Santo Domingo.– The Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA) commemorates its 26 years of history with a commitment focused on training the human talent required for technological transformation and the so-called Industry 4.0 in the Dominican Republic.
As part of this vision, the institution is strengthening its technological education model through the incorporation of new degree programs, the development of applied research, international partnerships, and a territorial expansion strategy aimed at increasing access for Dominican youth to programs linked to emerging technologies.
Among the areas considered strategic are bioinformatics, semiconductors, microelectronics, and medical device manufacturing, sectors that ITLA identifies as key to economic development and the generation of higher value-added jobs.
The institution reported that it is working on the curricular design of the Bioinformatics Technologist degree, whose contents will be supported by the results of alliances with universities, research centers, and other actors linked to the area of biomedicine.
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Added to this offer is the Technologist in Semiconductors and Microelectronics degree, created with the purpose of preparing professionals who can respond to the needs of industries considered strategic within global value chains.
ITLA will also incorporate programs related to Digital Animation, Electromobility, Drone Manufacturing and Operation, and Smart Logistics, with which it seeks to respond to the new demands of the labor market and contribute to the country’s productive transformation.
Territorial expansion constitutes another of the pillars of the institutional strategy. ITLA announced that it will continue to strengthen its presence in different areas of the national territory through new extensions in La Romana, Hato Mayor, Barahona, and Puerto Plata.
The institution maintains that this expansion will allow bringing technological training closer to more young people and expanding access opportunities to careers linked to high-demand sectors.
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Their plans also include strengthening alliances with universities, research centers, and international companies, with the goal of promoting academic mobility, scientific research, innovation, and knowledge transfer.
These alliances are part of ITLA’s strategy to connect its students’ training with global technological trends and the needs of an increasingly digitized economy.
The rector of ITLA, Jimmy Rosario Bernard, stated that the institution aims to continue training professionals capable of developing solutions with social, technological, and economic impact.
“We are building the future of the country through the talent of our students and an education aligned with the demands of Industry 4.0,” he stated.
