Educational Model Frutero

AI and Technology Training for the Real World

A bridge between university and the tech industry. We train students with real competencies, deployed projects, and direct employer connections โ€” through active methodologies and cutting-edge tools.

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The Student Journey

Four progressive stages: from curiosity to employability.

01
๐Ÿ” DISCOVER

First contact with AI

Free workshops, campus events, hands-on demonstrations. Students discover that artificial intelligence is accessible and applicable to their field.

โ†’ Students discover AI is accessible

02
๐Ÿ“š LEARN

Structured training

Intensive bootcamps (Vibe Coding, AgentCamp), technical mentorship, project-based curriculum. Active learning with real industry tools.

โ†’ Learn by doing, not memorizing

03
๐Ÿ”จ BUILD

Real projects with impact

Themed hackathons, real company projects, professional portfolio building. Students apply what they learned in production contexts.

โ†’ Build real products with impact

04
๐Ÿš€ LAUNCH

Professional insertion

Demo Days with mixed jury (academia + industry), project pre-incubation, direct employer connections, competency certification.

โ†’ Launch their professional career

Pedagogical Methodology

Grounded in proven educational frameworks, applied with cutting-edge tools.

Learning by Doing

Constructivism + Kolb Cycle

Every session starts from a real problem. Students build, reflect, and iterate โ€” no memorizing definitions.

Project-Based Learning

PBL Framework

Students work on projects with real deliverables: deployed applications, functional agents, prototypes with users.

Competency-Based Education

Competency Certification

Assessment based on what students can do, not hours seated. Verifiable certifications via Open Badges.

Peer Learning & Community

Connectivism + Communities of Practice (Wenger)

Collaborative community learning: peer code reviews, alumni mentoring, collective problem solving.

AI-Assisted Learning

Real industry tools

Students learn with the same tools professionals use: AI models, code assistants, deployment platforms.

Measurable Results

OKRs focused on what matters: employability, competencies, and industry connections.

Participants

1,000+

Over a thousand participants in Frutero Programs.

Certifications

Open Badges

Verifiable badges by competency + co-certification with the participating university.

Portfolio

3-5 projects

Each student graduates with functional deployed and documented projects.

Competencies

5 key areas

AI literacy, prompt engineering, software development, product thinking, technical collaboration.

Retention

Measurable improvement

Extracurricular programs that improve student retention and engagement.

Industry Links

Direct connection

Access to tech companies, sponsors, industry mentors and employment opportunities.

Collaboration Model

Flexible, legal, and designed to complement โ€” not compete with โ€” university offerings.

1

Co-certification

The university provides academic validation, Frutero delivers the technical training. Both brands on the certificate.

2

Flexible Integration

Adapts as a curricular program (elective courses, social service) or extracurricular (workshops, clubs).

3

Mixed Demo Days

Jury composed of academia and industry. Students present real projects to potential employers.

4

Clear Legal Framework

Workforce training (Art. 35 LGE). No RVOE required. Compatible with any educational institution.

5

Complete Infrastructure

Frutero provides platform, mentors, and content. The university provides students, spaces, and institutional legitimacy.

Available Programs

Formats adaptable to each institution's needs.

Vibe Coding Bootcamp

3 weeks Beginner โ†’ Intermediate

Front-end development with AI tools. Each participant deploys a functional application.

Outcomes: Deployed app ยท Badge: AI Builder ยท Portfolio piece
Price: Institutional pricing: inquire

AgentCamp

4 weeks Intermediate โ†’ Advanced

Design, build, and deploy AI agents. Orchestration, automation, and monetization.

Outcomes: Agent in production ยท Badge: Agent Operator ยท Certification
Price: Institutional pricing: inquire

AgentHack

3 weeks All levels

Intensive themed hackathons. Multidisciplinary teams solving real challenges with technology.

Outcomes: Working prototype ยท Team experience ยท Networking
Price: Free for the university

Frutero Jam

6 weeks Introductory

Hands-on sessions for first contact with AI and tech tools. Ideal for campus events.

Outcomes: First AI experience ยท Interest activation ยท Qualified lead
Price: Free

Synergy Points

Shared value for all ecosystem actors.

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Value for the University

  • โœ“Curricular innovation without infrastructure investment
  • โœ“Talent attraction with differentiating programs
  • โœ“Positioning as a tech-forward institution
  • โœ“Verifiable industry connections
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Value for the Student

  • โœ“Real competencies demanded by the market
  • โœ“Professional portfolio from university
  • โœ“Tech industry contact network
  • โœ“Accelerated employability
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Value for Industry

  • โœ“Trained talent ready to produce
  • โœ“Predictable hiring pipeline
  • โœ“Reduced onboarding costs
  • โœ“Co-creation with universities

Let's explore a collaboration

Schedule a 20-minute meeting to discuss how to adapt the model to your institution's needs.

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or email us at mel@frutero.club