Ciudad Juárez, September 30, 2025. – Jóvenes Constructores de la Comunidad, A.C. (JCC), in partnership with The Trust for the Americas and with the support of North American Development Bank (NADBank), celebrated the graduation of 49 young people that participated in the project Pull for Water, a binational initiative that promotes decent work, technical training, and community engagement.
This effort was made possible thanks to the support of FECHAC, through its MIDAS program, and of partner companies like the Municipal Water and Sanitation Board of Ciudad Juárez, Veolia, Arca Continental, The Water House, among others, that have opened opportunities for local talent.
For three months, women and men aged 17 to 34 received training in personal empowerment, soft skills, and technical plumbing training provided by the Training Institute for Work of the State of Chihuahua (ICATECH). As part of their process, they carried out community internships such as the installation of irrigation systems in public spaces, directly contributing to the well-being of their neighborhoods.
Since 2023, Pull for Water has graduated more than 300 people, of which more than 100 they are women. The 100% program has provided its participants with access to economic opportunities in key sectors such as industry, commerce, water management, and entrepreneurship, as well as educational reintegration.
Luis Alberto Aquino, JCC coordinator in Ciudad Juárez, acknowledged that “providing soft skills and technical training in water conservation are a bridge to a better future for those young people with limited opportunities. Their achievement is a testament to their dedication and perseverance.”.
For his part, Jorge Marquez, Project Manager at The Trust for the Americas, commented, “We are very proud to be working alongside Jóvenes Constructores de la Comunidad on the graduation of 49 more participants from the Jale por el Agua program. This initiative has a threefold impact: it creates educational and economic opportunities for young people from underserved communities, strengthens employers by providing a skilled workforce that improves their operations, and contributes to the sustainable development of Ciudad Juárez.”
This training reaffirms the commitment of public and private organizations to building skills among young people; therefore, at The Trust for the Americas, we invite more organizations and companies to join this transformative effort so that we can continue to change the lives of hundreds of young people in Chihuahua and build a more inclusive and sustainable future together.