The Academia de Oficios began offering a range of training courses throughout Jujuy, according to an April 7 announcement. The initiative is led by Governor Carlos Sadir and aims to provide tools for residents to improve their job prospects.
The program seeks to address employment needs in the region by coordinating efforts through all areas of the Secretariat of Labor and Employment, with support from Normando Álvarez García, Minister of Government, Justice, Labor and Human Rights.
Nicolás Ruiz, Director of Labor Training, said: “It is important for the government because the trainings generate decentralization in terms of skills development.” Ruiz explained that there was joint work between the provincial government and municipalities. “There are 28 localities and more than 86 training courses happening at the same time; this guarantees decentralization and teamwork with municipalities regarding institutional capacity,” he said.
Before launching these trainings, logistical work was carried out together with citizens. “From the Secretariat of Labor and Employment we asked which course was needed; a socio-labor analysis was conducted which gave us a parameter on employability,” Ruiz said. He added: “In numbers, more than 8,000 people were consulted about their labor situations and conditions. With that data we prepared the corresponding report and decided to carry out these trainings.”
Ruiz also noted that proposals cover all four regions in Jujuy: “We had 1,800 registrants and municipalities are evaluating those registered.”
Courses include topics such as domestic electricity in Abra Pampa; dry construction in El Carmen; bakery basics in Monterrico; heavy machinery operation in Perico; artificial intelligence for entrepreneurship in San Pedro; barista training in San Salvador de Jujuy; traditional clothing making in Santa Clara; basic refrigeration repair in Yala; among many others across various towns.
This initiative reflects ongoing efforts by provincial authorities to match vocational education offerings with local workforce needs.
