A free center for teenagers to learn programming and robotics opens in the city.

Robotics and programming have already established themselves as fundamental pillars of the future, not only in the technological field , but also in the transformation of education, work, and everyday life . These disciplines don't just teach how to build machines or write code : they promote logical thinking , creative problem-solving , and the ability to innovate.

A new free educational space has opened in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Barracas , seeking to introduce teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18 to the world of technology. The goal is to promote robotics training for the jobs of tomorrow.

It's linked to "Buenos Aires Aprende," the city's ambitious program to transform secondary schools and ensure children have meaningful, up-to-date classes. It's already operating in 33 schools , and another 100 will be added next year.

The establishment is located in the Metropolitan Design Center (CMD), which offers extracurricular training in robotics, programming and other digital disciplines, with open access to both public and private school students.

The program proposes a modular and progressive journey, where participants begin with basic tools—such as Lego kits for building and programming robots—and advance to more complex challenges that integrate sensors, motors, and artificial intelligence .

In addition to robotics, courses are offered in animation, video game development, graphic design, audiovisual production, music, and 3D modeling.

In the initial phase, one thousand students from public and private schools will begin classes, and another 3,500 will be enrolled throughout the year. The enthusiasm generated among the students confirms their interest in an innovative, personalized education connected to the world of work.

They will be accompanied by a staff of more than 30 trainers , who began their training in Buenos Aires and completed their studies in Yerevan, Armenia, with international specialists.

The center has equipped classrooms, a robotics and programming lab, a recording studio, and a self-study area. It operates Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and has the capacity to accommodate up to 1,800 students per year .

For the new generations, mastering these languages ​​is equivalent to acquiring essential 21st-century literacy. Just as reading and writing were key skills in the past, today understanding how algorithms, sensors, and intelligent systems work is crucial for actively participating in the knowledge society.

The initiative is part of the international TUMO model, originating in Armenia and replicated in cities such as Berlin, Paris, and Zurich. Buenos Aires thus becomes the first city in the Americas to adopt this approach, which combines guided self-learning with in-person workshops and thematic labs.

This proposal joins other technological initiatives promoted by the city, such as the Experiencia HUB laboratory in Parque Patricios, which also promotes the use of emerging technologies in education.

For more information: https://tumo.ar .