Programa de Liderazgo de Directivos de Escuelas de San Miguelito (School Leadership Program)
In 2010, the Liderazgo de Directivos de Escuelas program of the San Miguelito Regional Education Office began, one of AmCham Panama’s flagship programs. Its goal is to strengthen the leadership skills of school principals through different areas of training that enable them to better manage their schools and their communities.
With more than 15 years of commitment, development, and support from AmCham Panama and its member companies, in partnership with the San Miguelito Regional Office of the Ministry of Education, the program has made an impact not only on principals, but also on teachers, students, and the community.
- 81principals and vice principals
- 51schools in the program
- 24supervisors and administrative staff
- +121participating member companies
- +504mentoring hours
- +44,350students benefited
The program is run in partnership with the San Miguelito Regional Education Office of the Ministry of Education (MEDUCA) and is supported by AmCham Panama’s member companies.
Program pillars
Training workshops
Sessions led by professionals from AmCham Panama member companies, covering communication skills, time management, negotiation, and leadership, among others.
Mentoring program
Each principal is paired with a volunteer executive from a member company who supports them in designing and planning a project for their school.
Guided company visits
Hands-on learning experiences where principals observe business operations, processes, and strategies firsthand.
Copa Rotativa AmCham en Educación (AmCham Rotating Cup in Education)
An award given each year to the school principal who replicated the most of what they learned, multiplying the impact of the training in their school community.
Bring your company into the program
Member companies contribute workshops, mentoring, and guidance to the principals of San Miguelito’s schools. We’ll tell you how to take part in the next edition.