New develoPPP with Scania Boosts Women’s Employability in Mexico

Scania, a subsidiary of Volkswagen and a global leader in sustainable transport solutions, and GIZ launched the new develoPPP, Mujeres Conduciendo el Cambio (Women Driving Change), a comprehensive training initiative aimed at significantly increasing the employability of women in the transport industry in Mexico.

The Mujeres Conduciendo el Cambio project aims to promote women’s employment in the formal transport sector through technical training, professional skills development, and job placement programmes. This objective is complemented by fostering a cultural shift toward more inclusive and sustainable practices in a traditionally male-dominated industry that is strategic for Mexico’s development.

Gunnar Aldén, the Swedish Ambassador to Mexico, celebrated the collaboration between Scania, GIZ, and the German government as an example of the shared values within the European Union, particularly in sustainability, gender equality, and labour rights. He stated that the project represents an effort to change the unwritten rules within a sector that is key to the economies of Sweden, Germany, and Mexico.

The sustainable transformation of transportation isn’t achieved with technology alone – it’s achieved when we broaden who can be part of the change. This programme opens the door for more women to build the future of the sector from within.

Alejandro Mondragón, President and CEO of Scania Mexico

The initiative will train female drivers, technicians, and engineers, strengthening a new generation of specialised talent to address the sector’s main challenges: the shortage of qualified personnel, the need for greater diversity, and the transition to more efficient and responsible transportation models.

Over a three-year period, the programme anticipates training at least 300 women in the transportation sector (including technicians, engineers, and drivers) and sustainably strengthening the pool of specialised talent in the country. In doing so, Mujeres Conduciendo el Cambio aims to contribute to a more inclusive, professional, and sustainable transformation of the industry in Mexico.

In addition to direct training, the project includes awareness-raising activities for companies in the sector and educational institutions. These activities will focus on promoting inclusion policies, reducing bias in hiring processes, and improving the quality of training for key positions within the transportation industry.

Mexico and Germany are global partners. Mobility is a strategic area of collaboration for both countries. By promoting more inclusive mobility, we improve the living conditions of their inhabitants and reduce the gender gap in the transportation sector.

Silke Silva Meléndez, First Secretary for Cooperation at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mexico

The project has the potential for structural impact, generating a triple benefit: expanding access to qualified talent for companies, opening new professional development opportunities for participating women, and contributing to a positive cultural shift in the sector.

Mujeres Conduciendo el Cambio (Women Driving Change) is implemented by Scania and GIZ under the develoPPP programme and commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).