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The Puerto Rico Department of Treasury has inaugurated the first edition of the Manuel Díaz Saldaña Internship Program, welcoming ten university students for a comprehensive experience in fiscal administration and public service.
Secretary of the Treasury Ángel L. Pantoja Rodríguez, along with former Secretary and Comptroller Manuel Díaz Saldaña and various departmental supervisors, greeted the interns during the program’s commencement.
“We are excited to begin this Internship Program. We anticipate that these students will gain valuable experiences that will enhance their professional competencies and provide them with a unique perspective on public service,” said Secretary Pantoja Rodríguez.
Former Secretary Díaz Saldaña expressed gratitude to the participating students and encouraged them to maximize this opportunity.
“This is a great opportunity to learn and make recommendations that help improve this activity called the Department of Treasury for the benefit of our people,” he emphasized.
In alignment with Law No. 187-2024, which establishes the legal framework for creating internship programs in government agencies, the Department formalized this program through Administrative Order 25-03.
The Manuel Díaz Saldaña Internship Program offers an immersive professional experience in fiscal administration and governmental management. Interns will work 37.5 hours per week and will be placed in various areas of the Department, including the Bureau of Fiscal Audit, Human Resources and Labor Affairs, Public Finance, Operational Excellence Center, Information Technology, Administration, Economic Affairs, Legal Affairs, and Tax Policy.
As part of the program, participants are required to submit performance reports and will receive financial compensation for their work.
The selected students hail from the University of Puerto Rico campuses in Ponce, Río Piedras, Humacao, and the School of Law, as well as from the Interamerican University campuses in Metro and Fajardo.
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