Overview
- Applications opened on February 1 for the initial 2026 intake, offering about 36,000 placements concentrated in high‑need areas.
- Apprentices receive 9,582.47 pesos per month, equivalent to the 2026 minimum wage, plus IMSS coverage for the duration of training up to one year.
- Eligible applicants are 18–29, not studying or employed; they must register first and then apply through the official platform or designated mobile offices.
- Centers must respond to applications within four calendar days, after which the system automatically frees a profile to apply elsewhere if no decision is made.
- The federal government plans to invest more than 25 billion pesos in 2026 with a goal of reaching roughly 500,000 young people nationwide.