‘Hackathon’ event rescheduled for Oct. 15-16
September 30, 2016
HackPR, a nonprofit comprised of students and young professionals promoting the development of technical skills through unconventional teaching methods, announced Thursday the new dates for the event that was postponed due to last week’s power blackout.
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HackPR hosting 6th student ‘hackathon’ Sept. 24-25
August 30, 2016
HackPR, a nonprofit comprised of students and young professionals promoting the development of technical skills through unconventional teaching methods, will host its 6th annual “hackathon” Sept. 24-25, expected to draw students to work on ideas and projects.
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Toyota Foundation seeks students for scholarships
April 22, 2016
As part of its mission to strengthen environmental awareness among the island's young people, Toyota Foundation invites students to apply for its college scholarship program.
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ALPFA Puerto Rico hosts 1st student initiation ceremony
November 16, 2015
For the first time since the organization’s re-launch, ALPFA Puerto Rico recently hosted its first Student Chapters Initiation Ceremony, marking a milestone for the local chapter, Raúl Palacios, ALPFA president said.
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Caribe Hilton joins ISIC student partnership
July 14, 2015
The Caribe Hilton in San Juan has entered into a partnership with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Puerto Rico council to offer students a 10 percent discount off best available rates at participating Hilton Worldwide properties in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Puerto Rico youth pursuing better salaries, promotions
July 9, 2015
A recent study by Universia shows that 39 percent of Puerto Rico’s youth and student population is looking to improve their salaries, while 23 percent are looking to get promoted.
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Public school students learn about construction careers
April 29, 2015
The Associated General Contractors of America, Puerto Rico Chapter, in coordination with the Department of Education will conduct the annual closing of its “Build Up!” and “On Site!” programs May 12, when some 300 children and 50 adults from island public schools will gather.
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4th, 8th grade students in Puerto Rico fall short in math
March 13, 2015
Many of Puerto Rico's fourth- and eighth-grade public school students are falling short in mathematics achievement, according to “The Nation's Report Card: 2013 Mathematics Assessment in Puerto Rico.”
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Aon grants 9 scholarships to Puerto Rico students
January 28, 2015
Aon, a global provider of risk management, insurance brokerage, reinsurance and human resources consulting and outsourcing services, and the Community Foundation for Puerto Rico jointly presented nine scholarships to as many local students in recognition of their academic achievements.
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Janssen launches ‘Bridge to Employment’ program
November 21, 2014
Janssen Pharmaceutical launched the Bridge to Employment (BTE) Program for 57 sophomores in Manatí and Gurabo, as part of its Early Talent Strategy to engage millennials with the life sciences manufacturing sector.
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AGC gives engineering students shot at scholarships
May 16, 2014
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America announced Thursday the availability of scholarships for electrical, civil and mechanical engineering students with a 3.0 or higher grade point average and economic need through the group’s Financial Assistance Program.
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Banco Santander challenges students to design F1 trophy
April 10, 2014
Banco Santander, through its Santander Universities Global Division, has challenged university students from all over the world to design the official Formula One trophy which will be presented to the British and German F1 Grand Prix winners.
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P.R. Trade allies with students to boost int’l commerce
April 4, 2014
Puerto Rico Trade and Exports and student organization AIESEC have signed a cooperation agreement to develop the incursion of Puerto Rican companies in international markets.
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Columbus Business Solutions grants scholarship
January 13, 2014
Information technology firm Columbus Business Solutions has teamed up with the Polytechnic University to provide scholarships to engineering or computer science students, to help them cover their tuition fees and offer internships to help them get real work experience.
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Univ. Central del Caribe lands $4.2M for research
September 11, 2013
The Universidad Central del Caribe was recently selected to receive a grant from the National Institute of Health for its Specialized Neuroscience Research Program of $1.4 million for each of the next three years, with the possibility of extending the financial assistance to five years, the school announced this week.
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