Santander launches 2nd round of U-Work internships
September 11, 2013
Banco Santander, armed with the support from the government and members of the academic community, announced Tuesday the launching of the second edition of its U-Work internship program, which this year will benefit 354 college juniors and seniors with real-world work experience.
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Mayagüez professor among STAR Awards recipients
September 11, 2013
Prof. Nelson Cardona, of the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez nabbed the “Educator of the Year, Higher Ed” award from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, which through its STAR Awards seeks to recognize key contributors in the Hispanic community in the fields of science, technology, math and engineering (STEM).
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Education, infrastructure are roadblocks for Puerto Rico
September 5, 2013
While Puerto Rico’s competitive capacity depends mostly on its capacity to innovate, the island faces great challenges in education and infrastructure — areas that require immediate attention to position it favorably against other global economies.
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Puerto Rican named to Nat’l Commission on higher ed
September 3, 2013
José Enrique Fernández-Bjerg, president and founder of Kinesis Foundation, recently became the only Puerto Rican appointed to the National Commission on College and University Board Governance, created by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
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Banco Popular Foundation rewards academic excellence
August 8, 2013
Banco Popular Foundation celebrated the academic excellence and commitment to education of about 100 Puerto Rican students through its Rafael Carrión, Jr. Excellence Awards ceremony held this week.
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Puerto Rico students could ace the year with technology
August 6, 2013
As thousands of Puerto Rican children and young adults make their way back to school today with backpacks full of fresh notebooks and newly sharpened pencils, education and technology experts agree that sooner rather than later, learning will become more less traditional and more technological.
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Doral Bank expanding financial literacy program in Fla.
August 6, 2013
Just in time for the start of the new school year, Doral Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Puerto Rico-based Doral Financial Corporation, announced Monday it is expanding its financial literacy program for high school students in Bay County, Florida.
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HP advocates for next-generation education methods
July 29, 2013
Looking to help its business partners and customers in Puerto Rico modernize the educational process with the latest technological tools available in the market, Hewlett Packard, recently hosted the "Transforming education in the 21st century: from the analog classroom to the digital interactive classroom” seminar.
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Fusionworks opens app division, creates gov’t solution
July 22, 2013
Aware that Puerto Rico’s economic growth is tied to business competitiveness and that technology is essential in this process, local consulting firm Fusionwork recently launched a new line of business focused on the development of applications.
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Walmart, Education partner to send moms back to school
July 22, 2013
For the second consecutive year, Walmart Puerto Rico, through a partnership with the Education Department will help mothers who have not completed high school to get their diploma through its social responsibility program, “Mom goes back to School.”
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USDA opens grant cycle for better rural educational, health services
July 16, 2013
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday the agency is accepting applications for grants to provide access to education, training and healthcare resources in rural areas.
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Global Learning and Consulting Corp. expands to LatAm
June 28, 2013
Coinciding with its ninth anniversary, Puerto Rican firm Global Learning and Consulting Corp. is expanding its operation into Latin America to continue its role as Microsoft Corp. partner, implementing the software giant’s products in the region, Ernesto Rivero, president GLC LatAm said.
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Doral’s ‘Ruta Mujeres d Éxito’ returns this summer
May 31, 2013
Doral Bank announced Thursday the return of its “Ruta Mujeres d Éxito” educational initiative that supports professional and entrepreneurial women free of charge. The events will take place on Saturdays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Doral’s Mayagüez, Ponce Town Center, Río Grande and San Juan (Roosevelt Avenue) branches from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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EcoEléctrica hails enviromental achievements in schools
May 27, 2013
More than 200 Peñuelas and Guayanilla elementary public school students and teachers recently took an “environmental oath” reaffirming their commitment to the environment as part of EcoEléctrica energy’s educational program, “EcoHéroes.”
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New pact strengthens PR/DR commercial ties
May 10, 2013
The governments of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic inked an agreement Thursday establishing a bilateral strategy that should spur projects to benefit both islands in education, agriculture, energy costs and tourism, Secretary of State David Bernier announced.
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