This past Thursday, at our city's Convention Center, the launch of the English course for programmers “English for Coders” took place.
This initiative, promoted by the Directorate of Innovation and Knowledge Economy of the Municipality of Concordia, in conjunction with the UNER Faculty of Food Sciences, through the PREPARAR 4.0 program and funding from national agencies, aims to train young people in the city in English language proficiency.
The training, which will last for two months, will be taught in an in-person format and will be led by Professor Lorena Palmerola. Its fundamental characteristic is to emphasize the development of soft conversational skills, enhancing the employability prospects of the participants.
This course is a pilot project whose success will allow for the development of other projects framed within the “Bilingual Concordia” program; which arises from the identified need among young professionals to develop the English language, so required in the current labor market.
From the Municipality, expectations are very positive, and it is hoped that this will be the “seed” that will mark a milestone for the city in terms of knowledge development.
The event featured the participation and special support of the acting Dean of the UNER Faculty of Food Sciences, Dr. Marina Zapata, who commented that “it is a source of pride for the Faculty to support these types of programs that give young professionals the possibility to train and specialize, giving them the chance to stand out in such a competitive labor market.”
In addition, the session was attended by councilwomen Eliana Lagraña and Verónica del Boca; the Undersecretary of the Special Unit for Strategic Projects, Lic. Leandro Garbarino; the Director of Innovation and Knowledge Economy, Lic. Pedro Kohn; and the Coordinator of the Talent area of that Directorate, Lic. and Professor Diamantina Miño, who in her speech emphasized the commitment and responsibility that participants must assume, taking into account that “this is a great opportunity for some people” and stressing that “many others were left out of the process”; further highlighting that this is not a free course but “tuition-free,” taught through scholarships, “thanks to the support of many actors and organizations that believe in strategic alliances that generate a real impact on society.”
Finally, the Undersecretary, Lic. Leandro Garbarino, commented that “this training is part of a series of public policies promoted by the administration of Mayor Francisco Azcué to turn Concordia into a knowledge city.”
This initiative, promoted by the Directorate of Innovation and Knowledge Economy of the Municipality of Concordia, in conjunction with the UNER Faculty of Food Sciences, through the PREPARAR 4.0 program and funding from national agencies, aims to train young people in the city in English language proficiency.
The training, which will last for two months, will be taught in an in-person format and will be led by Professor Lorena Palmerola. Its fundamental characteristic is to emphasize the development of soft conversational skills, enhancing the employability prospects of the participants.
This course is a pilot project whose success will allow for the development of other projects framed within the “Bilingual Concordia” program; which arises from the identified need among young professionals to develop the English language, so required in the current labor market.
From the Municipality, expectations are very positive, and it is hoped that this will be the “seed” that will mark a milestone for the city in terms of knowledge development.
The event featured the participation and special support of the acting Dean of the UNER Faculty of Food Sciences, Dr. Marina Zapata, who commented that “it is a source of pride for the Faculty to support these types of programs that give young professionals the possibility to train and specialize, giving them the chance to stand out in such a competitive labor market.”
In addition, the session was attended by councilwomen Eliana Lagraña and Verónica del Boca; the Undersecretary of the Special Unit for Strategic Projects, Lic. Leandro Garbarino; the Director of Innovation and Knowledge Economy, Lic. Pedro Kohn; and the Coordinator of the Talent area of that Directorate, Lic. and Professor Diamantina Miño, who in her speech emphasized the commitment and responsibility that participants must assume, taking into account that “this is a great opportunity for some people” and stressing that “many others were left out of the process”; further highlighting that this is not a free course but “tuition-free,” taught through scholarships, “thanks to the support of many actors and organizations that believe in strategic alliances that generate a real impact on society.”
Finally, the Undersecretary, Lic. Leandro Garbarino, commented that “this training is part of a series of public policies promoted by the administration of Mayor Francisco Azcué to turn Concordia into a knowledge city.”