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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 …

La Vega.- As part of his commitment to strengthening the education and well-being of Dominican youth, President Luis Abinaderinaugurated this Saturday the roof of the Mercedes Morel Women's Polytechnic, a work that will benefit more than 600 students and will contribute to improving the conditions for the development of academic, sports, cultural and community activities in the province of La Vega. The infrastructure, executed by the Directorate of School Infrastructure (DIE), directed by engin…

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 Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology,Honourable Cabinet Ministers,World Bank Resident Representative,Secretary General and Head of Civil Service,The Chief of Staff,Members of the Diplomatic and Donor Community,Security Chiefs, Permanent Secretaries, and other Heads of Institutions,Development Partners,Representatives of TVET Institutions,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen,Students, Convinced by global evidence and the reality on the ground, my gov…

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…

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,…