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James Connor, CEO of Sygnus Capital PR LLC.
Sygnus Capital PR LLC – a company under the Sygnus Group – has made a significant impact in Puerto Rico’s education sector by injecting US$6 million into the Ana G. Méndez University (AGMU). This investment will launch high-demand accredited programmes, such as dental medicine, veterinary medicine, and physical therapy, marking a milestone in the island’s educational landscape.
“We are proud to support institutions that are making a real difference in the community. By easing access to financing, we are helping to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for Puerto Rico’s young talents to prosper right here in their homeland. For years, Puerto Rico has faced a challenging exodus of young talents due to the lack of specialised programmes and adequate infrastructure on the island. This has led countless students to migrate and enrol in programmes abroad to complete their studies. However, the expansion of the academic offering can help to change this narrative,” shared James Connor, CEO of Sygnus Capital PR LLC.
The Ana G. Méndez University is a private university system with its main campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. An accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education, AGMU also operates campuses in the state of Florida and offers a wide variety of academic programmes in Spanish, English and in both languages through various modalities using emerging and innovative technologies. The University promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, research, as well as appreciation and respect for diversity. AGMU is also expanding its offer in technical careers and other formative programmes that respond to the changing needs of the job market and provide access to new opportunities for professional development.
Sygnus’ alliance with AGMU will allow the educational institution to boost historically neglected fields with its new accredited programmes. The odontology programme will accommodate 45 students in 2024-2025, increasing to 90 in 2025-2026; the new veterinary medicine programme, the only one in Puerto Rico, will receive 80 students in its first year, growing to 158 students for the next academic year; and the physical therapy programme will have at least 40 students per year.
These fields have significant growth potential, with approximately hundreds of students that migrate each year to study these careers. Sygnus Capital PR LLC’s CEO explained that by offering these programmes locally, Ana G. Méndez University will allow many young talents to be molded as professionals in their fields and apply their knowledge through services and jobs on the island.
The financing has enabled the university to acquire state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring students receive a modern and practical education. This includes outfitting dental clinics, veterinary labs, and physical therapy facilities with the latest technology, creating an optimal learning environment. This partnership not only addresses the immediate educational needs but also lays the foundation for long-term economic growth in Puerto Rico. By investing in education, Sygnus Capital is helping to cultivate a skilled workforce, ultimately contributing to the island’s prosperity.
“This joint support is evidence of the commitment of both entities to Puerto Rico’s socioeconomic development. At the same time, it established a model for future collaborations in the education sector. Sygnus Capital and Ana G. Méndez University are paving the way for a more prosperous and equitable future for the island, showing that investment in education can have a lasting impact in local communities,” said Connor.
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