DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Maira Morla Pineda has officially taken office as the new director general of the National Institute of Vocational and Technical Training (Infotep), marking a leadership transition. Her predecessor was appointed Minister of Higher Education.

The transition occurred after the former head of the institution was tapped by the Executive Branch to lead the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (MESCYT). Morla Pineda, who previously served as the institution’s deputy director general, was sworn in during a ceremony presided over by the Minister of Labor Eddy Olivares and the president of the Infotep board of directors.

During the inauguration, officials emphasized the importance of continuity within the agency, which is responsible for the country’s vocational education and labor force training. Morla Pineda, a veteran of the institution with years of experience in...