economy
May 3, 2026
Bogotá launches seven free programs to strengthen the social economy
The Institute for Social Economy (IPES) announced that during May, the broadest training offer of the first half of 2026 will be launched in Bogotá: seven free programs aimed at informal vendors, market square merchants, and their families.
TL;DR
- IPES launches seven free training programs in Bogotá during May 2026.
- Programs target informal vendors, market merchants, and their families.
- Courses include food handling, digital literacy, gastronomy, and personal branding.
- Training locations include market squares and SENA sites across the city.
- The initiative aims to improve sanitary compliance, technical and digital skills, and income opportunities.
- Over 1,300 informal vendors have been certified by IPES since 2024.
- Flexible schedules and on-site presence facilitate access to education.
- Enrollment is now open on the official IPES website.