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The Governors InternshipThe Governors Internship Program prepares Mexico’s future leaders to face the complex challenges of the 21st century. The students are competitively selected by each state government.  

Participants obtain professional and academic training in areas related to the economic and social development of their state and their communities.  The program combines four days at an internship with an additional full day of activities each week. This structure enriches students’ academic knowledge while they gain valuable cultural and social experiences.  During the semester participants must develop a project that impacts and improves the well-being of their regions. The project must be able to attract investment or represent a regional product or industry.  At the end of the program, these projects are presented to their state governor.
Estados de Mexico Started 10 years ago, today most of Mexico’s state governments have supported the program. Participating states include Coahuila, Sonora, Campeche, Veracruz, Hidalgo, Morelos, Tamaulipas, Yucatán, Jalisco, Michoacán, Campeche, Quintana Roo, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato and Nuevo León. Currently, many of Mexico’s governors provide full funding to students.