Alejandro Marius visited TyP graduates in Mérida
On December 4, the president of Trabajo y Persona, Alejandro Marius, had the opportunity to have a meeting with a group of graduates of different projects in the town of Mérida. During the visit, the graduates were able to present the progress they have made with their ventures, as well as to share their medium-term plans. During the day, the great commitment and love for what these women do became evident, as well as how these encounters allowed them to generate innovative ideas to grow within entrepreneur fellowship.
Christmas cookie workshop with P.A.N
On December 5, a group of 15 Chocolate and Gastronomy360 Entrepreneurs participated in a workshop to make Christmas cookies and black cake with P.A.N. products, at the Culinary Applications Center of Polar Companies. The graduates had the opportunity to learn new techniques and the versatility of the products of the Venezuelan brand together with the corporate chef of P.A.N, Marcela Gil (@marcelagil), and the specialist in dessert decoration, María Elena Romero (@malenagalletas).
Trabajo y Persona participated in the KPMG Christmas fair
On December 6 and 7, a group of TyP entrepreneurs were invited to participate in the KPMG Christmas fair, aimed especially at its collaborators both at the main headquarters and at the national level. This activity was held at the facilities of the KPMG Tower in Caracas. The six participants of Gastronomía360 (Margarita Pacheco, Flor Runques, Catherine Rodríguez, Karina Arenas, Verónica González, and Yeimis Toledo) had the opportunity to present their products to all the guests.
Class with ECC KKO Real for graduates with the best grades
On December 7, the 10 best students of the Diploma of Gastronomy360 in Caracas and Guarenas attended a demonstration class with Professor Marlene Berrios, director of the KKO Real School of Chocolate and Confectionery. This training was carried out as part of the recognition by the TyP allies for the graduates, who learned from this growth opportunity organized in Guatire, Miranda state. Among the Caracas graduates were: Keinderly Vilera, María Elena Palacios, Yilein Ariza, and Daiyoli García. Guarenas graduates included: Lizmar Marcano, Rosnardi Vegas, Yumaira Guedez, Yulimar Araujo, and Yolanda Bonalde.
Graduates were present in “I’m a Wholesome Mom”
On December 8, 9, and 10, at the Trinitarias Suites Hotel in Barquisimeto, the exhibition “I’m a Wholesome Mom” was held, promoted, and organized by the model and television presenter, Melany Mille, as well as the singer Nacho. Trabajo y Persona was able to participate and was represented by Daniela Rivero (@dananapasteleria) and Laura Ramos (@lalaleo.pasteleria), both graduates of the Gastronomía360 and Chocolate programs respectively, who showed their products. The exhibition was attended by various brands and national artists, all in favor of the event’s important social outreach, as it sought to benefit several long-distance foundations in the city.
Workshop with KPMG: “Finance for non-financial”
On December 11, thanks to the alliances established with KPMG, the last workshop of 2023, “Finance for non-financial,” took place. During this training, the graduates of the Chocolate and Gastronomy360 programs in attendance were able to learn elements and concepts associated with basic finance, the value of money, financial statements, and the objectives of financial information. At the end of the day, the participants expressed a great interest in continuing to learn about finance to make better decisions on how to invest their money.
1st volunteering of graduates of Barquisimeto at the FANCA foundation
On December 12, 11 enterprises of TyP graduates in Barquisimeto donated sweets for the Christmas party of the non-profit foundation FANCA, which has been helping pediatric cancer patients since 1988. This is the first volunteering of the graduates, who offered sweets, cakes, jellies, cookies, and pound cakes for the children of the foundation. Likewise, three volunteers were able to attend to serve the food during the activity. This charity was possible thanks to the participation of the following ventures: @lasdeliciasdepina, @palaisexquisbqto, @marialecocina, @delidom.ve, @lalaleo.pasteleria, @dananapasteleria, @choco_literario, @yusmycooffe, and @atcbakery.
Neptalí Manzanilla and his autobiographical digital book
The young Neptalí Manzanilla, of the Opening the Road to Inclusion (ACALI) project, achieved another goal in his professional career: writing a book. In this autobiographical work, “The Life of Neptalí: a young man with Mosaic Down Syndrome,” Neptalí and his mother Elizabeth Méndez tell readers their story from the beginning of their life until March of 2021. For the commemorative act of the 40th anniversary of episcopal ordination to H.E.R. Baltazar Porras, the archdiocesan archive of Mérida, released the publications made as a tribute, among which this book was published. This was achieved as part of the objectives of the ACALI project, coordinated by the professor of TyP, Lila Moncada.
Empineda’s offered its catering service for the ULA
The graduates of the I cohort of the Gastronomic Entrepreneurs program, Yasmira Pineda and Gabriela Sánchez of @empinedasfood, were hired to offer their catering services following the traditional Christmas mass held by the University of the Andes on December 12 in Mérida. The graduates prepared a breakfast composed of stuffed arepas and hot chocolate for the children’s choir and the University Orpheon of the ULA, who sang during the Eucharist.
Liseth Mendoza completed her internships
The graduate of the Venezuela Terra de Cacao program, Liseth Mendoza, carried out internships from October to December in the chocolate area at the facilities of Cacao’s Island Products. Liseth was always under the supervision of the chocolate masters, Emma Torrealba and Marlene Briceño, both graduates of TyP and facilitators of our programs.
+Chocolate organized a gingerbread houses workshop
The graduates of the I and II cohort of the Diploma in Chocolate Entrepreneurship of Mérida, Nora Mogollón and Kellvy Quintero, facilitated a workshop for children and youth to teach them how to make gingerbread cookies. The participants also had the opportunity to learn how the typical Christmas gingerbread houses are put together by applying their creativity. The workshop was held at the premises of @_maschocolate in Mérida.
Nancy Salcedo celebrated Christmas with a craft exhibition
The graduate of the I cohort of the Diploma in Chocolate Entrepreneurship, Nancy Salcedo, organized the 2023 Christmas Tree Expo at the headquarters of her Chocolates NaSa venture, located at the Murachi Artisan Market in Mérida. This Christmas handicraft meeting took place in alliance with Merideño artisans, where Nancy offered the tasting of energy chocolate bars. These were prepared with local cocoa South of the Lake through the Bean To Bar process, and also infused with chia seeds, sesame seeds, oats, quinoa, peanuts, raisins, and coconut. Attendees were also able to taste chocolates with lulo reduction, local blackberries, tree tomato, as well as a Nutella-type spread of macadamia nuts.
Edris Losada achieved another goal in her training
The graduate of the Gastronomy360 program in Guarenas, Edris Losada, finished her internship at Moreno Restaurante in December. During the experience, Edris was able to learn about different areas under the supervision of chef Claudia Civolani, internship coordinator, with the approval of the chef, Víctor Moreno.
