The government of President Nayib Bukele continues to steer El Salvador towards modernization through technological innovation, with a strong focus on empowering the country’s youth. Today, Daniel Menendez, Secretary of Innovation, launched the “RoadTech” initiative, aimed at inspiring high school students from public technical schools to become leaders in their communities through technology and dynamic, collaborative learning environments.
The RoadTech program offers students practical, hands-on experiences and guided workshops with experts, allowing them to explore how emerging technologies can be leveraged to solve real-world challenges, particularly in key sectors such as health and education. The initiative is designed to strengthen the advanced technological skills of Salvadoran youth, ensuring they play a vital role in the nation’s sustained development.
“This experience highlights how President Bukele’s vision is driving us towards a more technologically advanced El Salvador, potentially transforming the country into a tech hub,” said Menendez during the launch event.
RoadTech is part of the broader Ecosystem of Innovation in Science and Technology, a program focused on enhancing the competitiveness and productivity of various economic sectors through innovation. Students were introduced to a range of topics, including server infrastructure, data center management, robotics, prototyping, immersive augmented reality, and the workings of the Escuela Superior de Innovación y Tecnología (ESIT).
“Students will see the spaces where many of the systems, later implemented in government institutions, are developed, such as Digital Identity, http://simple.sv, and Comprasal,” emphasized Menendez.
With initiatives like RoadTech, President Bukele’s administration is raising awareness among young Salvadorans about the transformative power of technology, equipping them with the skills needed to lead the country’s digital revolution.