Medellin Still Performs at a High Level, Despite New Pressures

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On an afternoon in late August, groups of high school students were wandering through the Ruta N lobby, snapping selfies with friends. Henao said the setup reflects a habit Medellín has developed of putting universities, companies and city officials at the same table. Now companies, universities and government leaders sit at the same table to talk about how to grow the city together,” he said. Ruta N and city agencies have tried to close the gap with bootcamps, teacher training and “hire-then-train” models. By early 2025, the city, Ruta N and WEF were already drafting a joint strategy.