Studying a professional career or working in a job that for a long time was thought to be only for men, have not been obstacles, nor have they limited the aspirations of young women who participate in the Talento Mujer Minera training program financed by Pan American Silver in alliance with the Cetemin Institute.

There are 35 integral scholarships for talented women from the area of social influence of mining units La Arena (La Libertad) and Shahuindo (Cajamarca), in six specialties: Geology and explorations, Mining exploitation, Metallurgical and chemical processes, Risk prevention and safety, Heavy equipment maintenance and Environment.

Pan American Silver Peru offers this opportunity so that more women can develop both academically and professionally, and thus contribute to the reduction of gender gaps in the mining sector.

Magaly Rodríguez, program participant (Caserío La Arena - Huamachuco - La Libertad) says: "We have to seize the opportunity that the company gives us and thus be able to fulfill our objectives, dreams and goals. When I finish my studies, I would like to work in a public or private institution where I can apply all my knowledge".

Making women participants in the development of their communities and the country starts by encouraging and supporting them to fulfill their goals and dreams, forming empowered women and leaders for building an egalitarian future. "I am happy to belong to this program, it is a great opportunity for me to grow as a woman and develop professionally. I believe that we must be able to overcome our fears, we must have good self-esteem and love ourselves as we are, and show that we are capable," said Carmelita Polo, a student of Metallurgical and Chemical Processes (Caserío Liclipampa - Cachachi - Cajamarca).

At Pan American Silver Peru, we remain firmly committed to the well-being of our neighbors, promoting equal treatment for women, valuing their capacity as students, professionals, authorities, mothers, or any other role they play in their community, in order to build a sustainable future.