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Technical and technological education in Dominican Republic

Overview

Educational institutions in the Dominican Republic are focusing on technical and technological training to support workforce development.

In early September 2026, the Instituto Tecnológico de Las Américas (ITLA) announced an investment of RD 11 million to provide 118 scholarships for high-demand technological careers. Academic Vice Rector Fabrizio Cabrera noted that over 47% of these recipients are women, indicating increased interest in STEM fields.

Shortly after, the Instituto Tecnológico San Ignacio de Loyola (ITESIL) held its 76th graduation ceremony in Dajabón. During the event, Minister of Education Luis Miguel De Camps highlighted the role of technical professional education in expanding opportunities for youth, noting that more than 120,000 students are currently enrolled in the country’s technical professional high school modality.

Entities

Jimmy Rosario Bernard · Luis Miguel De Camps · Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas · Dajabón · Fabrizio Cabrera

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Instituto Tecnológico San Ignacio de Loyola (ITESIL) held its 76th graduation ceremony. bellerdigital.net · elpregonerord.com · elnuevodiario.com.do
[● 3 SOURCES] The graduation ceremony took place in Dajabón. bellerdigital.net · elpregonerord.com · elnuevodiario.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] Technical professional education connects education with real life. elpregonerord.com · elnuevodiario.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] 180 students received technical professional titles during the ceremony. elpregonerord.com · elnuevodiario.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] More than 120,000 young people are currently enrolled in the Technical Professional high school modality. elpregonerord.com · elnuevodiario.com.do

Timeline

3 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
ITESIL celebrates 76th graduation in Dajabón
The Instituto Tecnológico San Ignacio de Loyola (ITESIL) held its 76th graduation in Dajabón, where 180 students received technical professional titles.
8 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
ITLA awards 118 higher education scholarships in Dominican Republic
The Instituto Tecnológico de Las Américas (ITLA) awarded 118 scholarships worth RD 11 million to students in high-demand tech careers, with women representing over 47% of recipients.

Sources

bellerdigital.net · dominicanaaldia.com · elnaguero.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · elpaisdominicano.do · elpregonerord.com · lavidamarcha.com · presidencia.gob.do