Mexico Government, Private Sector - Job Vacancies for Deportees

In light of President Donald Trump's mass deportations, the Mexican government and the country’s private sector have created thousands of job vacancies for citizens returning to Mexico. The Business Coordinating Council (CCE) has announced that approximately 90 companies across multiple industries are offering more than 38,000 job vacancies for repatriated Mexicans. 

These job postings are displayed through the National Employment Service (SNE). Additionally, the CCE has released a list of employers hiring returning migrants. So far, it is estimated that more than 8,000 Mexican citizens have been deported and can benefit from these programs.  

Francisco Cervantes, President, CCE, said Mexico has a very strong market and that returning citizens can find job opportunities when they arrive at their destination. In addition, these citizens can contact companies that match their working profiles. “We want to utilize the skills and trades that these individuals currently have, many of them acquired while working in the United States," said Cervantes.  

CCE announced that these positions are available in the following states:

• Nuevo León

• Mexico City

• State of Mexico

• Jalisco

• Querétaro

• Guanajuato

• Coahuila

• San Luis Potosí

• Veracruz

• Puebla

This initiative includes job openings from companies such as:

• Oxxo

• Coppel

• Lala

• Walmart de México

• Bodega Aurrerá

• Lego Group

• Sam's Club

• Coca-Cola FEMSA

• Sigma

• Bimbo

• Heineken México

• Danone

• Bonafont

• Pastelerías El Globo

CCE has outlined a simple process for repatriated Mexican citizens seeking employment. The first step is to visit the National Employment Service (SNE) website. The second step is to register as a job seeker using an email account or a Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn profile. During this time, the user can browse available job postings and finally, submit applications for positions that match the user’s experience and skills.

The National Association of Self-Service and Department Stores (ANTAD) and the National Alliance of Small Retailers (ANPEC) view these efforts as an opportunity to integrate experienced workers into the retail sector, reported MBN. Diego Cosío, Executive President, ANTAD, said that many repatriated citizens have ample experience in retail and hospitality from when they were working in the United States, making them well-suited for available positions. While the exact number of job openings has yet to be determined, Cosío confirmed ANTAD members’ commitment to hiring returning workers, reported MBN. Other companies that wish to support this initiative and employ repatriated Mexican citizens can participate through the Conexión Empresarial Paisano portal. Roberto Campa, Director of Corporate Affairs, FEMSA, said it is important for additional companies to join these efforts since this is a huge challenge for all Mexicans living in Mexico and abroad. 

Mexican Government Supports Returnees

In January, the Mexican government launched the México Te Abraza program to assist deported migrants. Through this program, repatriated Mexicans from the United States will be integrated into welfare programs, such as Fertilizers for Well-Being, Bienpesca, Price Guarantees, Group Savings Plan for Well-Being, and Youth Building the Future, in addition to the Benito Juárez and Rita Cetina scholarship initiatives. The program will also facilitate the enrollment of deported migrants with IMSS, ensuring that both them and their families can access social security. Deported migrants will also receive the Bienestar Paisano card, preloaded with MX$2,000 (US$97.6) for immediate use.