As part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement and safety education, the Costa Rica Highway 32 Project launched the “Ten Thousand Engineers in the Classroom” initiative on June 27 with a special interactive session at Siquirres Middle School. The activity formed part of the project’s broader participation in Work Safety Month and aimed to promote traffic safety awareness among young students.
During the session, project safety engineers delivered an engaging and educational open class focused on traffic safety, construction site precautions, and emergency response measures. Using clear visual aids, real-life examples, and interactive Q&A segments, the engineers created a dynamic and informative learning experience tailored to the needs of the students.
Given that Siquirres Middle School is located adjacent to the main highway—where students are exposed to daily traffic risks—the project team emphasized the importance of safe behaviors and infrastructure solutions. Special attention was given to the newly constructed pedestrian footbridge near the school, which provides a secure route for students crossing the busy roadway. Engineers demonstrated proper use of the bridge and reinforced key safety tips, encouraging students to avoid dangerous road crossings and adopt safe commuting habits.
The school community expressed deep appreciation for the project team’s support, highlighting the importance of this initiative in fostering a culture of safety and responsibility among youth. School representatives also committed to continuing traffic safety education as a core part of their curriculum.
This outreach activity is a key example of the Costa Rica Highway 32 Project’s active implementation of the “Ten Thousand Engineers in the Classroom” program and demonstrates CHEC’s broader dedication to corporate social responsibility. The initiative has been widely praised by teachers, students, parents, and local community leaders for its meaningful impact on student safety and well-being.