Shorter university degrees that focus on technical areas and the new requirements of the productive sector are some of the changes that will be part of the new reality of the education business.
In this context of radical changes caused by the covid-19 crisis, new labor trends will require the development of competencies, such as entrepreneurship, agility, adaptability and service mentality, digital skills, food, telecommuting and home-based businesses, health and hygiene, e-commerce, new distribution and logistics models, information technology and robotics.
The health and economic crisis has forced private schools and universities in Central American countries to cut back on staff, invest in platforms for virtual classes, offer payment facilities and increase their presence in the digital environment.
Because of the spread of covid-19, in most countries in the region, face-to-face classes at all educational levels have been suspended since mid-March 2020.
On January 10, Laureate International agreed to sell Universidad Latina to the US conglomerate SP Costa Rica Holdings, a transaction that amounted to $22 million.
The agreement was that SP Costa Rica Holdings would make an initial payment of $15 million and the remaining $7 million would be cancelled within two years, if income and new student enrollment goals are met.
The University of Panama plans to build a four-hectare site in the village of Tocumen, a university complex that will be used by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, the University of Panama presented the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to the Ministry of Environment to develop the project called, "Design and construction of the University of Panama, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences."
The HCG Consortium was awarded the contract to carry out the studies, development of plans and construction of the new regional center of San Miguelito, of the University of Panama.
The winning Consortium of the public contest is formed by Healthcare Products Centroamérica, S.A. and Ingeniería GER, S.A., which made a proposal for $65,990,848.
In Honduras, the Francisco Morazán National Pedagogical University tenders the construction of the multifunctional Sports and Culture building at the Nacaome Regional University Center.
The University of Panama tenders the studies, development of plans and construction of the new regional university campus of San Miguelito.
Panama Government Purchase 2018-1-90-0-08-LV-045271:
"Each proposer will be in charge of including in the Technical Proposal and contemplating in the Economic Proposal any work that must be carried out in order to achieve the fundamental objectives and the quality expected in the execution of the Project.
In Panama, the Specialized University of the Americas is considering building next year a new site in Colón and another one in Azuero, and making improvements to the Coclé facilities.
The rector of Udelas, Juan Bosco Bernal, explained to Prensa.com that "...
In Nicaragua there is an oversupply of young professionals who have postgraduate studies, but who lack the work experience that the companies require.
Generally companies demand professionals with masters degrees when they need to occupy high-level positions, where work experience and goals achieved in previous positions are the main differentiating factor.One of the problems that stands out in Nicaragua is the presence of a lot of young professionals with masters degrees, but who lack experience that is specifically demanded the contracting companies.
An environmental impact study has been presented to build a university campus in San Pablo, province of Heredia.
According to CentralAmericaData 's identification system for Construction Projects, the environmental impact assessment study (EIA) was submitted bySomugo S.A.to the National Environmental Technical Secretariat (SETENA) on December 22 2016.
A university campus and renovation of roads are some of the construction contracts which were awarded by state institutions in August 2016.
The report"Construction Projects in Panama",prepared by the Business Intelligence unit at CentralAmericaData.com contains a detailed list of major construction projects taking place in Panama.
In Costa Rica most college students crave "fixed and stable jobs" in state enterprises.
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The words "fixed" and "stable" are not exactly what you would expect to hear from young twentysomethings, supposedly eager for challenges, opportunities and adventures.However, in Costa Rica, a survey carried out by Universum indicates that most college students are looking for a job for life in a state institution.
The Technological University of Panama is putting out to tender the design, construction and equipping of buildings for the campus Dr. Victor Levi Sasso and Regional Centers of the Technological University of Panama.
"This project is for the design and construction of buildings, sports facilities, road infrastructure, pedestrian access and landscaping. It includes the design, supply and installation of equipment and furniture included, using as a reference the drawings, specifications, documents, national standards, design criteria and other information necessary to consider when executing the work.
The project must be designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations established by the Municipality of Panama, the Ministry of Labor, the Social Security Department, the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente), the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ministry of Housing and Land Management (MIVIOT), the National Secretariat for Disabilities (SENADIS), the Technical Board of Engineering and Architecture (JTIA), the Ministry of Public Works (MOP), the Land Transport Authority (ATT) and the Panamanian Commission for Industrial and Technical Standards (COPANIT). "
Reference value: $59,985,000
The deadline for receipt of bids is August 2, 2016.
Using its corporate power and taking advantage of the power vacuum that is afflicting the State, a public university in Costa Rica is paying first world salaries, exacerbating the inequality that exists between Costa Ricans and severely distorting the labor market.
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