The Autonomous University of Nayarit (UAN) and the Zona Tres organization formalized an alliance with the aim of promoting education in cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies among the university population.
This collaboration aims to offer thousands of university students the opportunity to access specialized training, preparing them for the challenges of the contemporary labor market.
As part of this alliance, An educational hackathon was announced scheduled for November 8 and 9 at the UAN. This event not only seeks to encourage innovation among students, but also to reward the best projects with $1,500, $1,000, and $500 in USD Coin (USDC). for first, second and third place, respectively.
Prior to the hackathon, preparatory courses, known as Technology Bootcamps, will be held, where essential topics for building on blockchains will be addressedamong others.
This initiative is not only aimed at students, but also includes training teachers in new technologies, in order to raise the quality of education and ensure that graduates are aware of the demands of the industry.
Zona Tres, also known as Zona Tres Labs, is a Latin American incubator that supports startups focused on Web3 technologies, especially blockchains. Its goal is to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses, solving global problems through decentralization.
This organization has already demonstrated its commitment to technological education by partnering with the authorities of Puebla to launch a Bitcoin training program, as reported by CriptoNoticias.
Interest in cryptocurrencies in Mexico has grown significantly, surpassing Argentina in adoption of these technologies, according to data from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. This context reflects a growing demand for specialized knowledge in the sector, which makes the alliance between the UAN and Zona Tres a timely and relevant movement for the Mexican student body.
The collaboration between the UAN and Zona Tres seeks not only to improve the skills of students in their respective careers, but also to prepare the university community for the challenges of the working world. The incorporation of emerging technologies in the academic curriculum and the continuous training of the teaching staff ensure that future professionals are well equipped to face the dynamics of the global market.
This alliance marks a milestone in Mexican higher education, paving the way for the integration of disruptive technologies in the academic field. With initiatives such as the hackathon and the Bootcamps, the entities are positioning its students and teachers at the forefront of technological innovationresponding to a growing need in the labor market and in society in general.
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