Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas
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Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas (ITLA) is an institution specializing in higher technical studies in La Caleta, Boca Chica, Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic.
Other name | ITLA |
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| Type | Public[1] |
| Established | August 2000, 15 |
| Founder | Dominican State |
| Rector | Jimmy Rosario Bernard |
| Location | Autopista Las Américas, Kilómetro 27, Parque Cibernético Santo Domingo (PCSD) , , Santo Domingo Province, 11606 , Dominican Republic 18.451074°N 69.6627782°W |
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| Colors | Blue and red |
| Website | itla.edu.do |
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History
Founded in 2000 by the Dominican State, the Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas (ITLA) is the only center specialized in technological education in the Dominican Republic.
ITLA offers an academic background that enables them to use technology as a catalyst for the social and human development of citizens.
ITLA's areas of expertise include Software Development, Information Networks, Multimedia, Sound, Mechatronics, Automated Manufacturing, and Computer Security. It also has the School of Languages and a Diploma in Data Science.
ITLA was formally constituted as a non-profit institution by Decree No. 422-00, dated August 15, 2000, issued by the then President of the Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, although the inauguration took place on August 13 of that year, considering the anniversary date of the institution.
In the first administration of the PLD government, 1996–2000, with Dr. Leonel Fernández as president, the Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas (ITLA) was inaugurated.
Currently,[when?] the institution is directed by Jimmy Rosario Bernard, who was appointed as rector of the institution by President Luis Abinader.
