The alliance includes higher technical training programs and professional internships, as well as job placement opportunities for Dominican students and graduates in the aeronautical industry
SANTO DOMINGO. – With the aim of preparing new generations to meet the demands of the aeronautical sector, Arajet and the Higher Technical Community Institute (ITSC) formalized a cooperation agreement intended to expand learning, specialization and job placement options for young Dominicans interested in entering the aviation industry.
This initiative seeks to strengthen the links between higher technical education and the business sector, facilitating the development of skills and the acquisition of experiences that will allow students to join an economic activity that continues to expand in the national territory.
Through this agreement, both entities will promote training courses, internships, professional placements, and knowledge exchange. They also plan to carry out research and innovation projects, as well as review and update academic programs related to industry needs, primarily in the area of aircraft maintenance.
Highlighting the importance of this institutional approach, Víctor Pacheco Méndez, founder and CEO of Arajet, stated that the preparation of new talent represents an essential component to support the evolution of national aviation.
“At Arajet, we believe that the future of Dominican aviation is also built in the classroom, providing our young people with the tools and opportunities to develop their talent. We want the growth of our industry to translate into more training opportunities, specialized jobs, and professional development for Dominicans,” said Pacheco Méndez.
Similarly, the businessman highlighted that this collaboration with the academic center will allow students to learn firsthand about the workings of the aeronautical industry and its various professional opportunities.
“This alliance with ITSC will allow us to bring students closer to the world of aviation and contribute to the preparation of the technicians and professionals who will drive the future of the aeronautical sector in our country,” he added.
The ITSC will expand its spaces for aeronautical training
For his part, the rector of ITSC, Dr. José Ramón Holguín Brito, valued the scope of this understanding and noted that it will contribute to strengthening the preparation of specialized personnel demanded by the aviation market.
In that context, he reported on the academic institution's willingness to enable new areas for teaching laboratories, with the technical support of Arajet, in order to provide better conditions for practical learning.
He also highlighted the interest in promoting cooperation initiatives that transcend national borders and allow the Dominican Republic to be projected as a regional benchmark in aeronautical technical education.
Internships and opportunities to enter the job market
The actions outlined in the document include providing guidance on upgrading facilities, laboratories, and equipment for specialized teaching. It also considers the possibility of establishing scholarships, academic benefits, and exchange programs for professors and researchers.
These initiatives will include vocational guidance sessions, staff recruitment activities, and mechanisms to facilitate access for students and graduates to jobs within the industry.
These measures aim to complement theoretical instruction with experiences that bring participants closer to the conditions and responsibilities of professional practice in the aeronautical field.
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