Overview
- The second 2026 linkage period, which opened Wednesday, runs through April 30 on the official platform for candidates to match with work centers.
- The government plans to add 250,000 new apprentices this fiscal cycle as the program expands practical training across businesses, workshops, and public institutions.
- Eligible applicants are ages 18 to 29 who are not studying or employed, and they train for 12 months with a MXN 9,582.47 monthly stipend and IMSS medical coverage.
- Stipends are paid to a Banco del Bienestar card around the 28th of each month, and graduates receive an official skills certificate after the yearlong placement.
- New requirements mandate accessible facilities and adapted activity plans for apprentices with disabilities, and STPS can conduct unannounced visits to verify compliance.