---
title: "Panama City launches Nexus Lab with 1,500-plus youth training scholarships"
date: 2026-04-09
author: ""
url: https://panamadaily.news/nexus-lab-panama-city-youth-training/
categories:
  - "Economy"
  - "News"
  - "Politics"
tags:
  - "digital training"
  - "employment 2.0"
  - "Nexus Lab"
  - "Panama City"
  - "Platzi"
  - "youth scholarships"
---

# Panama City launches Nexus Lab with 1,500-plus youth training scholarships

## What Happened

Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi launched Nexus Lab, a free digital platform aimed at strengthening young people’s skills and expanding their job opportunities in the district of Panama. The initiative will award more than 1,500 scholarships in total, including over 1,000 Platzi scholarships focused on online training.

The program is designed to build technological skills, leadership abilities, and a stronger culture of innovation among participants. City officials framed the platform as part of a broader effort to connect youth training with employment and local economic growth.

## How the Program Works

The scholarships will run for two to three months, depending on how quickly each participant advances through the material. During that period, beneficiaries will have access to digital resources, practical exercises, and online sessions to reinforce what they learn.

Platzi Director Felipe Arango said participants will be able to choose courses that best match their interests and work goals. He also described the project as a way to build a digital learning network where beneficiaries can exchange experiences and knowledge.

## Job Readiness and Community Impact

Mizrachi said the program is intended to help young people prepare for a labor market increasingly shaped by technology. He also linked the training effort to upcoming micro job fairs scheduled to begin in May in different communities, starting in Panama East.

By pairing online instruction with employment outreach, the initiative seeks to strengthen the pipeline from training to work. That approach reflects a growing focus in Panama City on preparing young people for digital jobs, entrepreneurship, and other technology-driven opportunities.

## How to Apply

Interested applicants must register through the Employment 2.0 website at vacantes.mupa.gob.pa and keep their resumes updated. After registering, they will enter the beneficiary’s ID number on the platform, which checks whether the person is already registered in Employment 2.0.

If the information is validated, the applicant receives a verification email. Once the process is complete, Platzi sends a welcome message and access to the available courses.