How the city of Bogotá uses 1Mentor by QS to power their digital learning ecosystem

QS artificial intelligence powering Academia Atenea

Powered by the 1Mentor platforms, Academia Atenea uses artificial intelligence and real-time labour data analysis to guide each user toward learning paths that prepares them forcareer opportunities aligned with labour market demand.

A private-public partnership to transform learning in Bogotá

The development of Academia Atenea is the result of a public-private partnership that brings together technological innovation, academic research, and public policy.

• Agencia Distrital Atenea: project leader.

• ETB: technology partner of the ecosystem.

• QS: global partner in labour market intelligence and AI-powered platforms.

Academia Atenea demonstrates how government, academia, and industry can join forces to reduce educational gaps and strengthen employability. With 1Mentor by QS, Bogotá becomes the first city in Latin America to implement a public AI-guided education platform that connects citizens with training and employment opportunities.

Pilot results

In the pilot phase, Academia Atenea attracted nearly 9,000 registered users, surpassing its initial goal of 4,000. 77% of participants were under 25 years old, and 87% were residents of Bogotá. Through this initiative, the city takes a decisive step toward democratizing access to education and strengthening local talent, offering more than 680 courses in areas such as mathematics, natural sciences, technology, digital skills, employability, and entrepreneurship, along with sector-specific learning pathways that connect education with labour market demand.

“At QS, we firmly believe that education has the power to transform lives,” QS CEO Jessica Turner said. “With 1Mentor, we put artificial intelligence at the service of social welfare, connecting citizens with real learning and employment opportunities. We are proud to accompany Bogotá in this pioneering step, which positions it as a regional leader in educational innovation and talent development.”

The future of the partnership

Following the success of the pilot phase, Atenea District Agency, ETB and QS are preparing to expand Academia Atenea to reach more than 44,000 citizens in Bogotá during its second phase. This next stage will expand the platform reach and deepen the platform’s impact by expanding course offerings and deeper personalization through artificial intelligence, labour market insights, and gamification.

The continued collaboration between the public and private sectors reinforces Bogotá’s commitment to building a data-driven, inclusive, and future-ready learning ecosystem; one that empowers citizens to develop the skills needed for sustainable growth in the city’s evolving economy.