# INFOTEP vocational training expansion in Dominican Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infotep-vocational-training-expansion-in-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-10-20T15:43:50.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3.

The National Institute of Technical Professional Training (INFOTEP) has expanded its vocational training initiatives across different regions of the Dominican Republic, focusing on the tourism and service sectors.

In September 2026, INFOTEP, in collaboration with the Genera ITM Foundation and Port Samaná, graduated 47 specialists from the Arroyo Barril Cruise Port Diploma. This program aimed to strengthen local competencies to support the growth of cruise tourism in the Samaná province. Regional director Fernelys Berigüete noted that such training is essential to capitalize on economic opportunities and innovation in the area. Yocasta Medina, Sustainability Director of the Genera ITM Foundation, added that port infrastructure development must be accompanied by the preparation of local human capital.

By October 2026, INFOTEP extended its certification efforts to the newly inaugurated Guarocuya Technical Professional Training School in Barahona. The school issued its first certifications to 43 participants completing a Diploma in Culture and Tourism Services, an initiative intended to address labor market needs in the Enriquillo region. Since its opening, the Guarocuya school has conducted 46 training actions reaching 894 participants.

Later in October 2026, students from Pedernales visited the Guarocuya school in Barahona to explore vocational programs. Coordinated by Pedernales Governor Edirda de Óleo, the visit aimed to connect local youth with training in sectors such as English, gastronomy, and cruise port operations to prepare them for expected tourism expansion in the Pedernales area.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Pedernales students visit INFOTEP training center in Barahona

Students from Pedernales visited the Guarocuya training school in Barahona to explore INFOTEP vocational programs in tourism, hospitality, and services.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pedernales-students-visit-infotep-training-center-in-barahona

### 2026-10-04: INFOTEP certifies first graduates at new Barahona training school

INFOTEP issued its first certifications at the new Guarocuya Technical Professional Training School in Barahona, graduating 43 students in tourism and culture services.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infotep-certifies-first-graduates-at-new-barahona-training-school

### 2026-09-20: INFOTEP and Port Samaná graduate 47 cruise industry specialists

INFOTEP, Genera ITM, and Port Samaná graduated 47 specialists in a cruise port diploma to support tourism growth in Samaná, Dominican Republic.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infotep-and-port-saman-graduate-47-cruise-industry-specialists

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