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Mexico’s Youth Programs: JCF Intake Fills in Six Days as JEF Registration Stays Open

Stipends are released only after digital sign‑ups, institutional validation and Banco del Bienestar card delivery.

Overview

  • Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro opened on October 1 with about 65,000 apprentice slots that were filled within six days, prompting the platform to close, according to an official report.
  • Current JCF participants received their latest payment on September 28, and the Labor Ministry reports 378,000 trainees this year across roughly 2,600 workplaces.
  • JCF provides 8,480 pesos per month for up to 12 months with IMSS medical coverage, with training typically 5–8 hours a day under a workplace tutor.
  • The JCF intake prioritizes municipalities with higher social lag, using a focalization map to display where vacancies are available during each window.
  • Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro remains open for online applications through October 15 via SUBES, offering 5,800 pesos every two months, with selections validated by the scholarship coordination and deposits made via Banco del Bienestar after card issuance expected between November and December.