García Inaugurates UNITEC Campus Monterrey
Monterrey, NL. Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda of Nuevo León led the unveiling ceremony of the Universidad Tecnológica de México (UNITEC) Campus Monterrey in San Nicolás de los Garza, marking the first UNITEC campus in the state. The event took place after a tour of the facilities accompanied by the Secretary of Education, Juan Paura.
Nuevo León’s Educational Leadership
García highlighted that Nuevo León is leading nationally in all indicators, especially education. He emphasized the state’s strong investment in mid-level, higher, and postgraduate education, which fuels the dual education model.
“The arrival of UNITEC in Nuevo León, one of Mexico’s most crucial economic drivers, responds to a strategic vision,” said Gabriela Martínez, UNITEC’s Institutional Rector. “It directly addresses the state’s growing economic, industrial, and population growth alongside its high demand for skilled talent.”
Nuevo León has established itself as a leading national economy and innovation hub, with significant educational contributions, especially at mid-level and higher education levels.
UNITEC Campus Monterrey: A New Era
Mónica Gutiérrez Garza, Rector of UNITEC Campus Monterrey, expressed her pride in the campus’s impact on the Regiomontanian community and its significance as a prelude to UNITEC’s 60th anniversary. The institution aims to form future professionals with quality, relevant education addressing real labor market needs.
The new campus begins operations with over 1,000 students and is designed to accommodate up to 6,000 in five years. It boasts state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, including 30 specialized labs, oral trial rooms, radio and television booths, learning kitchens, Mac, Cisco, and Microsoft labs, as well as simulation spaces for hospital training and health sciences therapies.
Impact on Students and the Economy
UNITEC’s data indicates that 95% of recent graduates secure permanent employment. Moreover, a UNITEC master’s degree holder earns 90% more than those with only a bachelor’s degree.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Samuel García Sepúlveda? He is the current governor of Nuevo León, Mexico.
- What is UNITEC Campus Monterrey? It’s a new branch of the Mexican Technological University, offering 34 academic programs in key areas like engineering, health, design, hospitality, and administration.
- Why is this significant for Nuevo León? The state already leads nationally in economic, industrial, and population growth. UNITEC’s arrival addresses the high demand for skilled talent in this thriving region.
- What are the campus’s features? It includes advanced technology infrastructure, 30 specialized labs, oral trial rooms, radio and television booths, learning kitchens, Mac, Cisco, and Microsoft labs, and simulation spaces for hospital training and health sciences therapies.
- What are the benefits for students? UNITEC graduates have a 95% employment rate, and master’s degree holders earn 90% more than those with only a bachelor’s degree.
