PUPR and Cooperativa Oriental sign partnership agreement to strengthen education and financial development

On its 60th anniversary, the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Oriental sign a collaborative agreement
in favor of academic and financial education as a driver of opportunities

As part of the celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (UPPR) announced the signing of a strategic collaborative agreement with the Oriental Savings and Credit Union, marking a significant step in strengthening joint initiatives aimed at academic education, financial education, and professional development in Puerto Rico.

This agreement represents a strategic joint venture between both institutions to promote educational programs, professional experiences, mentoring, specialized workshops, internships, scholarships, and continuous training tools aimed at students, graduates, and communities.

“This collaborative agreement with the Oriental Credit Union reaffirms the institutional commitment of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico to strengthening academic, financial education, and professional development initiatives. This strategic alliance integrates academic rigor with the experience of the cooperative sector to contribute to the training of highly trained professionals aligned with the needs of the country’s economic development”, said Ernesto Vázquez Martínez, president of the university.

The alliance integrates academic knowledge, innovation, and experience from the cooperative sector with the purpose of preparing highly competitive professionals with greater financial awareness.

“We thank the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico for the opportunity to join forces for the benefit of the development of young university students, employees of both institutions, and vulnerable communities in the country. We deeply believe in the value of education as a tool for transformation. This agreement promotes financial education, employability, and talent training, reaffirming our commitment to the economic and social growth of our communities and the future of Puerto Rico”, said William Méndez Pagán, executive president of the Oriental Savings and Credit Union.

With this alliance, the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico continues to expand its network of strategic collaborators, consolidating itself as a bridge between academia, industry, and the country’s economic development.