Overview
- Labor authorities confirmed the new monthly amount and said the first 2026 deposits will follow the program’s regular schedule on the 28th of the month via Banco del Bienestar cards.
- New apprentices are receiving their payment cards between January 5 and 12, with those who started training today set to be paid on January 28.
- The next vinculation window opens February 1 with 36,000 supervised training slots focused on areas with greater social rezago and special federal initiatives.
- The program has an approved 2026 budget of 25,173 million pesos and plans to serve about 500,000 young people this year.
- Beneficiaries, aged 18 to 29 who are not studying or working, receive up to 12 months of workplace training with IMSS coverage and required free supplies from host centers.