Training
in Central America
Monday, November 7, 2011
Orion Maritime Training Center is the only company authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority to certify marine licenses on the Panamanian registry, the largest in the world.
The training center, established in May 2010, has a total of 51 courses approved by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP in Spanish).
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Global Skills Shortage Survey 2011 by Manpower reveals that employers are finding it increasingly difficulty to fill jobs with qualified personnel.
One in three employers (34%) worldwide said they are having difficulty filling positions due to lack of available talent, an increase of three percentage points compared to 2010.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
An agreement has been signed with a business school at the University of Arkansas.
In order to develop Panamanian entrepreneurship and business, the National Secretariat of Science and Technology (Senacyt) has signed an alliance with the Sam Walton School of Business, through which 50 scholarships are to be provided for partial study.
Monday, July 4, 2011
The National Training Institute (INA in Spanish) in Costa Rica will build a new headquarters in Heredia providing IT training programs as well as subjects such as food, environmental management, and languages.
The establishment will be 4900 square meters, and its opening is planned for September 2011.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Enrollment in IT courses at the Technological University of Panama has grown by 26%.
The increase in the number of students in choosing careers in one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy is one of the first results from the implementation the National ICT Strategy, launched in 2008.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Broadband telecommunications technologies have the potential to stimulate rapid economic growth and facilitate job creation.
The report, "Broadband: a platform for progress", published by the United Nations, urges countries to implement national plans for broadband, so as not to risk losing the benefits of global high-speed digital communication .
Monday, May 30, 2011
In Costa Rica, institutions are promoting banking and financial education to increase use of services.
Buying and selling shares in the markets and learning about what goes on in a bank are some of the activities that can be done online thanks to the efforts of organizations like the National Stock Exchange and the Superintendency of Securities.
These two institutions and the Costa Rican Chamber of banks are promoting financial education in the country through interactive programs that can be accessed on the internet.
Elite Trainings
Company Profile
Organization that operates in Honduras.
Phone: (504) 2545 9816 - (504) 2510 2446
Friday, May 6, 2011
Through the “Red Amigo” (Friend Network) the government is training companies and individuals regarding the application of a new law about temporary employment.
Red Amigo representative, Miguel Morazán, noted that training on the implementation of the new law is essential, because in their experience, "... for every businessman trained at least five temporary jobs are created"
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The second of its kind to be tendered in Panama, the training centre is designed to train technical personnel in various disciplines.
Like the previous centre put out for tender, this centre aims to meet the need for trained staff required by multinationals operating in the Panama Pacific Special Economic Area.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
An agreement between the CABEI and the Central American Technological University will give students access to loans with which to finance up to 100% of the cost of their studies.
The project is aimed at people studying graduate and post-graduate level technical courses in order to improve the quality of education and improve Honduras's competitiveness in this area.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tourism has become one of the pillars of Panama's economy with potential for annual growth of between 12% and 15% per year, equivalent to income of $2-3 billion.
As of last year there were 19,688 vacation rooms in Panama, 1,713 more than in 2009 and it is estimated that the number will continue to rise.
Monday, April 11, 2011
The president of the Panama's National Institute of Lawyers has criticized legal qualifications awarded after only two years of study.
While students at Panama's state university graduate after seven years, some private universities award degrees after only two. The concern is that these new legal professionals are not receiving adequate training.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
More and more recruiters are looking for managers capable of reading other's emotions.
When conducting job interviews, recruiters now assess how people react in interviews, their personality traits and how they manage adverse situations.
Emotional intelligence, a very popular term in the HR department, is weighing more than ever when hiring professionals that will manage other employees.
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