Impulsa Mendoza Sostenible, the General Directorate of Schools (DGE), and Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA) signed a cooperation agreement to promote education, financial literacy, and stronger connections between educational institutions, the mining industry, and capital markets.

The agreement will also provide provincial government employees with access to training on capital markets, investment instruments, and financing opportunities.

The agreement was signed during the Mendoza Finance Day & TSX Roadshow, held on October 30 at the Mendoza Stock Exchange, which marked the conclusion of the fifth edition of the Argentina Critical Minerals Summit 2026.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mendoza’s Minister of Energy and Environment, Jimena Latorre; Minister of Education, Culture and Children and Director General of Schools, Tadeo García Zalazar; Impulsa Mendoza CEO Sebastián Piña; and BYMA Sustainability Officer Julieta Artal.

“The initiative will be implemented through Impulsando el Conocimiento, an Impulsa Mendoza program designed to position the province as a leader in sustainable and innovative mining, closely connected to academic and social development. Our goal is to help build a mining culture based on knowledge, transparency, dialogue, and sustainability,” said Sebastián Piña, CEO of Impulsa Mendoza.

Minister of Energy and Environment Jimena Latorre emphasized the importance of education and capital market development in supporting Mendoza’s economic growth.

“A well-developed capital market, with financially educated citizens from an early age, directly contributes to a strong economy and high-quality jobs,” she said.

The agreement establishes a framework for institutional cooperation to design training programs, develop educational materials, and introduce financial tools that can support mining projects and businesses throughout the industry’s supply chain.

It also includes financial literacy initiatives for the educational community and provincial government employees, helping participants better understand how capital markets operate and how investment and financing instruments can be used.

Education and Skills Development for the Mining Industry

“One of the agreement’s main objectives is to strengthen the connection between education and the mining industry’s needs, particularly in technical and professional training,” Piña added.

Under the partnership, participating institutions will be able to organize courses, workshops, seminars, vocational training programs, internships, scholarships, and educational site visits. They will also collaborate on teaching materials and digital resources covering sustainable mining, financial literacy, and economic development.

The initiative includes the development of educational content on sustainable mining and its contribution to Mendoza’s economy across different levels and areas of the education system.

These activities are intended to strengthen skills aligned with workforce demand in mining and related industries, helping connect education and professional development with emerging opportunities in Mendoza’s productive economy.

Capital Markets and New Financing Opportunities

Another key component of the agreement is expanding awareness of capital market financing options available to mining projects, suppliers, and local small and medium-sized enterprises.

Through its partnership with BYMA, the initiative will provide educational activities explaining how securities markets operate, which investment and financing instruments are available, and how these tools can support business growth.

BYMA Sustainability Officer Julieta Artal highlighted the importance of building local expertise to help businesses engage with financial markets.

“For a local developer or supplier to meet the same standards as a multinational company, knowledge is essential. They need to understand how capital markets work and how to access them. This is a cultural shift, and it starts at the grassroots level,” Artal said.

This effort supports Impulsa Mendoza’s broader strategy to improve access to financing, strengthen the investment ecosystem, and create opportunities for mining projects to connect with domestic and international capital markets.

Financial Education for Students and Teachers

The agreement also recognizes financial literacy as an important educational tool for students, teachers, and other members of the school community.

During the presentation, García Zalazar explained that the initiative builds on Mendoza’s Provincial Literacy and Mathematics Modernization Plan, which seeks to strengthen the foundational skills needed to understand financial concepts and apply them to everyday situations.

“We first standardized financial education content with the endorsement of the Central Bank. But we knew that without a solid foundation in mathematics, students could not understand interest rates or financial indicators. Today, Mendoza leads in the number of mathematics instruction hours in primary and secondary schools, and that foundation allows us to take this next step,” he said.

The minister also emphasized that financial education can help families make better economic decisions while preparing young people for future participation in the workforce and the broader economy.

To implement the programs, participating institutions will be able to use existing educational resources, including the virtual learning platforms of the Provincial Institute of Public Administration (IPAP), along with training materials and educational tools provided by the organizations involved.

Through this partnership, Impulsa Mendoza, DGE, and BYMA aim to strengthen local human capital, expand financial knowledge, and support the development of a skilled workforce capable of contributing to Mendoza’s sustainable mining industry and long-term economic growth.