Puebla to host National Employment Fair for vulnerable groups

The government of Puebla has announced the 2026 National Employment Fair for Vulnerable Groups, scheduled for October 13 from 9:00 to 14:00 at the Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea Mexicanos. The initiative aims to provide formal employment opportunities, legal benefits, and dignified wages to specific demographics, including female heads of household, people with disabilities, senior citizens, migrants, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

According to the Secretariat of Economic Development and Labor, the event will offer 1,219 job vacancies with monthly salaries ranging from 9,583 to 40,000 pesos. Twenty-seven companies are confirmed to participate, including Alsea, Oxxo, Cinia de México, Estafeta, Hotel Cartesiano, Federal Mogul, and McDonald’s. The state also maintains a global job bank with over 3,400 active vacancies.

In addition to job offers, the fair will provide complementary services such as the printing of National Disability Credentials and assistance from the Center for Training and Development (CECADE). The Secretariat of Women will also offer specialized guidance through LIBRE Centers and the FOBAM program. Other participating institutions include FONACOT, ICATEP, and the Institute for Migrant Assistance of Puebla.