Mexico City, Mexico, May 23, 2025With the objective of promoting labor inclusion of people with disabilities, the Panamerican Center COLABORE of the Universidad Panamericana held the 7th Inclusive Employment Fair. 7th Inclusive Job Fair.
Held at the Mixcoac facilities of the Panamericana campus in Mexico City, this edition brought together 12 companies and four citizen organizations. 12 companies and four citizen organizationsorganizations, which offered more than 100 vacancies for managerial, operational and technical positions. In this way, the event benefited close to 300 attendees and more than 150 people with 300 attendees and more than 150 people with disabilities.
The Inclusive Job Fair seeks to promote employment for people with disabilities, generating accessible work environments and real opportunities for professional development.
The right place for the right person
The event was attended by Dr. Santiago García Álvarezrector of the Universidad Panamericana Mexico City campus; the MBA Antonio Castro D'FranchisDirector of University Life at Panamericana; Ms. Sylvia Enríquez, Director of University Life at Panamericana; Ms. Sylvia Enríquez, Director of University Life at Panamericana Sylvia Enriquez, Sylvia Enriquez, general coordinator of the Fair and the Panamerican Center COLABORE and Mtra. Carla Pane Lammoglia, Director of Economic Development of the Panamerican University of Panamerica.Director of Economic Development of the Mayor's Office of Cuajimalpa.
In his speech, Dr. Santiago García Dr. Santiago García recognized COLABORE's work in organizing seven fairs that seek to generate an inclusive labor ecosystem. inclusive labor ecosystem for people with disabilities. He also highlighted the importance of achieving a "fit between people's skills and available job opportunities, quoting Aristotle, he said: "The right place for the right person, at the right time."reaffirming the need to continue moving towards truly inclusive labor ecosystems. truly inclusive work ecosystems.
He also pointed out that, although significant progress has been made in Mexico in this area, there are still areas of opportunity to be addressed.. He also shared a personal experience with his brother with a disability to show the evolution in the offer of support and employment in the country.
Finally, he underscored the value of the testimonials as a source of inspiration and motivation to continue promoting labor inclusion.
Bridge to integration
Subsequently, MBA. Antonio Castro highlighted: "This event acts as a bridge between people with disabilities seeking to integrate into the workforce and companies looking to diversify their workforce."
He also informed participants that they could learn about job openings, submit their résumés and participate in workshops designed to strengthen their job search skills and abilities.
He also pointed out that the fair is not only a space for networking, but also a platform to sensitize companies on the importance of inclusion. platform to sensitize companies on the importance of inclusion, promoting equal opportunities for all.The Job Fair thus becomes a crucial opportunity to break down barriers and contribute to the promotion of equal opportunities for all. "The Job Fair thus becomes a crucial opportunity to break barriers and contribute to the empowerment of people with disabilities in their professional development."
Accessible and inclusive work environments
For her part, Sylvia Enriquez explained: "From COLABORE we promote projects ranging from workshops and trainings to training programs and a specialized job placement agency."
"We also offer consultancy to accompany companies in their inclusion processes, with tools, advice and accompaniment to generate more accessible and inclusive work environments."he said.
He added that these two lines of action (working directly with people with disabilities and accompanying companies) complement and strengthen each other: "This fair is a clear example of how both paths converge to fulfill the same purpose."
"Inclusion is not just a goal, it is a path that we must travel together.He added: universities, training sensitive and committed professionals; civil organizations, raising their voices for those who are not yet heard; and companies, which have the power, and the responsibility, to open real doors to inclusion", he said.he stressed.
Thus he concluded: "Today we celebrate opportunities, but also courage. That of those who seek employment with their heads held high and with the strength of those who have overcome many obstacles to be here. May this fair be a space where looks meet without prejudice, where abilities are recognized, and where doors are opened.".
Bernardo Garcia Infante: from obstacles to motivation
During the event also took place the keynote speech of Bernardo García Infanteprofessional adaptive golfer, family man and lecturer, who shared his inspiring story of resilience.
His talk focused on how to face daily challenges with determination, both at work, in personal life and in sports.. Bernardo related that accepting himself as a person with a disability was not an easy process, and that for a long time he tried to hide it, fearing judgment and exclusion.
Eventually, however, she understood that its history had to be visible in order to change social narratives.. "I had to decide to do something extraordinary to be noticed," he said, explaining his foray into professional adaptive golf.He explained his foray into professional adaptive golf, a discipline that not only motivated him, but also allowed him to reinvent himself and generate income.
One of the central points of his talk was the objection to how companies often see labor inclusion as a favor or a quota to fulfill, rather than a real opportunity for mutual growth. "We don't come for help, we come to add," he insisted.he insisted, stressing that people with disabilities should be treated like any other talent within an organization.
Finally, he left a strong message to the representatives of the companies and attendees: "You have the power to change lives, to excite people, to open a new path. Don't take that power lightly"..
Corporate commitment to inclusion
The companies and organizations that participated in the Inclusive Employment Fair were: P&G, BBVA, Salles Sainz Grant Thornton, Probecarios, GNP, Acciona Energía, Universidad Panamericana, Siemens, Banamex, Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, MAPFRE, L'Oréal, Fhadi, CONFE, La casita de San Ángel and Angelitos de Cristal.
With events like this, it seeks to promote employment for people with disabilities, generating accessible work environments and real opportunities for professional development.
Learn more about COLABORE at: https://compromisosocial.up.edu.mx/colabore-cdmx/
