Access to Technology and Education in Mexico

When Don Pablo lost his audition one saturday morning, he thought he wouldn't be able to continue working and having a normal and happy life.

Three years ago, he lost his job because of this condition and since then he started knocking on doors to get a job or some kind of support. In September 2014 he got a job in the warehouse, but, because he did couldn't hear, he was at risk to be injured by the material and the loading machines. He was very close to losing his job.

Trying to find alternatives, he visited different educational institutions to learn computing, however, none of them could or wanted to accept him because he can't hear well.

When he arrived to one of Fundación Proacceso's centers, he thought the teachers were very kind to him and the center was very comfortable and beautiful. He thought he wasn't going to be able to afford it. When he knew about the scholarships program, he inmediatly signed up for the computing course. 

He finished is course in October 2014 and in December of that year, he had already been promoted to the managing area of the company he was working for. His excellent performance and computing knowledge allowed him to gain the trust and respect of his superiors and colleagues.

Don Pablo is now very happy and grateful to Fundación Proacceso and everyone who participated in his life changing educational experience. 

Thank YOU!

Hello Everyone:

We've missed you!! This past few months we've been working very hard to be able to offer more opportunities to young people in the low-income communities where our educational centers are located. 

As we've shared with you, It's not enough young people can access technology: it's what they do with those tools that is important for us. Until now we have developed all kind of different courses depending on their needs. This is how in five years we've graduated more than 14,000 people from our computing, english and science courses. This educational experiencie has been very enriching for everyone!

But now, we know we have to take the next step. We asked ourselves: how can we help users, specially youth to have more opportunities in life? That's how we started developing a program in wich we want to attend 3 specific situations that young people have to face: 

1. How can I get a better job? or How can I get a job?
2. How can I open my own bussiness? or make my ideas and dreams come true?
3. To attain this goals, Do I need more formal/technical education?

Luckly, institutions and people like you have trusted us. Thanks to Trust for the Americas and other donors, we are now offering 100% scholarships to young people in Toluca, Estado de México. We help them prepare a CV, an interview, and get in touch with local bussiness -employers, funds or universities. 

We really want this program to be a success. Please help us spread the word and inspire youth to get away from organized crime and poverty, and believe in themselves and their dreams.