and blockchain technology program into high schools across Buenos Aires city. This initiative, organized by ETH Kipu Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires, represents a major leap forward in preparing the next generation for the tech economy.
Introducing Blockchain in Classrooms:
As part of this initiative, high schools in Buenos Aires will soon offer a professional internship in blockchain projects, giving students hands-on experience in one of the most rapidly growing sectors globally—the first course starts in August.
Additionally, we are working on implementing an online Solidity course, aimed at training 500 students aged 18 and over. This course will equip young adults with the skills needed to develop decentralized applications (dApps), further integrating blockchain into the local economy.
To ensure the success of this initiative, the plan is to introduce a hybrid training program to prepare 30 educators to teach Ethereum and blockchain-related subjects.
Ethereum Argentina for Youth: A Milestone Event
On August 7, 2024, the Ethereum Argentina for Youth event at the Metropolitan Design Center (CMD) in Buenos Aires marked the first major step in this educational revolution. Organized by ETH Kipu Foundation and backed by the Ethereum Foundation, the event brought together 200 high school students for a day of immersive talks and workshops on Ethereum and its vast potential. This event served as the official launchpad for the broader initiative to bring blockchain education to high schools.
Building the Future:
“By integrating Ethereum education into high schools, we’re not just teaching students about technology—we’re giving them the tools to shape the future,” stated the founding team of ETH Kipu. “This initiative will open up new career opportunities for young people and place Argentina at the forefront of the global blockchain movement.”
This initiative comes at a time when Argentina is becoming a global hub for Ethereum adoption, with local projects making significant contributions to the global blockchain ecosystem. By fostering a new generation of blockchain-savvy students, Argentina is ensuring its place at the cutting edge of technological innovation.
Organizers
- ETH Kipu Foundation: Focused on Ethereum education. Funded by the Ethereum Foundation. It has organized developer courses in more than 15 cities
- Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires
ETH Kipu Contact
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