# ITLA technological training expansion in Dominican Republic > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/itla-technological-training-expansion-in-dominican-republic > Updated: 2026-09-03T23:42:31.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. The Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas (ITLA) is expanding its technological training and scholarship programs in the Dominican Republic. In late August 2026, the institution announced the opening of a new center in Barahona to provide specialized technical training to youth in the Enriquillo region. Additionally, in Santo Domingo Norte, 800 continuing education scholarships were delivered through the BTI program, covering fields such as artificial intelligence, software development, and cybersecurity. This brought the total number of government-authorized ITLA scholarships to 37,025. By early September 2026, ITLA awarded an additional 118 higher education scholarships through a second call for applications, representing an investment of RD$11 million. These scholarships focus on software development, multimedia, and information security. Academic Vice Rector Fabrizio Cabrera noted that over 47% of these recipients are women, indicating a growing interest in STEM disciplines among young women. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: ITLA awards 118 higher education scholarships in Dominican Republic The Instituto Tecnológico de Las Américas (ITLA) invested RD$11 million to provide 118 scholarships for technological studies, with women accounting for over 47% of the recipients. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/itla-awards-118-higher-education-scholarships-in-dominican-republic ### 2026-08-31: ITLA expands technological training in Barahona and Santo Domingo ITLA is expanding technological education in the Dominican Republic through a new center in Barahona and the distribution of 800 new scholarships in Santo Domingo Norte for fields like AI and cybersecurity. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/itla-technological-center-to-open-in-barahona-this-year --- Cite as: ITLA technological training expansion in Dominican Republic. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/itla-technological-training-expansion-in-dominican-republic