Educational and vocational initiatives for youth across Latin America

Various regional programs are focusing on youth development through education, employment, and environmental awareness. In Argentina, students from Santiago del Estero visited the Casa de Gobierno as part of a provincial program to learn about institutional functions. In Córdoba, Club Atlético Talleres hosted secondary students for professional internships in areas such as logistics and communications, while students in Roldán participated in a climate action workshop organized with the provincial Ministry of Environment.

In Mexico, the government held the Empléate sin Límites 2026 job fair in the Huasteca region, connecting approximately 600 job seekers with companies like OXXO and Banco Azteca. Similarly, Costa Rica hosted the E-FEST 2026 in San José, a free event featuring 65 companies to provide employment and vocational guidance.

Other educational milestones include the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Colombia hosting an environmental contest for students, and the UNViMe in San Luis, Argentina, holding workshops on artificial intelligence and social responsibility. In Uruguay, the Melo region held a primary education showcase, while in Argentina, students in Villa Gobernador Gálvez engaged in literacy activities through play.