costa rica employment

The East West Costa Rica company is going to add 50 workers to its growing operations. It seeks those interested in positions such as accounting, logistics, and purchasing as well…

Costa Rica has been neglecting training in STEM ( science, technology, engineering and mathematics) areas. Non-health related STEM educational opportunities represent only 16% of the offers from universities. Traditional careers…

The Costa Rican Coalition for Development Initiatives (Cinde) reported over 14,000 entries in its virtual job fair, called Job Link, between July 29 and August 9. The fair was available…

Boston Scientific is the world leader in medical devices. The multinational company is adding 600 jobs to the 4,200 already in Costa Rica. They company is open to hiring anyone…

The German company Textilera Amoena is closing its operations in Costa Rica, dismissing 300 people. The company manufactures brassieres and swimwear for those who have undergone mastectomies. Their have been…

Amway is closing its services center in Costa Rica in 2020 in favor of fewer but larger services centers closer to Asia where its business is concentrated. This means that…

Sykes has announced several hundred job cuts in Costa Rica. This is because of a reduction in operations with one of its 10 clients. 80% of those affected will be…

Unemployment is particularly difficult for young people, under age 24, without college. This population represents 35% of the unemployed in 2018. Women and inhabitants of rural areas with low education…