Introduction
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how we live, work, and learn, UNESCO’s latest initiative, Generative AI Training, empowers underserved youth in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. It offers an inspiring blueprint for inclusive, impactful education. This regional training program, part of UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy, has awakened curiosity, transformed confidence, and created pathways toward professional opportunity for more than 1,100 young learners. (Source)
From Curiosity to Confidence
Take Daniel Benavides from Colombia, initially unfamiliar with AI, who now champions its ethical, creative use. “The course is very good. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand how AI is shaping the future,” he shares. Likewise, Camila Soliz from Argentina found generative AI evolving into a practical tool she can leverage in her work and studies. Participants discovered the power to build prompts, generate images, and write intelligently with a newfound ethical awareness.
Similarly, in Mexico, María Catarina Téllez Hilario speaks to the balance of theoretical foundations and real-world application, feeling better equipped for both academic and professional opportunities.
A Region-Wide Boost in AI Literacy
This training is structured into two dynamic tracks:
- Inspire: Covers generative AI fundamentals and ethics.
- Prepare: Delves into practical tools, professional use cases, and real-world applications.
Delivered fully online and asynchronously, it allowed participants to progress at their own pace, spurring not only completion of over 1,100 Pluralsight licenses (surpassing targets) but also voluntary engagement: over 180 learners dove deeper into additional AI content.
The result? A surge in AI literacy across a region where youth unemployment remains nearly three times as high as that of adults. UNESCO’s IESALC points to inclusive digital education, especially in AI, as a powerful lever for employability and social mobility.
Collaboration that Counts
This initiative thrives on multinational support: KPMG and Pluralsight provided digital platforms and licenses; Junior Achievement Americas and local partners executed recruitment and mentoring; and UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition oversaw technical and ethical guidance. Roisin Murphy of KPMG sees tech as a “force for equity,” while Noël Zemborain of Junior Achievement calls equipping underserved youth with generative AI skills “unlocking opportunity.” Pluralsight’s leadership adds, “When we broaden access to technology education… the world gets the benefit of more technologists from Latin America.”
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