The second generation of the “Mujeres al Volante” (Women at the Wheel) program has graduated in Ensenada, marking another major step forward in Baja California’s push for gender equality. Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda led the ceremony, celebrating a new group of women who have completed their technical training and are now ready to join the transportation sector.
The program is a concrete example of public policy designed to empower women, offering them tools for economic independence and access to formal jobs.
“Women at the wheel are a source of pride for all of us. This is one of my favorite programs because it represents true transformation. You are driving your own destinies and your own lives. We stand with you, we believe in your abilities, and we know your goal is the well-being of your families,” the governor said from the Riviera Social, Civic, and Cultural Center in Ensenada.
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Jorge Alberto Gutiérrez Topete, head of the Institute for Sustainable Mobility (IMOS), emphasized that the initiative is a cornerstone of the current administration.
Thanks to coordinated work between the public sector and organizations such as Conalep and Canacintra, he explained, the new female drivers are setting an example and helping transform Ensenada’s transport services into a more humane and approachable model.
Speaking on behalf of her peers, graduate Denise Irales shared that the achievement truly means more than a legal document as it provides confidence and conviction that they can reach any goal they set.
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She thanked those who supported them along the way and expressed pride in being part of the program’s second generation, promising to drive with civility, respect, and responsibility.
Alejandro Arregui Ibarra, Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare, noted that the program has now successfully trained over 240 women across Mexicali, Tijuana, and Ensenada, which reflects the determination of Baja California’s women to enter strategic sectors through a model of labor inclusion with a gender perspective.
The “Women at the Wheel” program is promoted by the State Government through the National Employment Service in Baja California, led by Brenda Roa, in coordination with IMOS and strategic partners. The training includes both theoretical and practical classes using truck simulators, ensuring participants gain the skills they need to thrive in the formal labor market.
