Chile – The Don Bosco Salesian Institute in Antofagasta hosts the Antofagasta Vocational Technical Education Students' Congress
Antofagasta, Chile – June 2024 – In recent weeks, about 50 students from different schools in Chile have gathered at the Don Bosco Salesian Institute in Antofagasta to take part in the 8th Congress of Vocational Technical Education Students from the Norte Grande region. The participants were welcomed by the Principal of the school, Héctor Ramírez, and by the Rector, Fr Miguel Rojas, He referred to Strenna 2024, inviting young people to dream and look at new technological trends as a great challenge in the educational and work environment. The event, which is part of the "Exponor 2024" programme, addressed important issues such as the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in education and the world of work. José Aravena, Production Director of the Arquimed Company spoke at the Congress, underlining the importance of the irruption of this new technology in different sectors of industry and society. Finally, the students of the participating schools and high schools went to the "Exponor 2024" exhibition centre to learn about the new technologies, products and services offered by over 1,100 exhibitors from 32 countries and from all over Chile.