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520 young people participate in the first Diploma in Fishing and Aquaculture

A total of 520 young people, from 20 states of the country, began the first Diploma program in Academic Training in Fishing and Aquaculture, organized by the Ministry of Popular Power for Fishing and Aquaculture (Minpesca) in partnership with the Bolivarian University of Venezuela (UBV).

520 young people participate in the first Diploma in Fishing and Aquaculture

TL;DR

  • 520 young people from 20 Venezuelan states are participating in the first Diploma program in Academic Training in Fishing and Aquaculture.
  • The program is organized by the Ministry of Popular Power for Fishing and Aquaculture (Minpesca) and the Bolivarian University of Venezuela (UBV).
  • It aims to transform traditional knowledge into productive science and consolidate generational change in the fishing sector.
  • The curriculum features a 'Learning by Doing' methodology with modules on Value Chain Management, Accreditation of Knowledge, and Territorial Linkage.
  • Participants will receive mentorship from over 200 scientists.
  • Upon completion of the eight-month training, each participant must present a real-world productive project for their community.
  • Minister Juan Carlos Loyo highlighted the program's role in preparing future fisheries engineers, marine biologists, and researchers.