Samsung Innovation Campus in Colombia is a global Samsung initiative in partnership with the Universidad del Rosario designed to empower the next generation with technology skills key to the Fourth Industrial Revolution since 2013. Young talents across the nation are trained in ICT and relevant skills for the labor market, moving one step toward their dreams.

From November 2022, more than 500 SIC participants across 24 regions in Colombia enrolled in and completed the Coding and Programming course, strengthening their capabilities through a hackathon, various expert talks, and innovative experiences. The students received their certification in June of 2023, marking a 130% participation success rate.

Reaching a wide range of youth

Samsung Innovation Campus in Colombia reached 533 young people in remote territories with difficulties in accessing the Internet, those with disabilities, those living amid violence, indigenous ethnic groups and the Afro-Colombian population. Sandra Milena Chacón, Dean of the School of Administration at the Universidad del Rosario, commented, “I’m thrilled to see the growing presence of women in programming and AI projects, who represent 44.8% of the participants. It has been gratifying to witness the effort, dedication, resourcefulness, innovation and perseverance of these young people in their training.”

Iván, Manager of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Colombia, added, “We strengthen our programs so that Colombians can enhance their knowledge in ICT. We are proud to contribute to the development of technological skills and empower young people as agents of change in society.”

Leaving a mark on young lives

Top students of the course were selected to continue their training in AI, being offered added value and improving their skills in the constantly evolving field. Cristhian Ruiz, Development Director of the School of Administration at the Universidad del Rosario, highlighted that Samsung Innovation Campus has left a deep mark on the lives of these graduates, preparing them to enter the workforce and contribute to the growth of the technology sector in the country.

Samsung Innovation Campus in Colombia demonstrates its commitment to the development and strengthening of technological talent in the country. The program will continue to collaborate to present new opportunities for training to make a lasting impact on society, promoting inclusion and equal access to education and job opportunities in the field of technology for the nation’s youth.