“Cancún Job Fair Empowers Women with 1,400+ Vacancies!”

Quintana Roo Governor, Mara Lezama Espinosa, recently inaugurated the "Empower Yourself, Woman" job fair at the Jacinto Canek dome in Cancún. The governor emphasized the importance of such events in advancing women's empowerment and dismantling societal barriers such as sexism, racism, and classism.

The governor was joined by Claudio Frausto Lara, head of the National Employment Service, and Verónica Salinas Mozo, the officer in charge of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STYPS). Governor Mara Lezama encouraged the women in attendance to seize opportunities and reach their full potential. She highlighted the government's commitment to reducing inequality through the New Agreement for the Welfare and Development of Quintana Roo.

The job fair, part of a national initiative championed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, offered over 1,400 job vacancies from more than 32 companies, with 904 positions specifically earmarked for women. Positions ranged from restaurant managers to reception supervisors, with salaries up to 35,700 pesos.

The event also provided free daycare services for parents, as well as legal and labor advisory services. Other organizations, including IEEJA, INFONAVIT, Youth Building the Future (JCF), FinaBien, SESA, Quintana Roo Youth Institute (IQJ), Labor Conciliation Center (CCL), IMSS Welfare, and SEMUJERES, were also present to offer guidance and support.

During the opening event, Claudio Frausto Lara, head of the National Employment Service, reaffirmed the agency's commitment to gender equality. He acknowledged the ongoing challenges women face in the workplace and emphasized the importance of equal pay for equal work. He also thanked the participating companies for their commitment to gender equality. Nationwide, similar events have been held, with over 2,000 companies offering more than 30,000 vacancies to over 29,000 individuals.

Verónica Salinas Mozo, officer in charge of the Quintana Roo Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, announced that in honor of Women's Month, the "Empower Yourself, Woman" job fair was held with participation from over 95 companies offering a total of 3,498 vacancies across three locations—Chetumal, Playa del Carmen, and Cancún. Of these, 2,212 were specifically designated for women seeking employment.

Following the opening ceremony, Governor Mara Lezama, along with other local officials, toured the job fair, demonstrating the government's commitment to supporting women's employment and empowerment in Quintana Roo.