Fondazione AVSI, AVSI México A.C., and Junior Achievement are joining forces with key institutions and stakeholders in Guanajuato to enhance their collaboration and establish a strategic alliance supported by the European Union. The goal: to provide more training and employment opportunities for young people in the Bajío region.
During an event attended by local authorities and industry representatives, AVSI México showcased the achievements of its training and employment program, launched during the pandemic and co-financed by the European Union. This initiative, implemented in Guanajuato, Querétaro, and Yucatán, has supported 10 civil society organizations (CSOs) with funding and guidance to train 900 young people. These individuals are now prepared to enter the labor market or start their own businesses.
A documentary film directed by Bernardo de Niz captured the transformative impact of the program, sharing success stories of young participants from Guanajuato who overcame obstacles with the support of AVSI México and the JuventudES program to integrate into the workforce.
Additionally, the event presented findings from the research project “The Reality and Challenges of Informal Work in Mexico,” conducted under the EU4Decent Work initiative led by Expertise France. This European project aims to position decent work and labor formalization as key priorities on Mexico's public agenda, promoting comprehensive strategies to create quality jobs, foster inclusion, and ensure access to social security.
The JuventudES program, financed by the European Union, stood out as a holistic model for training and mentorship. Developed in collaboration with CSOs, public institutions, educational organizations, and private companies, the program has facilitated the integration of youth who left their studies, opening the door to a brighter future with expanded opportunities.
Through these joint efforts, AVSI México reaffirms its commitment to the social and economic development of the region, driving initiatives that transform lives and strengthen communities.
JuventudES Project Highlights
- 2,481 young people interviewed
- 962 youth trained in soft skills
- 844 youth trained in technical skills
- 724 youth developed their professional life plans
- 483 youth entered the workforce
- 57 youth resumed their interrupted studies
- 1 training and mentorship model designed and implemented (in both online and in-person formats)
- 124 educators trained
- 70 individuals from 40 CSOs trained
- 10 national CSO projects financed
- 132 companies engaged in the project
- 14 agreements signed with companies across the three states
- 11 agreements signed with educational institutions and government organizations
- 3 agreements signed with training centers (CECATI 30, IECA, ICATEQ)
- 4 job fairs organized
- 6 baseline presentation meetings held, with over 25 stakeholders participating
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