Talent exists everywhere.

Opportunity does not.

Smart Tech School equips motivated students in El Progreso with the English and digital skills they need to enter the workforce.

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Smart Tech School creates pathways to economic mobility.

When international customer service and tech support companies came to our area in northern Honduras, they brought the promise of new careers and economic opportunity. But there was a challenge: many talented local students lacked the English and digital skills needed to qualify for these jobs.

Smart Tech School was created by a local educator to bridge that gap. Through an intensive program spanning eight to ten months, students develop the language, technology, and professional skills needed to pursue higher education and careers.

The impact was immediate. In 2024, 82% of Smart Tech Pilot Program graduates secured employment or enrolled in college within three months of finishing high school. In 2025, that number rose to 92%.

Smart Tech students gain:

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English proficiency

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Tech support skills

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Career readiness

  • “Thanks to the knowledge I gained during the course, I can easily communicate with foreigners at work and understand their needs.”

    –Anely, class of 2025

  • “I learned to communicate better in English, expanded my vocabulary, and acquired more professional knowledge that is useful for my university studies today. Each class included dynamic activities, games, and exercises that made the learning much more comprehensive.”

    –Samantha, class of 2025

  • "I did not know the exact moment when I began to make progress, but realizing that I did was very satisfying. All of this was possible thanks to my classmates and the teachers, who always gave me their support and motivation.”

    –Jennyfer, class of 2024

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A woman is sitting on a wirebench, talking to three teenagers sitting on a yellow wall, two girls and a boy. The girl on the left is wearing an orange Halloween t-shirt, and the girl on the right is wearing a gray Adidas sweatshirt. The woman is holding a phone and appears to be interviewing or talking to the teens.
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Two women standing on a stage holding a certificate and smiling, with two people in the background also holding certificates, against a black curtain backdrop.
Three women laughing and playing together in a corridor, with one woman kicking her foot towards another's knee while the third woman stands between them, smiling.

Who can participate?

The program is open to juniors and seniors from any public high school in Honduras. No prior English background is necessary.