RETURNING TO THE COUNTRYSIDE FROM SCHOOLS: INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

Abstract

The depletion of coal resources in the mining corridor of La Guajira poses an imminent economic crisis, requiring sustainable alternatives for regional development. This article proposes an educational strategy implemented at *Centro Educativo de Caicemapa and José Agustín Solano, aimed at modernizing agriculture and promoting renewable energies through the use of technological tools such as Microbit, Arduino, and LEGO Education. Through SENA’s Tecnocademia program, students develop prototypes that automate agricultural processes, fostering entrepreneurship and sustainability in rural areas. The results show that learners acquire skills that prepare them to face the challenges of transitioning towards a post-coal economy. This methodology combines theory and practice, integrating educational solutions to drive technological development in rural communities.