ITAC and PAN Partner to Empower Women and Youth through Entrepreneurship
Monterrey, NL. The Instituto Talentos A.C. (ITAC), in alliance with the National Action Party (PAN), has unveiled the Center for Training and Vocational Skills (CEO) in Guadalupe, Nuevo León. The center aims to professionalize aspiring entrepreneurs, primarily women, by offering training for self-employment, a business incubator, and funding through Sofom Altitud.
About ITAC and its Founder, Catalina Domínguez
Catalina Domínguez Estrada, founder and president of ITAC, emphasized that this partnership will integrate the CEO to provide productive workshops, a business incubator, and financial support, focusing on women and young individuals.
Program Details
- The program consists of 12 weekly sessions starting in August, priced at 100 pesos per session.
- It aims to prepare participants to establish formal Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MiPymes).
- The business incubator will assess each venture’s maturity and offer tailored support.
Gender Disparity in Mexican Entrepreneurship
According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), 36.6% of businesses in Mexico are led by women. However, most face challenges such as limited access to funding, lack of support networks, and technical training.
In Nuevo León, only 22% of formal MiPymes are headed by women, as per data from the Gender Equality Observatory.
Promoting Self-Employment and Business Formality
Guadalupe, one of Monterrey’s most populous municipalities, benefits from the CEO’s focus on fostering self-employment and helping individuals become formal businesses, thereby strengthening women and youth economically.
Quotes from Local Politicians
“I am proud to inaugurate this Center, offering over 30 vocational skills and training programs,” said Itzel Castillo, PAN district 15 representative in Guadalupe.
Castillo highlighted the importance of motivation, willingness, and ambition for success.
High-demand services like nail application, eyelash extension, massage, and aromatherapy will be taught. The beauty and wellness market in Mexico grows at 7% annually, offering self-employment opportunities, especially for women.
Ricardo Hernández, PAN’s municipal director in Guadalupe, stressed the significance of encouraging entrepreneurship among residents.
Financial Support for Entrepreneurship
Gabriel Rivera Río Zambrano, Sofom Altitud’s director, mentioned that funds will be available for CEO entrepreneurs.
Rivera Río Zambrano explained that while training is crucial, financial backing is the decisive factor for launching a venture.
We will specifically support CEO participants by providing credit to kickstart their businesses and acquire necessary working capital and productive assets.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the ITAC? The Instituto Talentos A.C. (ITAC) is an organization founded by Catalina Domínguez Estrada, dedicated to empowering individuals through vocational training and entrepreneurship.
- What does the CEO offer? The Center for Training and Vocational Skills (CEO) provides 12 weekly sessions, a business incubator, and financial support through Sofom Altitud, focusing on women and young individuals.
- Why is this initiative important? It addresses gender disparity in Mexican entrepreneurship and encourages self-employment and formal business establishment, particularly in Guadalupe, Nuevo León.
