Shorter university degrees that focus on technical areas and the new requirements of the productive sector are some of the changes that will be part of the new reality of the education business.
In this context of radical changes caused by the covid-19 crisis, new labor trends will require the development of competencies, such as entrepreneurship, agility, adaptability and service mentality, digital skills, food, telecommuting and home-based businesses, health and hygiene, e-commerce, new distribution and logistics models, information technology and robotics.
In Central America, more than 8 million people are looking to purchase a training service online, and 5% of these consumers explore options to subscribe to cosmetology courses.
The interactive information system, developed by CentralAmericaData, monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets of the region, with fundamental information to understand the new commercial environment that has emerged in an accelerated manner.
The Colegio Americano de Guatemala, located in Zone 15 of the Capital, is only a 15-minute drive away, a captive market of over 93,000 people, 30% of whom are between the ages of 6 and 14.
Using the Geomarketing solutions we have developed for our clients, CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit analyzed the environment of some of the most important schools in Guatemala. Below is an extract of the study's findings.
The health and economic crisis has forced private schools and universities in Central American countries to cut back on staff, invest in platforms for virtual classes, offer payment facilities and increase their presence in the digital environment.
Because of the spread of covid-19, in most countries in the region, face-to-face classes at all educational levels have been suspended since mid-March 2020.
From January to June 2019, 52 environmental impact studies were presented in Central America to build new education centers and carry out expansion and remodeling work in other institutions.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, includes an up to date list of public and private constructionprojects for which environmental impact studies (EIA) were submitted to the respective institutions of each country.
The government plans to start renovation works on 160 schools nationwide in 2018.
Officials of the Executive announced that the Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing (CIV), will be responsible for renovating 160 schools in different areas of the country.For these works, the CIV plans to invest around $95 million over a period of 4 years.
The government plans to use the funds to build and equip three schools in rural municipalities, as part of an $88 million investment plan in educational infrastructure .
In the first stage of the School Reform program, the resources, which come from the Alliance for Prosperity Plan, will go towards construction and equipment for three to four schools.
In Costa Rica the 14% increase in funds for state universities has generated discussion even within the sector, over which stages of education produces better results from investment in terms of economic performance and social justice.
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The analyst Francisco Villalobos in his article on Crhoy.com reports on the data regarding investments made by middle class families in the education of their children, noting that "the budget increase demanded by universities should be directed towards primary and secondary education therefore the state can support families when they most need support. "
Adpoting the PISA tests as a basic tool for the management of education systems is essential if you want to push back the boundaries of underdevelopment.
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It is not uncommon to hear from officials in Latin American educational corporations that the PISA assessment system is "unfair" because it compares results with those obtained in advanced countries.
While in the rest of the world the standard is close connections between the private sector and academia, the region is still holding on to old ideological myths, which negatively affect development.
On inaugurating in El Salvador the II National Congress of Higher Education entitled "Linking Higher Education to the Workplace", the Minister of Education, Franzi Hato Hasbun, noted the need to "carry out a process of connection between company and university , encouraging three fundamental aspects: research, innovation and overcoming social projections. "
The Ministry of Education allocated $ 29.2 million for construction and repair of school infrastructure in 2011.
The number represents an increase of 239% compared to the $ 12.2 million invested in 2010.
This year, education authorities will continue to improve the infrastructure and construction of 206 new classrooms for pre-primary and 225 more for primary education. Also, it has contemplated to build 52 health services facilities.
With support from Germany, Spain and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), 477 schools damaged in the Agatha tropical storm will be rebuilt.
Roberto Monroy, administrative viceminister for Education, explained that with the support of the National Fund for Peace (FONAPAZ), 187 classroom roofs will be repaired and 25 walls rebuilt in schools across the country.
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