With the aim of facilitating Labor reintegration of returned migrantsthe Technical Institute for Training and Productivity (Intecap) announced an investment of Q30 million In a program Scholarships destined for Guatemalans who have returned to the country from the United States, Canada or other nations.
The program seeks to offer Technical Training, Labor Certifications and Specialized Training so that nationals can quickly integrate into the labor market or develop their own ventures in Guatemala.
Among the benefits, INTECAP will cover all technical training expenses for fellows, including fee, materials and certification costs.
Second job opportunity for Guatemalans
The initiative responds to Migration policies restrictive promoted by the president Donald Trump and other previous administrations in the United States.
Given this panorama, various sectors worked in a coordinated manner to design a strategy that provides a second chance to those who return to the country, at the same time strengthening the national economic fabric.
Since 2024, Intecap has worked together with the Guatemalan Institute of Migration (IGM) to identify the trades and professions that the Guatemalans exercised abroad.
During the project launch press conference Scholarships for returneesthe general manager of Intecap, Óscar ChinchillaHe stressed that of the more than 500 thousand Guatemalans returned in 2024, a considerable percentage has already been trained and incorporated into the national labor market.
“This program is specifically directed to Returnated Guatemalans over 14 years oldregardless of your level of formal instruction or previous work experience. The experience will be valued, but those who do not possess it will receive a solid technical training. Special attention will be given to people with Family responsibilities”, Óscar Chinchilla, Intecap manager
National coverage and benefits for fellows
The Scholarships for returnees will be available in 33 training centers that INTECAP has distributed throughout the country. Programs include Labor competence certification and face -to -face or virtual trainingaccording to the student’s needs.
The benefits include the Exoneration of registration costfree access to study materials and the Skills certification. All this will be covered with the assigned budget of Q30 million.
“Due to the current migratory circumstances, many people are returning to the country with competences, skills and skills that can represent a new opportunity for their development in Guatemala. However, it is essential that these capacities are accredited and certified. Therefore, the Intecap has taken the initiative to facilitate an adequate, agile and effective labor insertion for this population. The Board of Directors approved a budget of Q30 million to cover Training, labor certification and materials, thus avoiding that returned migrants must assume some expense, “Matha Pozuelos, Technical Division of Intecap.
Courses available for migrants returned in the Intecap
Returns may opt for More than 500 combinations of Study plans, with Technical Specialties and Modular Training.
Some of the most demand areas include:
- Machinery operation
- Pilot and winemakeramong others.
The courses have been selected based on Intecap studies that identify the areas with High employability and demand in the national productive sector.
Requirements and process to apply to a scholarship
Those interested can approach the nearest training center, call 1565 or visit the Intecap official website.
The requirements include:
- Present a Identification document With CUI.
- Prove Connational returned validated by the IGM.
- Have 14 years or more at the time of registration.
Each applicant will be evaluated by INTECAP technical experts through a Diagnostic interviewwhich will allow identifying if you already have labor skills or if you need additional training to close Knowledge gaps.
For minors the program offers access to races of Initial trainingwith short, median and long duration options.
Occupational accompaniment and insertion
Once the training is completed, the Intecap will provide individualized monitoring through your EMPLOYMENT BAGfacilitating the access to formal works through alliances with private companies, organizations and public entities.
To learn more about the program or identify the closest training centerthose interested can visit the web portal of the Intecap or communicate to the enabled number.