Pese al aumento en la demanda, el Ministerio de Trabajo mantiene en Q6.5 millones el presupuesto del programa para este 2026. La mayoría de becas se otorgaron en el departamento de Guatemala, mientras que en el interior del país se busca mayor participación empresarial.

Certificaciones en soldadura, cocina, transporte y jardinería son algunas de las áreas más solicitadas. Aun así, el desafío está en lograr un impacto masivo frente a las miles de personas retornadas cada año.

El desarrollo de cadenas productivas integradas requiere de mayor inversión pública, participación empresarial y compromiso académico. Productores aún enfrentan falta de apoyo técnico y financiero.

There is a proposal for the city to become a complete tourist circuit, connected between hubs, extending stays beyond two or three nights. Mobility, security, and promotion are challenges.

Certifications, traceability, health controls, and product diversification are part of the effort to position Guatemala as a reliable supplier in the world. Informality and adulteration are challenges.

Improving the road network, training staff, and reviving cultural identity are part of the strategies that would seek to integrate Tecpán into the national and international tourist map, with the support of Inguat and local actors.

With an average of 360 destination weddings per year, the country needs to expand its accommodation, connectivity, and personalized service capacities to reach its goal.

With a competitive advantage in the production of raw materials, sugar, Guatemala could reach US$632 million in 2030 in confectionery sales worldwide. The goal includes greater industrialization, opening up new markets, and adapting to international standards.

As the expansion project gets underway with US Army engineers, users and stakeholders propose everything from specialized cranes to off-port storage facilities.

Guatemala has everything it needs to get in the game: a good location, a young workforce, and experience with wood, plastic, and textiles. The first step: get to know the market and go to the trade shows where the cards are dealt.