"Without you, without the affectionate hand you extended to the small poor child that I was, without your teaching and example, none of all this would have happened." Albert Camus wrote these words in a letter to his elementary school teacher, Louis Germain, after being awarded the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature. When the news arrived, Germain was the second person he thought of – after his mother. Camus was born in Algeria to French parents, the second son of a poor family. His father died in World War I before Albert turned one. His mother, who worked as a cleaning woman, could not read or write. When Camus was still in elementary school, the family already expected Camus to leave school as soon as possible and take up manual work in order to contribute to the household income. His teacher Louis Germain noticed his abilities and desire to learn. He convinced Camus's family that a secondary education could change the kind of work Camus would be able to find later in life. He included the young Camus in a small group of students preparing for scholarships and tutored them for several hours each day. With Germain's help, Camus obtained a scholarship and entered secondary school, and eventually went on to study at the University of Algiers. Camus began his career as a journalist and an active member of an Algerian theatre group. In 1937, he published his first book, L’envers et l’endroit (The Wrong Side and the Right Side). His wider recognition came in 1942 with L’étranger (The Stranger), a novel that introduced the absurdity of life – a theme he returned to in other works. His other well-known works include the philosophical essay collection Le Mythe de Sisyphe (The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays, 1942), La Peste (The Plague, 1947), and La Chute (The Fall, 1956). The Nobel Committee for Literature awarded him the literature prize "for his important literary production, which with clear-sighted earnestness illuminates the problems of the human conscience in our times."

At #Esade, we believe education drives inclusivity and sustainability. We're proud to partner with the @EIF_EU and @Quotanda to help talented students access quality education and shape a better future. Thank you for helping us bring this vision one step closer to reality!

The EIF commits €10.2m to @Quotanda to boost education financing for digital and managerial skills in Germany🇩🇪, Spain🇪🇸 and Portugal🇵🇹 Backed by the #InvestEU🇪🇺 skills and education portfolio guarantee product, it will unlock €51m in financing🔗 bit.ly/eif-quotanda

El @EIF_EU y @Quotanda amplían las opciones de financiación para 6.500 estudiantes en 🇪🇸🇵🇹🇩🇪, facilitando el acceso a educación en competencias digitales y de negocio. Es una iniciativa clave para fomentar la igualdad de oportunidades y fortalecer la competitividad europea.

Aquí encuentras las mejores opciones de educación en línea destinadas a desarrollar habilidades de alta demanda con buenas oportunidades de empleo: bit.ly/IQMarketplace Recibe un descuento exclusivo del 5% sobre el monto de los cursos en el Marketplace: Quotanda5%!

Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. @Quotanda works with educational institutions, philanthropists & financial institutions to offer financial aid that expands access to quality education and employment globally.

Why are Vietnam’s schools so good? In summary: effective teachers, social obsession & spending economist.com/asia/2023/06/2…

Excited that @lewagonmx is offering courses in Data Analysis, Data Science or Web Development w/ financing from Quotanda & @IDB_Lab! Know anyone keen to learn? LeWagon's courses are ranked among the best in the world. bit.ly/3PFvxId

Quotanda is proud to be investing in women globally. In Mexico, w/ financing from @IDB_Lab, @Quotanda is funding Income Share Agreements to bridge gender & socioeconomic gaps. #DiaInternacionalDeLaMujer #InternationalWomensDay #EconomicGrowth #Security bit.ly/3ypfFiV

Gr8 "Future of Work" event anoche hosted by @PracticumUSA in CDMX w/ speakers: Ena Torres, HR Director @Mercadolibre, Tabatha Arrendondo, Head of Talent @Stori_MX, Claudia Garcia, Tech. People Bus. Partner Director, @GrupoModelo_MX, Pablo Gomez, GM @PracticumUSA & Luis GyG. THX!

One of the main barriers facing students from vulnerable backgrounds is confidence. The students are concerned that they won't succeed. In their words, "people like me don't do things like this".

Interesting research re tech upskilling with stipends in the US. Impact of Stipends -> 18% graduation rates 10% employment rate Based on 1 single payment of US $1,000 during the bootcamp. perscholas.org/stipends/

Read this great article to learn how Income Share Agreements (ISAs) can (and are) expanding access to education in Latin America and the Caribbean. 7 Questions About Income Share Agreements: An Innovative Proposal for Higher Education in LATAM. bidlab.org/es/node/1889 - @IDB_Lab

¿Nos vemos en el Global Impact Summit de HolonIQ en Ciudad de México? Más información de registro aquí: lnkd.in/gi8agqYm Las charlas serán de manera presencial y en el idioma inglés. #HolonIQSummits #Edtech #Educacion #Innovacion #EDI

@Quotanda is proud to be featured (p. 75) in the "Education Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean" report. We build EdTech for global clients & already helped >6,000 students to access affordable financial aid & better career opportunities. lnkd.in/e_upqBWy

The 4-year degree isn't for everyone. It's a luxury many cannot afford. Great to see that, "employers are suspending the use of degree completion as a proxy and instead (increasingly) now favor hiring on the basis of demonstrated skills and competencies." hbr.org/2022/02/skills-based…

Quotanda Powering Codeable Income Share Agreements (ISAs) and Enhanced Job-Placement in Peru & Latin America @codeable_la, a top coding bootcamp, is expanding access to opportunity in Peru & LATAM for students w/ a “pay when you get a job” promise. bit.ly/3qlKTF0

Financial Hardship Is (BY FAR!) the Main Reason Students Dropout of Higher Education @Quotanda helps schools, universities, governments, financial institutions and foundations to solve this problem w/ custom financial aid solutions. @BancoMundialLAC - bit.ly/3mdiCg2

@Quotanda is honored to be recognized by @holoniq among the 100 most promising digital education companies out of almost 2,000 edtechs evaluated in Latin America and the Caribbean. bit.ly/3maFVHt

Educator & EdTech friends, we'll be attending @asugsvsummit, the top Education, Skills and Workforce conference in San Diego next week (Aug. 9-11). We would love to catch-up. Let us know if you will be there!