PeopleReady, a company specializing in providing on-demand labor across the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, recently conducted a survey which confirmed that as the full-time permanent job market struggles to recover in the COVID-19 economy, temporary jobs are proving to be a safety net for many people. The PeopleReady survey found that 51% of […]
The University of Puerto Rico recently received a $1 million grant from Bank of America, as part of its commitment “to help students of color successfully complete the education and training necessary to be successful in today’s workforce.” The bank recently unveiled a $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity offered […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it has awarded nearly $1.5 million to repair the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music for damages caused by Hurricane María. Beyond being a specialized public university, the Conservatory is a symbol of Puerto Rico’s heritage and musical traditions, the agency said. To help preserve the unique qualities of this […]
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