INFOTEP certifies first graduates at new Barahona training school

The National Institute of Technical Professional Training (INFOTEP) has issued its first certifications at the newly inaugurated Guarocuya Technical Professional Training School in Barahona, Dominican Republic. The ceremony recognized 43 participants who completed a Diploma in Culture and Tourism Services.

Representing INFOTEP Director General Maira Morla Pineda, Elvis Céspedes, Deputy Director of the Southern Regional Directorate, stated that the school aims to bring training opportunities closer to the population and address the specific labor market needs of the Enriquillo region. The certification included representatives from more than 25 micro-enterprises in Barahona.

Since its opening, the Guarocuya school has conducted 46 training actions reaching 894 participants. The curriculum focuses on sectors vital to the local economy, including tourism, hospitality, food and beverage, customer service, digital competencies, and administrative skills.