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Education, a fundamental pillar of the industrial competitiveness of Nuevo León
October 6, 2026
Technical and vocational education has consolidated itself as one of the main drivers for strengthening industrial competitiveness, promoting social mobility, and preparing the talent demanded by the labor market. During the press conference held on October 6, 2026, the general director of CAINTRA Nuevo León, Juan Pablo García Garza, and the president of CAINTRA Nuevo León, Jorge H. Santos Reyna, shared the results of the Education Model promoted by the business organization to support future generations and strengthen the economic and social development of Nuevo León.
They highlighted that the industry seeks to generate more opportunities for young people, allowing them to continue their studies, acquire relevant skills, and join formal employment. building a solid life projectAt the same time, this strategy allows companies to find the specialized talent they need to grow, innovate, and continue generating well-being.
The CAINTRA Education Model is composed of three strategic axes: Technical Training, Professional Education, and the Technical Education Commission, which have positively impacted hundreds of thousands of students throughout the state and the country.
As part of the first axis, the CAINTRA-driven Dual Model supported 780 students during 2026, representing a 10% growth compared to the previous year. Additionally, 100 companies participated, a figure 24% higher than that recorded in 2025.
One of the most relevant indicators is that seven out of ten students are contracted upon completion of their trainingBy demonstrating that dual education not only imparts technical knowledge but also creates an effective connection between school, business, and employment, this model has prepared nearly 3,000 young people since its inception.
CAINTRA highlighted that technical education represents the meeting point between two fundamental objectives: opening up real opportunities for social mobility for the new generations and strengthening the competitiveness of the industry, preparing Nuevo León to respond to technological and productive transformations.
In collaboration with state educational institutions, agreements have been signed with organizations such as CONALEP, CECyTE, the Álvaro Obregón Technical Preparatory School, the Citizen Preparatory School, and the Santa Catarina Technological University, among other institutions.
Within the same axis of technical training, the Business Alliance for Technical Education is promoting actions to ensure that students Continue your studies and strengthen your soft skills. Currently, about 250 young people receive the benefits of this program, half of whom are women.
Beyond a scholarship, the initiative provides mentors, visits to companies, and support for building a life and career plan. Since its inception, more than 850 young people have been supported through this program. Thanks to this comprehensive accompaniment, The terminal efficiency of students reaches up to 98%, a figure significantly higher than that of those who do not have this type of opportunity during their secondary education.
The second axis of the Education Model is focused on higher education through the CAINTRA Interns program, an initiative that facilitates the connection between university students and the demand for talent from the industry.
Every year, more than 10 thousand students They receive support to find professional practices that contribute to the development of their skills and work experience. To do this, CAINTRA maintains agreements with more than 110 universities and technological institutes throughout Mexico.
As a complement, the Growth platform It offers more than 7,500 hours of training in areas of high relevance for young people, including emotional intelligence, soft skills, personal branding, leadership, communication, conflict resolution, artificial intelligence, and personal finance.
The executives of CAINTRA reported that, since the start of Practicantes CAINTRA, more than 500,000 young people have been encouraged through this program, making it one of the most important university-industry engagement initiatives in the country.
The third axis of the model corresponds to the Technical Education Commission, composed of executives from 40 leading employer companies, where efforts are coordinated between the business sector, educational institutions, and authorities to achieving common goals.
Among its main objectives are aligning the technical and soft skills of students with the needs of the industry, developing a roadmap to reduce dropout rates in technical education, and promoting the recognition and dignification of technical personnel in Nuevo León.
One of the most relevant achievements achieved recently was the incorporation of dual education into the new Education Law of the State of Nuevo León, making it the first in the country to do so. the first state in the country by consolidating this model at that level through the collaboration of the private sector, academia, and the government sector.
CAINTRA reiterated that technical and university training should not be understood solely as a response to the demand for talent, but as a tool to expand the development opportunities of young people. Therefore, it called on more companies, educational institutions, and authorities to join these efforts, highlighting that every space of training, professional practice, mentoring, or entrepreneurial contribution can transform a person's trajectory.
Currently, the CAINTRA Education Model has impacted almost 505 thousand studentsBy connecting them with companies and preparing them for their working life.
"We are convinced that when the industry invests in education, it invests in people. And when we support young people to study, develop their skills and access decent work, we contribute to building a Nuevo León with greater social mobility, more opportunities and a stronger industrial future," emphasized Juan Pablo García Garza and Jorge H. Santos Reyna.
