Overview
- Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced the expansion during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning briefing, and the plan received presidential approval.
- The new options are technical upper‑secondary credentials intended for direct entry into priority sectors rather than university degrees.
- Initial areas named include artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics and automation, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, high‑performance computing, programming, sustainable development, business intelligence and urban sustainability.
- SEP pledged upgrades to workshops and laboratories with specialized gear such as high‑performance computers and robotics modules, alongside integrated learning spaces for students.
- Implementation begins next school cycle with availability projected in most campuses by 2026, with full program lists, school assignments, enrollment details and upgrade timelines to be released as part of a broader push tied to the Centro Mexicano de Cómputo, the Coatlicue supercomputer and an IPN training initiative.