The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce

Big news for workers and families in our community!

American Edge Project coalition partner, Meta just launched America's Workforce Academy, a no-cost skilled trades training program offering a free five-week bootcamp, including housing and airfare, plus a guaranteed job offer upon completion.

Participants earn industry-recognized credentials in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fiber installation that they can take to any employer, anywhere. The program is currently open in Ohio, Louisiana, Texas, and Indiana.

Removing financial barriers to skilled, well-paying careers is how we build an equitable economy for the future. If you or someone you know is ready to learn a trade and land a job, apply here: https://www.meta.com/actions/americas-workforce-academy/

Learn more about the program: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta-launches-workforce-academy-to-train-workers-to-build-data-centers-35470a80

El Momento is here, and we couldn't be more excited. On June 12, the NPRCC is proud to partner with ALPFA Puerto Rico and PRIIN for the El Momento Diaspora Summit in San Juan, PR.

This is what our mission is about: being the bridge between the diaspora and the island, bringing together visionaries to invest time, talent, and treasure into Puerto Rico's future.

Current NPRCC small business members, receive complimentary Gold membership for Year 1. Year 2 onward renews at standard Gold pricing. Past small business members and partners receive 50% off their ALPFA membership.

Virtual tickets are $10. In-person is $50. Use code NPRCC at checkout. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVg-xARK 🇵🇷

🏛️ Join our team as a curator!

Application Deadline: June 29, 2026
Compensation: $85,447 - $133,142 / year
Location: Washington, DC

Learn more about this Trust Fund position and apply at: https://s.si.edu/43gFq4A

*This job will close when the first 500 applications are received which may be sooner than the closing date.

BIG NEWS! The NPRCC has officially partnered with ALPFA Puerto Rico to give every one of our members a powerful new professional home. ALPFA is the largest Latino professional association in the U.S., 100,000+ members strong, and their Puerto Rico chapter is laser-focused on connecting diaspora professionals with the island.

And mark your calendars, June 12 is the El Momento Diaspora Summit in San Juan, fully livestreamed and bilingual. Our small business members will be sent an email with the code to register. - elmomento.eventbrite.com.

Read the full announcement: https://www.nprchamber.org/news/nprcc-alpfa-partnership

We are thrilled to be a partner of the El Momento Diaspora Summit alongside ALPFA Puerto Rico!
Connecting the diaspora to the island has always been at the heart of what we do, and this summit is exactly the kind of moment we build toward. We can’t wait to see you there on June 12.

The NPRCC is proud to share an exciting update from our partners T-Mobile.

T-Mobile has introduced Live Translation — now in beta and rolling out soon. The feature offers real-time call translation in 80+ languages, powered directly through the network with no additional apps required. It will be available exclusively to T-Mobile members.

As an organization committed to breaking down barriers for the Puerto Rican business community, we see this as a meaningful tool for entrepreneurs, professionals, and families alike.

T-Mobile Live Translation: Beta Sign Up, No App Needed Introducing T-Mobile Live Translation. Translate phone calls in real time with no app needed, built into the T-Mobile network. Eligible members can sign up for the beta. Not a member? Switch to T-Mobile.

Fact 👉 Small percussion instruments like güiros (gourd scrapers) dialogue with drums and other instruments, giving salsa and its musical family their flavor. This güiro was collected from Indigenous musicians in eastern Cuba in 1919.

With diverse African roots, along with Spanish, Indigenous, and other Caribbean influences, salsa’s interlocking rhythms invite us to dance. Dive deeper into salsa’s instruments and sounds at our latest exhibit!

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Dato 👉 Algunos instrumentos pequeños de percusión como el güiro dialogan con los tambores y otros instrumentos, dándole a la salsa y a su familia musical un sabor sin igual. Este güiro fue recolectado de músicos indígenas en el oriente de Cuba en 1919.

Con diversas raíces africanas, además de influencias españolas, indígenas y caribeñas, los ritmos intercalados de la salsa nos invitan a bailar. ¡Conoce a profundidad los instrumentos y sonidos de la salsa en nuestra última exposición!

1919, Cuba, Güiro, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution 22/1609.

As a valued partner of the NPRCC, Verizon is making a major investment in America’s small business community through its Small Business Supplier Accelerator program. Verizon has committed $5 billion over the next five years to help small businesses connect with procurement opportunities, mentorship, training, and large-scale corporate partnerships. This is a strong opportunity for businesses in our network looking to grow, scale, and position themselves for supplier relationships with major corporations. The program includes:

• Supplier development resources and training
• Mentorship opportunities
• Faster payment terms and flexible solutions
• Access to future procurement opportunities

Learn more and explore eligibility requirements here:
https://www.verizon.com/about/our-company/small-business-supplier