Mexico State self-employment support program, Digi Mart USA News (Toluca, Mexico State): The Government of the State of Mexico, led by Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez, has allocated 45 million pesos to the Support for Self-Employment for Welfare Program, one year after its creation. The program aims to support 1,800 people with specialized equipment and materials to consolidate or launch their businesses.
Through the State Labor Secretariat, support has been provided to projects including barbershops and beauty services, tailoring and sewing, manicure and nail decoration, electrical work, gardening, plumbing, auto repair shops, tire repair, healthy cooking, pastry making, blacksmithing and carpentry.
In addition to equipment and materials, the Institute for Industrial Training and Skills Development (ICATI) has trained beneficiaries to improve their skills and knowledge so they can excel in their respective areas of work.
New support deliveries are scheduled for December, and the State Labor Secretariat has already published the list of beneficiaries on its website, strabajo.edomex.gob.mx. The stated purpose is to promote self-employment and improve family incomes across Mexico State.
The state government says these actions reaffirm its commitment to the local economy and to creating income opportunities in communities throughout Mexico State.
