By Laura Baas | Managing Director
Almuni project explained
Mundo de Talentos supports the personal and vocational development of children and adolescents in Chiapas, Oaxaca and Nuevo León by strengthening their self-esteem, fostering their sense of belonging in society, and promoting values such as gender equality. MdT aims to establish itself as a support network that enables children and adolescents to make informed decisions about their future.
We offer a two-year vocational guidance program on Saturdays to public school going children from 9 to 12 years old. After participating in the program for two years, the students graduate from MdT and continue their additional education through monthly sessions at the alumni project. The Alumni Project ensures continuity for students who graduate from the basic program, allowing them to continue learning and developing in a proactive and self-directed manner within MdT.
Since these adolescents are older, their participation in the program involves a greater degree of independence, initiative, and decision-making. They can voluntarily join sessions based on their interests and availability, without the obligation to attend every session. Additionally, they are encouraged to:
Objectives of the Alumni Project
The Alumni Project provides a platform for students to:
Explore study and career options
Continue developing soft skills through interactive activities
Connect with internship opportunities
Apply for scholarships and receive career guidance
Participate in subject-specific tutoring
Ultimately, we hope that our alumni will return to MdT in the future to share their professional experiences with new generations of students.
Alumni Participation in 2025
In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, we have seen significant growth in the Alumni Project, with five generations of graduates, totaling 180 young people. In Oaxaca, the first two generations of 60 alumni graduated in June and December 2024, having participated in the program since its pilot phase in the second semester of 2022.
Diversification of the Alumni Program
With the graduation of the fourth generation of alumni in San Cristóbal, we observed a natural separation between older and younger graduates. Some from the first generation are already in high school, while those from the latest generation are only 12 or 13 years old. As a result, during 2024, we diversified the program to better serve different age groups, tailoring activities to their specific needs.
English Learning Opportunities
Since September 2024, alumni from Oaxaca have been participating in English classes offered by the Oaxacan Learning Center. Every Saturday, they take part in online sessions, thanks to a valuable collaboration between Hotel Con Corazón, Oaxacan Learning Center and Mundo de Talentos.
On October 18, 2024, alumni had the opportunity to practice their English skills by interacting with Hotel Con Corazón’s guests. They gave a presentation on the Mundo de Talentos project, sharing its history, vision, and mission with visitors from Chiapas and Oaxaca. Later, they engaged in conversation sessions in English, allowing them to gain confidence in real-world communication. The guests were highly impressed with the students' enthusiasm and performance, making this a truly motivating experience for our graduates. Without a doubt, this initiative continues to inspire our alumni to prepare themselves for success in various fields of life.
Likewise, a collaboration with the Whitaker Foundation has offered our graduates in San Cristóbal de Las Casas the opportunity to participate in a computer course during the months of September to December. Twice a week, classes were held on basic topics related to computer use and some beginner-level programs. The success of this collaboration was such that it is likely that a new group of MdT graduates will repeat this experience in 2025.
In addition, in 2024 we signed an agreement with the Lomas de Cancún Foundation, Quintana Roo, to be able to obtain student scholarships for our graduates. We hope to be able to offer the first scholarships to our alumni through this alliance with the Lomas Foundation during 2025.
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