Support Young Aspiring Mexican Tech Inventors

Erick is 14 years old and he decided to take Robotics course at the RIA, one of his friends recommended it. At the MakersLab in Nezahualcóyotl Erick shares his experience:

"Thanks to the MakersLab initiative, I learned to program in the arduino language, the course gave me many options to watch and learn how to do it and I took advantage of it. The most interesting part was the assembling of the electronic circuits in the protoboards (prototyping boards). For my special project, I decided to make a robotic spider because I love these animals, so I got inspired by them; my spider could be control by cell phone which makes me feel very proud of myself".

Erick wanted to complete the robotics program at MakersLab, which consists of 4 modules of 20 hrs each one. This program motivated him to study engineering at the National Polytechnic Institute, now he enjoys creating things with movement and with the use of electronics. Before Erick´s experience, he wanted to be a military, but now he changed his mind, he discovered he has new abilities and he know he is capable to build and animate Robots; The MakersLab initiative at the RIA transformed him and opened new doors to have a better future.

Thanks to this program and the advice of his facilitator Hugo, he learned the importance of programming, in his own words: "the program is like the soul of a robot". Erick keeps developing projects but now he is using 3D printing technology.

How many lives do you think the technology is changing?

Could you keep supporting this initiative in order other teens find their own vocational as Erick did it?

¡Hi everybody! Thank you very much for your support on this project. Your help   means a lot not only for the Foundation Proacceso, but also the people who everyday improve   their  skills. We are thankful for your support through this journey!

 We are pleased to inform that, the MakersLab initiative arrived to our Toluca center 2. MakersLab will empower youth through the use of technology amonga space for digital manufacturing equipped with the latest technology and necessary tools to create ambitious projects that mix engineering, 3D modeling, art and digital design.

 Leticia, a staff leader of the Toluca center 2, made a huge effort to strong this initiative establishing an alliance with the local Institute of Youth (IMEJ by its spanish acronym). So, for the opening she invited the Institution to a ribbon cutting ceremony. Damián who heads the Department of Alliances with youth organizations, attended the event in representation of IMEJ. This alliance will allow that the youngters from the Institute have access to scholarships for the courses offered in the MakersLab.

 Now MakersLab is part of the Pro-juventud network!, which means more educational opportunities for youth people. As a result, the Institute will  placed a badge at Toluca center 2 with the insignia:  “Youth Power Centers”.  

 MakersLab initiative is growing thanks to our staff commitment, Leticia is an example of it. She showed  leadership and proactivity in order to  open new doors and get a bigger impact in the community, especially with the teenagers of the surroundings. She is a role model and definitely an agent of change.

 The Foundation Proacceso is glad to have people like Leticia and is committed to enlarge MakersLab to other regions. Keep supporting us!