The Cabinet has given its approval to the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Education, Universities and Employment and the Polytechnic University of Cartagena to develop joint educational activities of social significance, scientific, cultural and.
In particular, both sides will hold a joint volunteer program in actions related to information technology and communication (ICT) to the social and educational inclusion of adults and citizen participation, which will take place at the Center of Adult Education of Cartagena.
The agreement will last for two years.
The UPCT Center and Adult Education Cartagena will be responsible for selecting students to perform volunteer work, which will be based on the places that offers the center.
The University shall have the power, through their governing bodies, to recognize free credits in those activities undertaken by the Department to have a component of academic training for students of the university.
This action will allow student volunteers to undergo training in skills and values ​​such as solidarity, social justice, commitment, cooperation and participation.
Also promote awareness in them and encourage teaching and research in addition to reflection and critical thinking.
Source: CARM