Baja California Sur’s fisheries and agriculture agency SEPADA (Secretaría de Pesca, Acuacultura y Desarrollo Agropecuario) has signed a collaboration agreement with the state labor secretariat STByDS (Secretaría del Trabajo, Bienestar y Desarrollo Social) to expand rural employment across the peninsula.
The deal channels training programs, job placement services, and support for productive projects through Mexico’s National Employment Service (SNE). It targets youth, women, people with disabilities, and small-scale agricultural and aquaculture producers in BCS.
What the Agreement Covers
Under the pact, residents over 18 will gain access to job fairs, public employment audiences, and self-employment guidance coordinated through the SNE. Placements will be available both inside and outside the state.
The agreement prioritizes small producers and marginalized groups in rural communities. Training will focus on skills relevant to agriculture and aquaculture, two sectors that form a critical part of the BCS economy alongside tourism.
Context for BCS Agriculture
The deal comes as BCS faces growing pressure on its agricultural sector. The state launched special programs for corn producers earlier in 2026 to address rising inflation and fertilizer costs. BCS is also Mexico’s fastest-growing state by population, with thousands of domestic migrants arriving each year in search of economic opportunity, straining rural infrastructure and labor markets.
About 60 percent of the BCS labor force works in commerce and services, largely driven by tourism. Agriculture and fishing employ a smaller but vital share of the workforce, particularly in communities outside the Los Cabos and La Paz urban corridors.
Who Can Participate
Any BCS resident over 18 is eligible for the SNE services included in the agreement. The program specifically targets job seekers in rural areas who may lack formal employment connections. Self-employment support is also available for those looking to launch or grow small productive projects in farming, fishing, or related industries.
The agreement between SEPADA and STByDS was announced by the BCS state government through its official website at bcs.gob.mx.