Dominican Republic bets on technology: AWS launches 50,000 scholarships for digital talent
In a key move for the country’s technological development, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of “AWS Entrena República Dominicana.” The program, presented by the company’s vice president for Latin America, Paula Bellizia, alongside President Luis Abinader, has the ambitious goal of training 50,000 Dominicans in artificial intelligence and cloud computing by the year 2028.
The announcement was made within the framework of the seventh edition of the HUB Cámara Santo Domingo 2026, where the synergy between the public and private sectors was highlighted to position the country as a benchmark in the adoption of new digital tools. According to Bellizia, this joint effort will be the engine that drives national competitiveness and productivity in the coming years.
Free training for the future of work
The program is designed to be inclusive and accessible. Those interested, over 18 years of age, will be able to access specialized online training at no cost. The initiative is aimed at students, entrepreneurs, professionals, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to close the digital talent gap.
- Scope: 50,000 scholarships available until 2028.
- Areas of study: Artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
- Strategic alliances: Collaboration between MICM, INFOTEP, OGTIC, Banreservas, Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce, and other key organizations.
Our commitment is to train at least 50,000 Dominicans together with the Government of the Dominican Republic to ensure that local talent is prepared for the demands of the global economy.
Paula Bellizia, Vice President of AWS for Latin America
Artificial intelligence as a business engine
During her speech, Bellizia emphasized that artificial intelligence is no longer a future promise, but a palpable reality in today’s business environment. The data presented by the executive reveals that 76% of companies in Central America and the Caribbean have already integrated digital assistants and chatbots into their processes, while a quarter of organizations in the region already report economic benefits derived from these technologies.
The success of this transformation is already being observed in Dominican territory, with case studies such as Qik, which has optimized its fraud detection systems, and Grupo Ramos, which continues to innovate in its operating model through AWS technology. These examples demonstrate that the local business culture is prepared to adapt to digital evolution.
With this initiative, Alofoke Deportes highlights how the Dominican Republic is preparing to strengthen its workforce, ensuring that the country has the necessary professionals to lead innovation in an increasingly competitive and high-tech market.
