✺ Las Terrenas · Samaná · Dominican Republic
Turning young people into tourism professionals
An intensive 12-week program for young people aged 18 to 22. Completely free for the students selected.
- 12
- weeks
- 90%
- employability
- 108
- students a year
- 15+
- partner companies
01Mission
We empower young people in Las Terrenas through intensive vocational tourism training, creating professionals who drive local economic growth.
02Specialisations
Three paths, one destination
You choose a specialisation when you apply. Each one combines theory, real practice and job placement.
03The campus
Sienna Village, in the hills of Las Terrenas
You do not learn in a borrowed classroom. Every facility on campus is a real workplace where you practise with real guests and customers.
- Organic restaurant for culinary practice
- Eco-lodge for hotel training
- Craft workshop
- Learning centre
- Eco-park with organic crops
04Why La Fábrica de Sueños?
Guaranteed work
90% of graduates find a job in their field.
Well-rounded training
English, maths, computing and soft skills.
Unique facilities
Training at Sienna Village, with a real restaurant and eco-lodge.
Ongoing support
Six months of follow-up after you graduate.
Alumni network
A permanent connection with graduates already at work.
The program is free for the students selected.
Apply
Dreams have no expiry date — they just need the right tools to come true.
— Student of La Fábrica de Sueños
05For students
Are you eligible?
- You are between 18 and 22 years old
- You live in Las Terrenas or nearby
- You are motivated to grow professionally
- You can commit to 12 full weeks
06For companies
Join us as a partner
- Access staff who are already trained
- Measurable social impact in your community
- A network of committed companies
- From work placements to direct hiring