{"id":7054,"date":"2026-04-16T20:26:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puertobaru.com\/?p=7054"},"modified":"2026-05-03T15:27:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T15:27:39","slug":"we-strengthen-ties-with-academia-to-drive-education-and-employment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puertobaru.com\/en\/we-strengthen-ties-with-academia-to-drive-education-and-employment\/","title":{"rendered":"We strengthen ties with academia to drive education and employment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As part of our commitment to developing local talent and strengthening the connection between academia and industry, we held a meeting with the Interamerican University of Panama (UNIBERO), focused on building a collaborative agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the meeting, our Communications Manager, Carlos Somoza, spoke with university representatives about initiatives aimed at strengthening academic training and creating real opportunities for students. 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