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Barahona.-The National Institute of Professional Technical Training (Infotep) certified 300 technicians in the electrical sector for labor competencies, after concluding the evaluation process in the area of ​​basic installation of low and medium voltage networks. With this initiative, Infotepre affirms its commitment to strengthening human talent and developing an increasingly qualified workforce, contributing to raising productivity, quality and safety in a strategic activity for the economic…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS), in charge of Technical Training, Dr. Sèdami MEDEGAN FAGLA, gave, on Thursday July 30, 2026, at the National University of Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (UNSTIM) in Abomey, the official kick-off of the national awareness and information campaign intended for new baccalaureate holders for the 2026-2027 academic year. This campaign aims to support new admissions in the informed choice of their university career …

National Grid has today unveiled a major new commitment to support 5,000 young people who are not in employment, education or training over the next five years, becoming one of the first major employers to respond to the Prime Minister’s drive to help more young people into work. The new £5 million ‘Power Within Employability Fund’ will support up to 1,000 young people a year across the UK starting from the first half of next year, helping them develop the skills, qualifications and confidence …

Santo Domingo.- With the aim of expanding the capabilities of young people in areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM) and the Ministry of Education (Minerd) launched the “STEM Ambassadors” program, which seeks to prepare young talent to guide them towards strategic sectors that have high growth potential for new jobs. The launch was led by ministers Yayo Sanz Lovatón and Luis Miguel De Camps. When presenting the program, Sa…

The Government is beginning the process to purchase long-range one-way strike drones, looking particularly toward Kiwi industry for solutions, Defence Minister Chris Penk says. “We will soon place with industry a request for information and while we will consider all viable options, we are especially interested in supporting local innovation, skills and industrial capability,” Mr Penk says. “This Government is fixing the basics by addressing historical Defence underinvestment, and that include…

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Santo Domingo.- The National Copyright Office (ONDA), in collaboration with the Academy of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), presented the educational guide “The Route of the Creative Sector: guide for creators, users and the general public”, a publication aimed at strengthening knowledge about copyright and related rights in the Dominican Republic. The activity, held at ONDA's main headquarters, also included the graduation of eight collaborators who completed their training…

The Prime Minister will unveil a fundamental change to the education system today [Tuesday 28 July], with the launch of new prestigious technical educational routes. The new pathways will provide 14-year-olds with valuable early access to technical skills, work experience and connections with local employers. The Prime Minister is determined to put technical education on an equal footing with the traditional academic path and to ensure there are ‘no dead ends’ for young people coming out of the…

In closing the Cabinet’s meeting on 24 July 2026 at the Peace Palace, Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet made the following statement regarding the Royal Government’s effort to speed up procedural reforms of the SMEs registration: […] To make the economy grow, we must strengthen ourselves. In this sense, we are working on two reforms – firstly, the reform of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and we have evaluated, prepared, and are going to amend the (relevant) laws; and…

Santo Domingo.- Within the framework of the celebration of Fathers' Day, the National Institute of Professional Technical Training (Infotep) reported that more than 1.4 million men have participated in its training programs between August 2020 and December 2025, a figure that reflects the impact of training in strengthening work skills and the well-being of thousands of Dominican families. Institutional records indicate that, between August 2020 and December 2024, Infotep trained 1,076,102 men,…