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The Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro program is the Mexican Government’s main initiative to integrate young people aged 18 to 29 years into the workforce through practical training. In 2026, the program provides a monthly scholarship of $8,480 pesos for 12 months, plus IMSS medical insurance and an official training certificate issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS). This complete guide explains everything you need to know: requirements, documents, step-by-step enrollment, work centers, and frequently asked questions.
What is Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro
Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro is a social program of the Mexican Government operated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS). It was launched in 2019 with the objective of serving a historically excluded sector of the formal economy: “NiNi” youth (neither studying nor working), who in Mexico represent millions of people between 18 and 29 years old.
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The program connects these young people with registered work centers — companies, workshops, offices, social organizations, public agencies, and formal businesses — where, for 12 months, they learn a trade or profession under the guidance of a tutor. In return they receive a monthly scholarship, medical insurance, and, at the end, an official certificate recognizing their training.
Unlike other programs that require specific calls for applications, Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro is permanent: enrollment is open all year round. In 2026, the monthly scholarship is $8,480 pesos, an amount updated according to the program’s annual adjustment.
How much the program pays in 2026
The scholarship amount in 2026 is $8,480 Mexican pesos per month, deposited for 12 consecutive months. The total calculation is clear:
- Monthly payment: $8,480 MXN;
- Duration: 12 months;
- Gross total: approximately $101,760 pesos;
- Taxes: none — the scholarship is not a salary, it’s educational support and does not incur ISR or IMSS deductions;
- Deposit account: Banco del Bienestar, opened automatically in your name.
In addition to the money, the program grants IMSS medical insurance for 12 months, with coverage for your partner and children. And upon completion, you receive an official training certificate issued by STPS — a document that counts as verifiable work experience in future employment processes.
Who can enroll
The program has three basic requirements that must be met simultaneously:
- Be between 18 and 29 years old at the time of application;
- Be Mexican by birth or naturalization;
- Be in a situation of neither studying nor working in the formal sector.
No academic grade point average is required, no prior work experience is requested, and there is no family income limit. Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro is also accessible to people with disabilities, indigenous youth, Afro-Mexican youth, and youth from rural areas — all these groups have priority in selection.
The system verifies your situation by cross-checking IMSS databases (to confirm you are not registered as a formal worker) and SEP databases (to confirm you are not enrolled in school). If you work informally (without IMSS registration), you can apply without problem — the program understands this situation as seeking a formal opportunity.
Required documents
To enroll in Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro you need four digitized documents in good quality (PDF or JPG, maximum 2 MB each):
- Valid INE — photo of both sides, without reflections or cuts;
- Updated CURP — printed from gob.mx/curp with the most recent format with QR code;
- Proof of address recent (no older than 3 months) — electricity, water, gas, property tax receipt, or bank statement;
- Birth certificate in updated version with QR code.
If your proof of address is not in your name, you can use one from a family member accompanied by a residence letter issued by your municipal authority. For people with disabilities, a medical certificate from a public institution is also useful.
How to enroll step by step
The complete process is done online from jóvenes.gob.mx and takes an afternoon if you have everything ready. These are the steps:
1. Activate your Llave MX
The Llave MX is the Mexican Government’s unique digital identity and is essential to access the youth portal. If you don’t have it, create it at llave.gob.mx with your CURP, email address, cell phone, and INE.
2. Go to jóvenes.gob.mx
With your active Llave MX, go to jóvenes.gob.mx and choose “Apply as a scholarship recipient”. The form asks you to confirm age, situation, education level, and area where you want to train.
3. Upload your documents
Upload the digital versions of your INE, CURP, proof of address, and birth certificate. It’s critical that the images be legible — most rejections are due to poorly photographed documents.
4. Explore work centers
The platform has a search engine with hundreds of thousands of registered work centers. Filter by state, municipality, type of activity, and modality. You can simultaneously apply to several centers to increase your chances.
5. Wait for acceptance and sign
When a center accepts you, you sign your acceptance letter online. STPS opens a Banco del Bienestar account for you and registers you with IMSS automatically.
6. Begin your training
The first day at the work center begins your participation. The first scholarship of $8,480 is deposited approximately 30 days later.
Types of work centers
The diversity of registered centers is one of the program’s strengths. You can train at:
- Private companies — businesses, industries, corporate offices, restaurants, service chains;
- Workshops and trades — carpentry, mechanics, bakery, beauty salon, sewing, electrical, plumbing;
- Private health sector — clinics, medical offices, pharmacies, laboratories, opticians;
- Civil Society Organizations (CSO) — foundations, collectives, cultural or environmental associations;
- Public sector — municipal, state, and federal offices registered on the platform;
- Formal family businesses — with active RFC, provided the scholarship recipient is not a direct relative of the owner.
Each center has a profile with activity description, approximate schedule, knowledge you will learn, and contact information. Some have positions adapted for people with disabilities.
Program duration and schedule
The standard duration is 12 consecutive months, with an approximate workday of 5 hours daily, Monday through Friday. This translates to around 25 hours per week of practical training supervised by a tutor.
Since you are not a worker but an apprentice, you don’t sign an employment contract or contribute to pension. You also don’t accumulate seniority or vacation — those rights apply only to formal employment with contract. The compensation is the scholarship, the IMSS, and the certificate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro program pay in 2026?
The scholarship is $8,480 Mexican pesos per month, for 12 consecutive months. The total throughout the year exceeds $101,000 pesos, free of taxes and withholdings.
Who can enroll?
Mexican youth between 18 and 29 years old who at the time of application are neither studying nor working in the formal sector. No education or work experience required. People with disabilities, indigenous youth, and those from rural areas have priority.
Where do I enroll?
Registration is 100% online through jóvenes.gob.mx, using your Llave MX. There is no in-person registration or authorized agents — beware of any office or person charging to enroll you.
What documents do I need?
Valid INE, updated CURP, proof of address (no older than 3 months), and birth certificate with QR code. All digitized in good quality.
Can I study while being a scholarship recipient?
Not at the time you apply, because one of the requirements is not being in school. However, once accepted, you can enroll in online courses, weekends, or evening classes if you wish.
Does the program include medical insurance?
Yes. For 12 months you have IMSS medical insurance with coverage for you, your partner, and your children. It includes consultations, hospitalizations, surgeries, and basic formulary medications.
Do I receive a certificate at the end?
Yes. Upon completing the 12 months you receive an official training certificate issued by STPS that serves as verifiable work experience.
Can people with disabilities participate?
Yes, and they have priority in work center assignments. The platform marks adapted positions.
What happens at the end of the program?
Many work centers formally hire their scholarship recipients upon program completion, now with salary, contract, and benefits. Other scholarship recipients use the certificate to apply for jobs at other companies or start their own business.
Is it a permanent program?
Yes. In 2026 Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro remains a permanent program, with enrollment open year-round at jóvenes.gob.mx.
The Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro program is one of the most accessible doors for a young Mexican without studies or formal employment to access a stable income, medical coverage, and certified work experience. If you are between 18 and 29 years old and looking for an opportunity, it’s worth spending an afternoon reviewing the available work centers near you and completing your application.
This site is not an official portal. For official information, visit jóvenes.gob.mx.