Kuepa

Kuepa is an educational technology company that aims to close the skills and employability gap in Latin America through accessible and flexible training programs. Founded in 2011 by Gabriel Sanchez Zinny and Jorge Garcia, with its origins in Colombia and Argentina, the company was established with the idea that technology can provide quality education to young people and adults outside the traditional education system. Kuepa has since expanded its operations to Mexico, Chile, and the Dominican Republic, impacting over 300,000 beneficiaries across 18 countries in the region.

The company offers a range of educational programs utilizing a blended learning model that combines online digital content with in-person instruction. Its portfolio includes accelerated baccalaureate programs, technical and vocational training, higher education services, and courses in English, soft skills, and basic skills leveling. Kuepa develops its own technology, including a learning management system (LMS), a student information system (SIS), and a customer relationship manager (CRM), to create personalized learning paths and reduce implementation costs. This integrated system allows for real-time student progress tracking and proactive support.

Kuepa serves two main client types: individual students seeking to complete high school or gain job skills, and institutional partners. For individuals, Kuepa provides an affordable and flexible alternative to traditional education, with programs designed for those with work or family commitments. The business model for this segment involves direct payment for courses, with some programs costing under $50 per month. For institutional clients, which include universities, corporations, international cooperation organizations, and government entities, Kuepa functions as an Educational Program Manager. It provides technology, marketing, and program management services, and collaborates on projects financed by organizations like the Citi Foundation and USAID to upskill vulnerable youth.

Keywords: EdTech, Latin America, blended learning, workforce development, employability training, online education, vocational training, skills gap, higher education services, accelerated learning, student information system, learning management system, digital content, corporate training solutions, social impact education, technical education, adult learning, flexible programs, online degrees, job skills