Social Programs

These programs were created to promote social development through the education of human capital that they are key agents in society. They are offered online education mainly directed toward teachers and educational administrators; government employees from the three levels.

They are also directed towards members of non-governmental organizations and journalists.
Through these programs, services have been offered to participants of countries such as: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, The United States, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic, and Venezuela.

Community Learning Centers

To provide quality education to marginalized and geographically isolated communities, the
Community Learning Centers (CCA) were created in alliance with other institutions: the Secretaría de Desarrollo Social, the state governments, the municipal governments, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

The participants of these centers, through information technology, gain access to educational programs and interact with Tecnológico de Monterrey students who work as online tutors.

At present, this network consists of centers that are distributed mainly in México but other centers were established in other Latin American countries and in the United States.

Social Incubators

The social incubators are comprised of a national network of centers that provide service to marginalized communities near the campuses.

These incubators coordinate the efforts of students, alumni, and the community in general in generating models of business development that facilitate the implantation, development, and consolidation of business ideas in a successful manner.

Institute for Sustainable Social Development

The Institute for Sustainable Social Development (IDeSS) is the entity in charge of the administration and operation of the programs of education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable social development that can be accessed through information technology, and are targeted to people who are interested in educating themselves, starting or improving a business, as well as training in areas such as health and self building in order to improve their lifestyle.

The students of the Tecnológico de Monterrey participate in these programs as consultants in small businesses, tutors in the courses, and consultants in their areas of expertise, a task that they carry out as community social service.

Moreover, the professors are the specialized consultants who guide and supervise the activities of the students in these programs.

Among the educational programs offered by the IDeSS the one that stands out is Prepanet, which offers the opportunity of accessing high school online. This service is directed to people who were unable to finish this academic level in the traditional format due to time, economic, or geographical limitations. The IDeSS offers its programs through the social incubators and the community learning centers