The president of the Latte Training Academy, Juan Carlos Benitez helps individuals in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) advance their careers through credentialed skill-based training. Having worked on behalf of Hispanic populations around the world as an attorney, Juan Carlos Benitez focuses the Academy’s programs and services on several in-demand business sectors within the CMNI. The organization maintains a certification rate of about 90 percent and has trained 750 students to date.Through multiple partnerships, the Latte Training Academy offers professional certifications in the fields of hotel and hospitality, healthcare, information technology, and business administration, as well as additional career-advancement opportunities. Its hotel-and-hospitality certification is recognized around the globe, and students who receive the certification will typically find opportunities in the CNMI’s robust tourism industry. Through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), students train to become nursing assistants and medical billing specialists by taking Allied Health courses. CompTIA, a leading IT credentialing body, assists students with a variety of careers in the IT industry, and students may also achieve accreditation in business administration through the Accounting Training Unlimited (ATU) and the National Bookkeepers Association (NBA). Beyond these specialties, interested parties may receive additional professional training at the Latte Training Academy through an affiliation with the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
Juan Carlos Benitez, a prominent labor attorney, is a long-time advocate of promoting the economic development of the Pacific region. In his role as chairman, Juan Carlos Benitez coordinates the workforce development programs operated by the Latte Training Academy.The Latte Training Academy, headquartered on the island of Saipan, provides residents of the Northern Mariana Islands with vocational and professional training through partnerships with recognized institutions, such as the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs' Campus Wide Extended Studies (CWES). CWES offers certification, professional development, and degree programs through distance learning and accelerated-format courses. The non-traditional program offers flexibility that caters to the needs of a diverse student population. Students can elect to earn credits online or attend in-person classes on a condensed schedule. CWES also offers a range of non-credit courses to support individuals in their life-long learning goals and professional development. All degrees and certificates are awarded by the University of Colorado. CWES is fully accredited by the North Central Association.
Juan Carlos Benitez is the chairman of the board of the Latte Training Academy, Inc., a workforce development company based in the Northern Mariana Islands. In his leadership role with the company, Juan Carlos Benitez provides skilled and certified vocational training for workers in a variety of industries. In 2017, the Latte Training Academy received a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Enterprise Grant program. Together with the CNMI Small Business Development Center, Latte will connect entrepreneurs with the technical services and training necessary to succeed in their business ventures. Looking forward, the program hopes to support at least 10 new startup companies within its first year of operation.In addition to its work with entrepreneurs, the Latte Training Academy offers several different types of information technology (IT) certification. As a CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner, the academy provides certifications such as A+, Security+, and Network+. The Latte Training Academy also offers training in the allied health and hospitality sectors.
