DGA and ITLA sign agreement for 50 scholarships in Smart Logistics

The Dirección General de Aduanas (DGA) and the Instituto Tecnológico de Las Américas (ITLA) have signed a collaboration agreement to award 50 scholarships for the new Smart Logistics career, aimed at enhancing specialized training for DGA employees and aligning with modern trade and logistics demands Source: eldiado.

Agreement details

• The DGA will provide 50 scholarships for its staff to pursue the Smart Logistics degree, which integrates technology, data analysis, automation, and digital intelligence into logistics processes Source: listindiario.
• The partnership also includes continuing education programs, internships, professional practices, and projects involving emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence Source: listindiario.
• The agreement seeks to strengthen operational capacity and position the Dominican Republic as a regional logistics hub Source: eldiado.

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Nelson Arroyo, Director General of Aduanas, stated: "This agreement represents a direct investment in the development of human capital. We begin with 50 scholarships... strengthening competencies in technology and logistics through the Smart Logistics career" Source: eldiado. ITLA Rector Jimmy Rosario Bernard emphasized that the initiative is a decisive step to align academic offerings with the productive sector and the government's innovation vision Source: listindiario. During the event, Arroyo was recognized as an ITLA ambassador for his support of training initiatives .