Benito Juárez Mayor's Office to Hold Annual Job, Entrepreneurship, and Services Fair

The Benito Juárez mayor's office is organizing its annual Job, Entrepreneurship, and Services Fair for August 20 and 21, 2026. The event, held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the demarcation's esplanade, seeks to strengthen the link between companies and job seekers, while also boosting local entrepreneurship and consumption. This initiative underscores Mayor Luis Mendoza's commitment to providing residents with better opportunities for professional growth and contributing to the economic well-being of families in Benito Juárez.

The fair will feature 76 private sector companies offering a total of 750 job openings. These vacancies span operational, technical, administrative, and auxiliary roles across various industries. Notably, over 25% of the participating companies have a presence within the demarcation, highlighting Benito Juárez as a significant economic hub in Mexico City with strong activity in sectors such as services, customer care, hospitality, and sales.

In addition to job opportunities, the fair will include educational institutions offering training courses. Twenty entrepreneurial ventures will also showcase their products and services, providing a platform for local businesses. This event is part of a broader strategy by the Employment Exchange and Professional Linkage area, which has assisted 2,588 people since October 1, 2024, through orientation, intermediation, and direct company linkage.

The Employment Exchange currently lists 7,623 available positions from 165 registered companies. It also provides specialized services for individuals with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, older adults, and migrants. To date, 718 job seekers have been successfully placed with companies through these efforts. The area has also organized seven employment and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) jornadas, benefiting 255 individuals, and six job fairs that have served 271 people.