This Monday, at the "La Estación" Coworking space in the Convention Center, with the presence of mayor Francisco Azcué, the second edition of the Concordia Robotics Club was launched, an initiative promoted by the Directorate of Innovation and Knowledge Economy, belonging to the Special Unit for Strategic Projects of the Municipality of Concordia.
With the participation of numerous families, the event marked the beginning of a new stage in this innovative educational project. The Robotics Club is a space designed for children to learn robotics and programming in a playful way, also developing socio-emotional skills that will help them in their interaction with peers and their environment. Since its creation in 2023, the club has left a significant mark on the community, highlighting the importance of promoting technological education from an early age.
Mayor Francisco Azcué highlighted the importance of “managing public policies that promote access to education in alternative formats, adapting to market demands,” and also thanked the families for the trust placed in them, emphasizing that “they are leaving in our hands the most precious thing they have, which are their children, so we must rise to the occasion.”
Leandro Garbarino, undersecretary of the Special Unit for Strategic Projects, stressed that “the vision is for Concordia to have these tools, for the children to be the seedbed for the future technological leaders of the city, and for us, as a city, to be able to offer them educational opportunities and for companies to be present so that these children stay in our city to work.”
For his part, the Director of Innovation, Pedro Kohn, expressed that “the 2023 experience confirmed that this is the right path. Our goal is to continue promoting technological education as a pillar to transform the productive matrix of Concordia.”
Andrea Solari, coordinator of the Club, highlighted: “Last year 90 children graduated, which motivated us to expand in 2024 with new locations, such as the Nido Carretera La Cruz, to reach more neighborhoods in the city.” This year's edition has exceeded expectations, with more than 300 children enrolled, representing forty schools in Concordia.
The program will be carried out in three locations: Coworking La Estación, Casa del Bicentenario, and Nido Carretera La Cruz, with in-person workshops that will run from August to December. The activities combine theory and practice through the use of devices such as the Makey-Makey board, which allows children to experiment and create using everyday tools.
The event was also attended by councilwoman Verónica Del Boca, along with family members of the children who have begun this stage.
With the participation of numerous families, the event marked the beginning of a new stage in this innovative educational project. The Robotics Club is a space designed for children to learn robotics and programming in a playful way, also developing socio-emotional skills that will help them in their interaction with peers and their environment. Since its creation in 2023, the club has left a significant mark on the community, highlighting the importance of promoting technological education from an early age.
Mayor Francisco Azcué highlighted the importance of “managing public policies that promote access to education in alternative formats, adapting to market demands,” and also thanked the families for the trust placed in them, emphasizing that “they are leaving in our hands the most precious thing they have, which are their children, so we must rise to the occasion.”
Leandro Garbarino, undersecretary of the Special Unit for Strategic Projects, stressed that “the vision is for Concordia to have these tools, for the children to be the seedbed for the future technological leaders of the city, and for us, as a city, to be able to offer them educational opportunities and for companies to be present so that these children stay in our city to work.”
For his part, the Director of Innovation, Pedro Kohn, expressed that “the 2023 experience confirmed that this is the right path. Our goal is to continue promoting technological education as a pillar to transform the productive matrix of Concordia.”
Andrea Solari, coordinator of the Club, highlighted: “Last year 90 children graduated, which motivated us to expand in 2024 with new locations, such as the Nido Carretera La Cruz, to reach more neighborhoods in the city.” This year's edition has exceeded expectations, with more than 300 children enrolled, representing forty schools in Concordia.
The program will be carried out in three locations: Coworking La Estación, Casa del Bicentenario, and Nido Carretera La Cruz, with in-person workshops that will run from August to December. The activities combine theory and practice through the use of devices such as the Makey-Makey board, which allows children to experiment and create using everyday tools.
The event was also attended by councilwoman Verónica Del Boca, along with family members of the children who have begun this stage.