The government-owned Institute of Technology of the Americas (ITLA) is set to become the first higher education institution in the Dominican Republic to offer a degree program in semiconductor manufacturing.

Coinciding with its upcoming 25th anniversary, ITLA announced the launch of the “Technologist in Semiconductors” studies program. This initiative aligns with President Luis Abinader’s decree 324-24, which declares the promotion, innovation, and development of the semiconductor industry a top national priority.

“At ITLA, we embrace and are committed to President Abinader’s vision of empowering an entire nation by beginning with academic training in semiconductors,” said ITLA Rector Master Rafael Féliz García. “This will lead to positive results that will boost and develop the semiconductor industry, positioning us as a leader locally and internationally in advanced…