Computer literacy is essential for our students because it directly impacts their ability to access employment opportunities in the local customer service industry, which is one of the few sectors consistently hiring in our community. Employers expect applicants to be comfortable with digital tools, quickly learn new customer service platforms, and type efficiently—typically at speeds of 20–30 words per minute—while accurately entering information in real time during phone interactions. For students from under-resourced backgrounds, developing these skills is not only a technical requirement but a critical pathway to economic mobility, enabling them to compete in the job market and succeed in fast-paced, technology-driven work environments.
Este es un programa de 8 meses que ofrece capacitación en idioma inglés a un pequeño grupo de estudiantes del último año de una escuela secundaria pública en El Progreso. El alcance del programa es preparar a estudiantes que ya son principiantes avanzados y llevarlos a un nivel de competencia B1, permitiéndoles así estar preparados para pasantías en servicios bilingües de atención al cliente en San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Actualmente, no existen programas de capacitación en idioma inglés en el área metropolitana de San Pedro Sula (SPS) que brinden a los adolescentes de comunidades marginadas una educación de calidad para desarrollar tanto sus habilidades lingüísticas como sus conocimientos básicos de informática a un nivel en el que puedan calificar para una oportunidad de contratación en las empresas de BPO e IT.
Para 2024, el programa está abierto únicamente a estudiantes del último año del Instituto Perla del Ulua, el colegio secundario y público en la ciudad de El Progreso, Honduras. Para calificar, los estudiantes del último año deben haber tomado al menos dos años de cursos de inglés ofrecidos por el plan de estudios de su colegio. Dependiendo de los resultados del Programa Piloto, este requisito puede reducirse para las generaciones futuras.
“With the daily conversational practice we had, I did not know the exact moment when I began to make progress but realizing that I did was very satisfying. All of this was possible thanks to those who were present, both my classmates and the teachers, who always gave me their support and motivation.”
–Jennyfer, Class of ‘24
“Thanks to the knowledge I gained during the course, I can easily communicate with foreigners at work and understand their needs.”
–Anely, Class of ‘25
“I learned to communicate better in English, expanded my vocabulary, and acquired more professional knowledge that is useful for my university studies today. Each class included dynamic activities, games, and exercises that made the learning much more comprehensive.”
–Samantha, Class of ‘25
The program spans eight months and is taught:
lunes - viernes
7am – 9am
Las clases de los sábados también se programan según sea necesario.
For more information on the current development of the Smart Tech School Project please email smarttechschool01@gmail.com.
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