Empowering Our Community: "Skills for Success" First Graduating Class

On December 17, 2025, the office and training center of Apoyo a Gente Emprendedora (APOYO) was filled with pride and celebration as 46 graduates gathered to mark a major milestone. They represent the first cohort of the "Skills for Success: Expanding Economic Opportunity Through Vocational and Business Skills Training" program.

A Diverse and Driven Group
Out of the 75 total graduates, the ceremony honored individuals who completed intensive training in two key trade areas:
     ● Sales
     ● Property Maintenance
In addition to their vocational training, every student completed coursework in English Grammar and Conversation, further enhancing their employability. This first group showcased a significant shift in local vocational trends, with 52 women and 23 men successfully completing the program.

Powered by Rotary Partnership
These courses are offered free of charge thanks to a Rotary Foundation Global Grant approved in July 2025. This initiative was made possible through the leadership of the Midday Rotary Club and our International Partner, the Rotary Club of Cambria in California. We are incredibly grateful for the support from numerous clubs across both the US and Mexico that helped turn this vision into a reality.

Looking Ahead
The momentum continues as new classes are set to begin on January 12, covering Plumbing, Electricity, and Technological Tools.

​APOYO’s Founder and Director General Ezequiel Mojica anticipates that approximately 70% of the incoming students will be women. This program continues to break barriers, offering women in our community vocational opportunities that were previously out of reach.