The Millennium Institute for Research on Market Imperfections and Public Policy (MIPP), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Chile, successfully held the seventh edition of the free online course “The City of Opportunities”, graduating 468 teachers and education students. This course aims to strengthen economic and financial education across the country.
The graduation ceremony took place on November 27, 2024, in the Patio Inglés of the Central Bank of Chile and featured the participation of prominent MIPP representatives, including its director, Juan Escobar, who emphasized the importance of this partnership as a concrete contribution to financial education in Chile. More than 150 graduates attended the event in person, while the ceremony was also live-streamed on YouTube.
Since its launch in 2018, the program has benefited over 2,500 teachers. This year, participation increased by 22% compared to 2023. Additionally, the number of education students enrolled nearly doubled, now representing 40% of graduates.
The course is designed to train teachers and future educators in areas such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, money management, and personal finance. Participants come from various regions, with strong representation from the Metropolitan Region (45%), followed by Biobío (15%), Valparaíso (7%), and La Araucanía (5%). Women made up 60% of graduates, and the course was interdisciplinary, attracting teachers from subjects like Mathematics, History, and Civic Education.
Juan Escobar, director of MIPP, highlighted the institute’s commitment to education and effective public policies, reinforcing the course’s role as a key tool for teachers and future educators.
Meanwhile, Rosanna Costa, President of the Central Bank of Chile, emphasized the program’s importance in strengthening economic and financial education:
“We are proud to have helped train 468 teachers in this 2024 edition. This not only enhances teaching skills but also positively impacts students across the country.”
The course “The City of Opportunities” reflects MIPP’s dedication to promoting innovative educational tools in economics and finance.
During the ceremony, Juan Escobar underscored the initiative’s impact:
“As an institute, we believe in the importance of training teachers and future educators in key areas such as economics and personal finance—skills that not only strengthen quality education but also contribute to the development of more effective long-term public policies.”
For Andrea Canales, researcher at MIPP and course coordinator, these learning opportunities are essential:
“Teachers are generally very willing to implement new knowledge and methodologies, but time is a very scarce resource. These types of support initiatives are incredibly valuable to them. In many cases, they lead to changes and provide essential tools for today’s youth in our society.”
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