Wawiwa y la Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB) se asocian para reincorporar a Chile a la tecnología

On December 5th, 2024, Wawiwa Tech signed a new partnership with Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB), one of the top private universities in Chile. This partnership is a major milestone for Wawiwa, marking its first partnership in Chile, and promotes tech education and reskilling opportunities across the Latin American region.

Ceremonia de firma de la asociación

Wawiwa Tech, a global leader in reciclaje y mejora de las cualificaciones people to tech and business jobs in high demand, offers its university partners like UNAB career-oriented tech training programs that incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) modules.

UNAB will initially offer Wawiwa’s Full-Stack Developer Program, delivered as a bootcamp, reskilling individuals to job-ready Full-Stack Developers in just 9 months, even if they have no prior background in tech or coding. UNAB and Wawiwa both envision the expansion of the partnership in the near future to additional tech training programs, such as Frontend Development, Diseño UX/UI, Marketing digital, DevOpsy Ciberseguridad.

Álvaro Cepeda-Ortiz, Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Services at UNAB, brings a wealth of expertise to this partnership. An Industrial Civil Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Operations Management and a Doctorate in Business Administration, Álvaro has extensive experience in educational management, technology, and business consulting. His knowledge in strategic planning, digital transformation, project management, and IT development ensures that UNAB’s collaboration with Wawiwa will be impactful in addressing Chile’s tech skills gap and empowering learners for high-demand careers.

At the signing ceremony, Álvaro Cepeda-Ortiz said:

"Esta asociación combina la excelencia académica de la UNAB con los contenidos innovadores y relevantes para la industria de Wawiwa. Juntos, estamos creando programas de formación que van más allá de la teoría, ofreciendo experiencias prácticas alineadas con las demandas del mercado laboral. Esta colaboración dota a nuestros estudiantes de las herramientas necesarias para sobresalir e impulsa el crecimiento tecnológico regional, fomentando el desarrollo económico y la competitividad empresarial. El aumento de matriculaciones en programas de diplomatura en Chile pone de manifiesto la creciente demanda de formación avanzada y especialización, que esta asociación pretende satisfacer."
Álvaro Cepeda Ortiz
Álvaro Cepeda Ortiz
Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Services at UNAB

Eran Lasser, fundador y consejero delegado de Wawiwa Tech, declaró en la ceremonia:

“This collaboration is a significant step forward for us at Wawiwa, marking our first partnership in Chile and also the beginning of a joint journey to reshape the future of tech education in Chile. Together with UNAB, we aim to create a vibrant ecosystem where students contribute meaningfully to Chile's dynamic digital economy. Today, as we sign this partnership, we create opportunities - opportunities for individuals to transform their lives and careers, for businesses to find the skilled professionals they need, and for Chile to strengthen its position as a tech hub in Latin America.”
Eran Lasser
Eran Lasser
Fundador y CEO de Wawiwa Tech

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