Argentina’s Ministry of Education is working with the ETH Kipu Foundation to integrate Ethereum and blockchain technology into the curriculum of Buenos Aires high schools, a recent study shows. announcement.
The program aims to equip high school students in Buenos Aires with knowledge of Ethereum and blockchain technology. This move is expected to prepare participants for a technology-driven economy and give Argentina an edge over other Latin American countries.
Paula D., co-founder of ETH Kipu, emphasized that this program will create new career opportunities for young people and put Argentina at the forefront of the global blockchain movement.
She added:
“By integrating Ethereum education into high schools, we not only teach students about technology, but also give them the tools to shape the future.”
Ethereum education
From August 27, high school students in Buenos Aires will have the opportunity to participate in internships at blockchain projects.
In addition, the program offers an online Solidity course for 500 students aged 18 and older. This course aims to give them the skills needed to develop dApps on the Ethereum blockchain network.
To ensure the success of the program, 30 city educators will receive training to teach Ethereum and blockchain topics. The framework developed through this initiative can be expanded to other regions.
Romina, another co-founder of ETH Kipu, expressed his excitement about the progress of the project. She stated:
“It started a few months ago with classes for +100 articulators from the Ministry of Education, then with a launch event for 200 high school students and now it is taking shape with these 3 action points mentioned in the document.”
Crypto education
This development is in line with a global push for blockchain and crypto education.
Several organizations, including Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, have developed cutting-edge blockchain education in Africa and other regions to prepare individuals for the digital age through innovative learning opportunities.
More recently, El Salvador launched a Bitcoin training and certification program for 80,000 civil servants.
Industry observers believe that these educational efforts will spur further innovation and adoption of blockchain technology.