New Maquiladora to Create 600 Jobs in Ciudad Juárez Amid Economic Slowdown
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico – A new maquiladora is poised to open in Ciudad Juárez, bringing with it 600 new employment opportunities. This announcement comes from the industrial sector, which has confirmed the imminent arrival of a shelter operation from American Industries. However, an official start date for operations has not yet been provided.
This development unfolds against a backdrop of economic deceleration in the region, marked by the loss of over 66,000 jobs in the manufacturing industry in this border city over the past two years.
Details of the New Maquiladora and Job Prospects
The new operation is identified as an industrial shelter belonging to American Industries. This model is designed to facilitate the establishment of foreign companies by providing a simplified administrative framework.
According to representatives from the industrial sector, this new investment in Ciudad Juárez is projected to initially open 600 vacancies. These positions will target both operational and technical profiles. The exact commencement date for these operations has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Upcoming Job Fair to Offer 2,000 Vacancies
In related news, the private sector is organizing a job fair in Ciudad Juárez, scheduled for February 24. The event will take place at the 8 de Diciembre stadium, located in the southeast of the city, at the intersection of Lote Bravo and Soneto 156.
The job fair is slated to run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is expected to feature approximately 2,000 vacancies. These opportunities will encompass a diverse range of profiles, including positions within factories and self-service businesses.
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This influx of new jobs and the upcoming job fair offer a glimmer of hope for the local economy, particularly for those affected by recent job losses in the manufacturing sector.
