LALA’s Career Program trains young leaders and broadens access to the job market with support from the Alstom Foundation
LALA’s Career Program trains young leaders and broadens access to the job market with support from the Alstom Foundation
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The first LALAprendiz class awarded 104 scholarships and more than 64 hours of technical and socio-emotional training.
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Employability workshop brings together young people from all over Brazil for practical training and connection with the market.
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The initiative is part of the LALA Career Program, aimed at developing young people from historically underrepresented communities.
São Paulo, May 19, 2026 – The LALAprendiz program, an initiative of the Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) with support from the Alstom Foundation, has just completed the training of its first class of young leaders and their preparation for the job market. Between November 2025 and February 2026, the program awarded 104 development grants to young people and offered 64 hours of technical and socio-emotional training.
The indicators assessed the participants' levels of engagement and satisfaction, with 84% rated as "very satisfactory" and 14% as "satisfactory." Furthermore, all participants developed their Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to define goals and receive structured monitoring of their professional growth.
"Sharing this journey with young talents is a way to show that professional development is a possible path, built with dedication and continuous learning."
“For LALA, this partnership with Alstom Foundation represents a watershed moment in the journey of our young people. Combining our mission of developing ethical leaders with the expertise of a global benchmark company in technology and mobility allows the potential of these talents to finally find a concrete and sustainable path to the job market,” analyzes Fernanda Caloi, CEO of LALA Brazil.
Employability workshop connects young people to job opportunities
As a continuation of the partnership, LALA will hold a series of employability workshops between April and June 2026, aiming to prepare young people to enter and remain in the job market through practical training, behavioral development, and access to professional networks.
The workshop brings together 157 young people, called LALíderes (LA Leaders), who are at different stages of education, from high school to postgraduate studies. The group is predominantly composed of women (78%), with participants from various regions, including Southeast (56%), Northeast (27%), South (9%), Midwest (6%), and North (3%). The program includes 12 meetings, five of which are conducted with the support of professionals from Alstom Brazil.
“My experience in the Employability Workshop has been extremely positive and transformative! We are learning to build our identity as professionals. With the preparation offered in the workshop, we can go anywhere,” says Raquel Araújo, a Guide and LALíder participant in the workshop, who has already been accepted into an internship opportunity after participating in the program.
Among the highlights is the “Exploring Career Paths” meeting, held in April, which brought together leaders from areas such as finance, government, health, the third sector, technology, industry, and consulting. The session included the participation of Gregory Cuvelie, Director of GIS & Infrastructure Engineering for Latin America at Alstom, who has been with the company for over 26 years. “I started my career as an intern and had the opportunity to grow within the company over the years. Sharing this journey with young talents is a way to show that professional development is a possible path, built with dedication and continuous learning,” stated Gregory.
In addition, there are other modules in the program that cover interview simulations, group dynamics, and case studies, as well as a career fair, focusing on connecting participants with opportunities in the job market. LALAprendiz is part of the LALA Career Program, a broader initiative that seeks to address unemployment among young people from communities in Brazil. The program combines employability workshops, practical experiences in professional environments, and a social impact business incubator focused on developing entrepreneurial solutions led by the young people themselves.
About the Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA)
The Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to training a new generation of diverse, ethical leaders committed to social transformation in Latin America. The institution identifies high-potential young people, especially from historically marginalized backgrounds, and offers access to training programs in leadership, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and socio-emotional development.
About the Alstom Foundation
Established in November 2007, the Alstom Foundation supports and funds projects aimed at improving the living conditions and economic prospects of communities located near Alstom facilities and units worldwide. All projects are submitted and supported by Alstom employees, who work together with specialized partners and rely on the Alstom Foundation to generate a positive impact on the local environment. All projects are conducted in strong partnership with local or global NGOs with proven implementation capabilities on the ground.
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