Background on Samsung Innovation Campus
The Samsung Innovation Campus, a collaboration between Samsung Mexico and the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), aims to foster talent in key sectors of the future job market by providing young people with technical training and personal skill development.
About the 2024 Edition
The 2024 edition of the Samsung Innovation Campus spanned 18 weeks, combining technical training with 130 hours of AI instruction and soft skills development through virtual and in-person sessions led by experts. The program focused on equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills for emerging sectors.
Program Details
- Duration: 18 weeks
- AI Training: 130 hours
- Leadership Development: 20 hours
- Delivery Method: Virtual and in-person sessions led by experts
Impact and Recognition
More than 350 students from across the country successfully completed the program, receiving official certificates from UDEM that validate their acquired knowledge and skills.
The closing ceremony highlighted the significance of such initiatives in today’s global environment, marked by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where technologies like AI are transforming our world.
Samsung’s CMO and Senior Marketing Director, Karen Goldberg Carrillo, along with Lorena de Lima, Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, attended the event. UDEM representatives present included Isabela Navarro Gutiérrez, Carlos Eduardo Basurto Meza, Patricio Eugenio de la Garza Cadena, and Beatriz Ramos Villarreal.
Strengthening the Partnership
For the second consecutive year, UDEM served as the academic partner for the Samsung Innovation Campus program. This collaboration has been instrumental in implementing the model nationwide, thanks to its focus on academic excellence, specialized tutoring, and cutting-edge methodologies.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Samsung Innovation Campus? It’s a global initiative by Samsung that aims to bring technological education to students from public institutions, equipping them with essential skills for emerging job sectors.
- Who are the partners in this program? The program is a collaboration between Samsung Mexico and the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM).
- What topics were covered in the 2024 edition? The program focused on AI (130 hours) and leadership development (20 hours).
- How many students participated in the 2024 edition? Over 350 students from various regions of the country participated in this edition.
- What recognition did participants receive? Participants received official certificates from UDEM, validating their acquired knowledge and skills.
