Program that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Guatemala

2024-09-13 05:54:23

«Let’s give CXANCE to disability!» it’s a program which offers training and support to both companies and people with disabilitieswith the aim of facilitating their effective insertion into the labor market in Guatemala.

Let’s give CXANCE to disability! for job insertion for people with disabilities

The pilot project “Let’s give CXANCE to disability!» aims to promote the Effective job placement of people with disabilities in GuatemalaThis initiative seeks to transform the reality of a portion of the more than 85 million people living with a disability in Latin America, of which nearly 70% are unemployed, according to data from the World Bank. With this problem as a starting point, the project aims to generate more employment opportunities for those who face labor barriers due to their condition.

Launched at the end of August, this project was made possible thanks to the collaboration between the Program Valentina and the Costa Rican company Inclusive Plural. The platform offers an innovative model of labour inclusion that involves both companies and candidates, promoting a more effective integration process.

Some companies have already joined the program, demonstrating their support and commitment to work and learn from the project to strengthen their labor inclusion processes and generate more employment opportunities for people with disabilities in their organizations: Banco Industrial, Cemaco, La Torre, Progreso, BAC and McDonald’s.

Photo description for visually impaired people: Representatives of the companies behind the project pose for a photo during the launch event. (Credit: Valentina Program)

A training and support program for companies and candidates

“Let’s give CXANCE to disability!” not only aims to offer employment, but also to strengthen the capabilities and personal development of participants through a training and support process, which will also be provided to companies. The goal is for people with disabilities to achieve greater autonomy, productivity and self-esteem, key elements for their self-realization in the work environment.

The impact of this initiative is reflected not only in the creation of formal jobs and the economic stability they generate, but also in the opportunity that participants will have to build a new perspective on life.

The phases of the process

The program follows a structured process in four consecutive phases, in order to ensure that both companies and candidates receive the right support and preparation. These phases will allow Programa Valentina to collect more than 1,000 data points on each candidate, ensuring that hiring processes are more objective and effective. The phases include:

1. Call for applications and needs analysis.
2. Training and certification.
3. Company/talent match.
4. Post-hiring support.

This is how you can apply

If you want to apply for one of the available jobs in the partner companies, enter your details by clicking on this link. If you have any questions, you can write to the email [email protected] or to the WhatsApp number 3567-9557.

Companies that seek to positively impact the lives of people with disabilities

The Valentina Program is one of the promoters of this initiative. This human talent development platform is dedicated to reducing unemployment and underemployment in Latin America, with a particular focus on people in vulnerable situations. For the past eight years, it has worked to promote the job insertion of various vulnerable populations. You can learn more about them on their Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or website.

For its part, Plural Inclusivo, based in Costa Rica, provides specialized inclusion advice to companies in the region. Its mission is to help organizations develop processes and strategies that foster an inclusive culture, where people with disabilities can integrate and grow professionally. Learn more about them on their website www.plurainclusivo.com or on their LinkedIn page.

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