U.S. Patent Office heads intellectual property trainings for educators
October 17, 2019
In an effort to continue stimulating the accelerated growth of entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico, so that it serves as an engine for the economic and social progress, multisectoral alliance Echar Pa’lante, the University of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Patent Office recently launched a series of intellectual property workshops for educators. The […]
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1935 Views
Mercy Corps offers workshops, grants for micro and small entrepreneurs
August 14, 2019
Some 50 micro and small entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to receive grants and specialized support to strengthen their businesses, as part of efforts to increase economic resilience of businesses and communities conducted by international humanitarian organization Mercy Corps Puerto Rico. Entrepreneurs will be able to compete for Mercy Corps’ assistance through its Puerto Rico […]
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1882 Views
P.E.C.E.S. offers free workshops to promote sustainability
March 4, 2019
The Community Education and Service Program (known as P.E.C.E.S. for its initials in Spanish) and its Community Sustainability Center have opened a call for residents of Puerto Rico’s eastern region to participate in workshops and free activities in Humacao, scheduled for March. “Our approach is to build resilience and promote sustainable community options,” said José […]
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1772 Views
MCS hosts workshops to promote comprehensive mental health management
November 5, 2018
The series of symposiums: “Comprehensive Management of Mental Health and Chronic Conditions: Challenges and Opportunities,” marks the beginning of the educational activities that form part of the newly created “MCS Conexión de Salud” program.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1092 Views
30+ students attend women of AT&T ‘Girls In Future Technologies’ workshop
October 26, 2018
WOA is an AT&T employee resource group focused on professional development and community efforts to prepare students, especially young girls, for the future.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1629 Views
600 entrepreneurs participate in 1st edition of ‘Connect & Grow with Microsoft and LinkedIn’
October 24, 2018
The event brought together experts from Microsoft and LinkedIn, who guided the audience on how to use both platforms to maximize their operations.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1694 Views
P.R Emprende organizes ‘Connect & Grow with Microsoft and LinkedIn’ seminar
October 12, 2018
This event will be held Oct. 23 and 25 October at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan and the Ponce Hilton Hotel & Casino.
chat_bubble1 Comment
visibility1445 Views
Facebook shows social media tools to help P.R’s SMEs grow their businesses
July 18, 2018
Although the financial crisis in Puerto Rico has not yet taken a drastic swing of balance in a positive direction, that hasn’t stopped Facebook from identifying opportunities that are available on its plaform for small and medium businesses to expand their operations.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1476 Views
Science Trust opens call for entries for ‘Virtual Reality Summer Camp’
May 8, 2018
For the second consecutive year, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust will host a free Virtual Reality training camp (VR) aimed at high school students from 7th to 12th grade, the nonprofit announced.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility2455 Views
Medical cannabis workforce registers uptick in P.R.
June 13, 2017
More than 4,000 people in Puerto Rico have begun the process of education and training to become part of the medical cannabis industry, which experts say shows the budding sector’s economic potential.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1682 Views
Yale offers clinical research workshops in P.R.
October 20, 2016
After a successful first workshop delivered by Yale University in May 2016, the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) this week offered a series of workshops on clinical research to Puerto Rican researchers.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1776 Views
Madre Tierra Atabey, FirstBank alliance wraps 1st phase
June 21, 2016
Based on the premise that the residents of Puerto Rico contribute to environmental problems at a higher rate than those of other countries, more than 600 public elementary school students from 11 municipalities participated in the “Reto al cerebro” (“Brain Challenge”) program.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility2622 Views
Telecom Board launches tech workshops for seniors
November 11, 2014
Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board President Javier Rúa-Jovet announced Monday the start of a series of free workshops to provide digital education to the island’s senior citizen population residing in 33 towns.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3876 Views
EPA to hold free ‘citizen science’ conferences Sept. 11-12
September 5, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be holding day-long workshops on Sept. 11-12 at the University of Puerto’s Rio Piedras campus to share information about ways in which people can get involved in collecting environmental data in their communities.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility2629 Views
DTOP hosting workshops on P.R.’s long-range transportation strategy
April 27, 2012
The Department of Transportation and Public Works announced Thursday it will be conducting seven workshops to discuss Puerto Rico long-range transportation strategy, with the goal of getting citizen input.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3372 Views
A Dow Jones/Factiva content provider since 2014
Subscribe to our Dollars & Sense podcast!
NIMB ON SOCIAL MEDIA