ManpowerGroup and UNICDA join forces to boost youth employability in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo. — With the aim of opening more job opportunities for Dominican youth, ManpowerGroup Dominican Republic and the Universidad Domínico Americano (UNICDA) signed a strategic agreement that connects academia with the labor market and strengthens the professional training of young people.

The agreement was signed by Natalia Vásquez Guzmán, country director of ManpowerGroup, and Ramón Antonio Sosa Alcántara, rector and executive director of UNICDA, during an event held in Santo Domingo.

Vásquez Guzmán highlighted that the alliance is part of the organization's global mission to connect talent with opportunities in a transparent and data-driven manner.

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“We are building a direct bridge between academia and the labor market, with the purpose of more young people accessing quality jobs”, he affirmed.

For his part, Rector Sosa Alcántara considered that this agreement represents an important step forward for the academic community.
“Through this collaboration our students will have access to practical experiences, relevant information about the market and real opportunities for job placement”, he indicated.

Actions considered

The agreement establishes a joint agenda that includes:
  • Access to studies and labor market analysis, which will allow UNICDA to strengthen the relevance of its academic offer.
  • Priority publication of vacancies and job opportunities aimed at students and graduates.
  • Conferences and training programs given by ManpowerGroup specialists in areas such as employability, leadership and digital transformation.
  • Recruitment campaigns focused on young people trained in the institution.
Institutional Commitment

Both entities reaffirmed during the signing their commitment to equal opportunities, non-discrimination, and the development of academic and work environments that strengthen the capabilities of young Dominicans. About the institutions ManpowerGroup Dominican Republic is a global leader in talent solutions, with a presence in more than 75 countries, and a focus on innovation and data analysis to support employability. UNICDA is an institution of higher education recognized for its bilingual training and its commitment to the integral development of its student community.

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