In order to identify the optimal place to establish a new business, for example, an educational center, it's vital to resort to geolocation analytics and mobility analysis.
Through location intelligence solutions, it's possible to determine one or more areas where you want to establish an educational center, while mobility analysis and behavioral patterns can identify the factors that can maximize its success.
Determining which professional disciplines people prefer to study and identifying whether they are interested in diplomas, certifications, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees or long term courses, are goals that can be achieved through the application of innovative methodologies based on the analysis of large volumes of data.
Although the process of migration to online education had already been progressing for several years, in recent months and as a result of changes in people's habits, the demand for distance training services has grown exponentially and, as a result, Internet searches for study programs have also increased.
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.
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.
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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The degeneration of democracy which is happening in a lot of Latin American countries has Costa Rica as an example, a country which historically used to be a shining example of the best way to live in society.
Behind a veneer of luxury websites of supposed online universities, lucrative networks sell certifications that contain endorsements from even the US State Department.
An article published by The New York Times reports on investigations carried out on the subject, apparently leading to a Pakistan-based organization which is dedicated to running a multi-million dollar business offering tailor made university diplomas, as well as renewal of knowledge and experience - real or not, by enrolling its customers in fictitious courses.
In Costa Rica the 14% increase in funds for state universities has generated discussion even within the sector, over which stages of education produces better results from investment in terms of economic performance and social justice.
EDITORIAL
The analyst Francisco Villalobos in his article on Crhoy.com reports on the data regarding investments made by middle class families in the education of their children, noting that "the budget increase demanded by universities should be directed towards primary and secondary education therefore the state can support families when they most need support. "
State universities should be accountable for the money they spend and how this investment supports national productivity.
Protected by their academic autonomy, educational institutions at tertiary level in Costa Rica are slow and inflexible in adapting to the demands of the Costa Rican economy.
A study commissioned by Cinde and conducted by INCAE, entitled "Human Resource Development: The key to compete in attracting foreign direct investment," analyzes the availability in the present and until 2014, of talented human resources in the areas of services, life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
The School of Business and Economics (ESEN in Spanish) is inviting young talented Salvadorans to form part of its student body.
In a ceremony held to mark a change of management, the new Director General, Everardo Rivera Bonilla, "... invited young bachelors to come to the college ' without fear or doubt, regardless of economic status, to register, sit exams and aspire to join the select group of students'.
The Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC, University of San Carlos of Guatemala) was one of the earliest universities to be founded in the Americas. It was decreed a university on January 31, 1676 by royal command of King Charles II of Spain. It had previously been known as the Escuela de Santo Tomás (School of Saint Thomas), founded in 1562 by the priest Francisco Marroquín. The University finally gained international acceptance by Official Decree from Pope Innocent XI, on June 18, 1687.
Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
Phone: (502) 6631 8316
I was in Stanford two weeks ago, and I met Mrs. Alegria Salaices, Manager of Alumni Communities of Stanford. I think it might be interesting, if Stanford Alumni could start a Central America Regional network, to share experiences about our University.
Please get in contact to set up a virtual meeting for this year or the beginning of 2010.
In these times of crisis the need to be better academically prepared is more clear, and how to go about doing it requires an in-depth analysis.
Nancy Cueto, the director of International Development at IE University, notes in her article published in Americaeconomia.com: “Graduate studies are always a boost in any professional career, but the extra benefit depends on having the right focus and if the investment in this level of education is really more profitable.”
First HDTV station school of Central America
Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
Phone: (504) 5534101 - (504) 32982414
Supply in the academic sector has grown considerably and it is necessary to discern among what is serious, commercial and even the mere sale of diplomas.
The analysis by Oscar Picardo Joao, published in La Prensa Gráfica, begins by noting that "there is currently a deep concern about the quality, validity and legitimacy of international academic programs and degrees.