Childcare Reform, Job Forecast Cuts: Week in Talent

A new childcare model launched by IMSS and Red CCE aims to support working parents in Mexico, while a nationwide teachers’ strike has disrupted education for 1.2 million students, intensifying calls for a systemic reform. Twenty-one Mexican universities have formed a network to tackle climate challenges through education and research. Meanwhile, ILO has downgraded its 2025 global job forecast amid slower economic growth, and an OECD report highlights how gender gaps in Latin American education continue to limit progress in workforce readiness and equality.

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IMSS, Red CCE Launch Childcare Model to Support Working Parents

IMSS and Red CCE por la Primera Infancia (Red CCE) partnered to introduce a new childcare model designed to support employees with young children and advance family-friendly workplace policies in Mexico.

CNTE Strike Disrupts 1.2 Million Students

The CNTE strike has closed nearly 20,000 schools and left 1.2 million students without classes, underscoring the broader crisis facing Mexico’s public education system, reports Mexicanos Primero. Beyond labor disputes, persistent issues including poor infrastructure, health barriers, and deepening inequality continue to hinder learning and highlight the demand for an urgent systemic reform. 

Mexican Universities Form Climate Action Network

Twenty-one Mexican universities have signed a national declaration to coordinate their efforts in climate action, marking the launch of a new inter-institutional network to address environmental challenges through education, research, and community engagement.

ILO Cuts 2025 Global Jobs Forecast Amid Slower Growth

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has revised its global employment forecast for 2025, projecting the creation of 53 million new jobs, representing 7 million fewer than previously expected. The change reflects downgraded global economic prospects, with GDP growth now projected at 2.8%, down from the earlier 3.2% estimate.

Gender Gaps in Latin American Education Limit Progress: OECD

Achieving gender equality in education is crucial for economic development and societal well-being in Latin America and the Caribbean, says a recent OECD report. The study analyzes gender disparities in educational attainment, skills, and career choices, highlighting persistent challenges that affect children across the region.