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Kickstart Your Career with clarity and confidence.

Recognize your talent, strengths, and professional history, and learn to navigate each stage of your job search with confidence, strategy, and support.

We know that looking for a job isn't easy.
Sometimes, something holds you back.

You have doubts about your profile or skills

Our goal is to unlock women's potential so they can access new opportunities, grow with confidence, and transform their future.

You don't know how to make your profile stand out

Learn practical tools to talk about yourself, enhance your professional profile, and improve your job search in a highly competitive market.

You feel alone in the process

Here you connect with a community that understands you, motivates you, and walks with you.

Introducing Kickstart Your Career

A live remote program for women seeking new or better career opportunities.

At Laboratoria, we know that looking for a job is not just about sending out CVs.
It is a process that requires self-knowledge, preparation, practice, networking, confidence, and clarity.

What you will work on in Kickstart Your Career

Over 6 weeks, we will guide you to strengthen your clarity, confidence, and employability.

Clarity and strategy for your job search

  • 12 group coaching sessions to identify your strengths and gain confidence.
  • A one-on-one coaching session to define your professional goal and job search strategy.
  • Market mapping to move forward with clarity, focus, and alignment with market roles.

Make your profile stand out in a competitive market

  • Professional review of your CV, LinkedIn profile, and interview speech.
  • Personalized feedback from recruiters and HR professionals to improve how you communicate your value.
  • A practical guide to using AI at every stage of your job search.

Connect with a community that drives your growth

  • Access to a network of expert mentors in different industries.
  • A community of professional women from Laboratoria to accompany you in your search.
  • Spaces for connection and opportunities to grow together.
Accompaniment

Mentoring with professionals to boost your career

Access mentoring sessions with professional women from different industries throughout the program and receive personalized feedback on your CV and job interview simulation.

Daniela Camberos
Head of People
@DD360
Maria Paula Quicasán
Founder & CEO
@Rutea
Fabiola Gutiérrez
People Operations Specialist
@Platzi
Angela Abarza
Senior Talent Atracttion
@Ripley Chile
Mónica Ayala
Senior Recruitment Specialist
@Banamex

Who is this program designed for?

Kickstart Your Career is designed for:
Women over the age of 18 living in Latin America
Women who are unemployed or underemployed and are looking for a new job or a better career opportunity.
Talented and resilient women who want to develop the confidence, skills, and connections necessary to access quality jobs and build fulfilling and sustainable careers.

What do you need to know to participate?

Start of the program

Next Cohort: February 23, 2026

Program
duration

6 weeks. 2 live sessions per week (3 hours each session). Approximately 15 hours of individual work.

Live session schedules

Mondays and Thursdays
8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m 🇲🇽
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m 🇵🇪/🇨🇴
11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m 🇨🇱

Program
cost

The program has a one-time cost of US$200, with the possibility of full or partial scholarships.

5 stages over 6 weeks

STAGE 1
Admission
STAGE 2
Self-awareness
STAGE 3
Aligning your profile with market opportunities
STAGE 4
Preparing for interviews
STAGE 5
Building networks and connections

99%

are confident that their skills add value in a professional environment after the program.

100%

of our users recommend the program.

9.7/10

program satisfaction rating.

80%

say they have improved clarity on where to focus their job search.

What they say about us

Thanks to Laboratoria, I regained something I thought I had lost: purpose. I rediscovered my voice, my strength, my drive. Today, I am writing a new chapter in my professional life, one that is challenging and much more aligned with who I am.

- Ángela Aviña Jiménez
People & Culture Sr. Associate, Sofía

“It was very valuable to share experiences with other women; it made me feel understood. Today, I face my new professional challenge with more confidence. Today, I feel capable of finding a job that aligns with what I want and need.”

- Jessica Esparza
Research Analyst, NielsenIQ

“The program exceeded my expectations. I loved that the whole program made us realize our worth, that we have something to contribute. I noticed a drastic change in my motivation, my resume, and the way I approached my job search. Today I have a great job.”

- Laura Sierra Aguilar
Project and Process Specialist, GNP Insurance
One-time payment

Apply to Kickstart Your Career and unlock your potential in 6 weeks for US$200.

12 live group coaching sessions to strengthen your self-confidence and improve your professional profile
Access to a network of expert mentors in your industry
Feedback from professionals on your CV and interview skills
1 employability coaching session
Clarity on your next professional steps in the age of AI
Learn how to use AI for your job search
Apply to the program
The application does not require any payment. The US$200 fee applies only after acceptance.
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We strongly believe in opening opportunities, not barriers.
We grant scholarships of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% to students who truly need them. If you are going through a challenging time financially, check here.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Laboratoria only for women?

Because we believe in the need to close the gender gaps that still exist in the world of work. Our goal is to support more women in Latin America in finding quality jobs and grow professionally, with safe spaces designed for their needs and contexts.

Who is Kickstart Your Career designed for? What are the requirements to participate?

Kickstart Your Career is designed for women over the age of 18 who live in Latin America and are currently looking for a new or better job.

We are looking for talented and resilient women who want to improve the quality of their work and are ready to transform their professional careers with the help of a community of professional women.

What is the format of the Kickstart Your Career program?

Kickstart Your Career is a live remote program, and you will connect to each session via Zoom. You will have two live sessions every Monday and Thursday, each lasting three hours, for six weeks.

In addition, you will have individual work to do each week, which you can complete at your own pace. You can participate from wherever you are, as long as you have a device with internet access and can be 100% present and focused.

Why is there a cost?

Laboratoria is a nonprofit organization. Our work to empower women to achieve better jobs in Latin America is made possible thanks to contributions from donors, partner companies, and individual participants in our programs.

The amount paid by participants represents less than 20% of the total cost of the program, because we want it to be accessible and it represents a significant contribution to the sustainability and continuity of our services to more women.

What if I cannot afford to pay for the program?

What if I cannot afford to pay for the program?

You can apply for a partial or full scholarship. Please note that you must apply for the program and also express your interest in the scholarship. At the end of the process, we will give you the results of your application and let you know whether or not you have been selected for a scholarship.

When is the payment deadline for the program?

Once we have communicated the results of the application process, we will provide instructions for making the payment. This will be between one and two weeks before the program begins.

If you find a job during the application process, you may decline your interest in participating if you wish.

Do I have to be accepted to participate in the program?

Yes, all women participating in the program have gone through a selection process and have been notified that they have been accepted.

What happens if I find a job during the six weeks?

That would be excellent news for you. You can continue participating in the sessions and activities you want to join and continue to have access to the program content.

What happens after completing Kickstart Your Career?

At the end of Kickstart Your Career, if you wish to continue developing your career with Laboratoria, you can join our membership program for a monthly fee of US$29 to access a holistic proposal that includes practical learning programs, personalized mentoring, events, exclusive content, and a community of women who will accompany you in your professional growth.

I am interested in joining the Growth and Professional Development Path directly. Is that possible?

Currently, Kickstart Your Career is the starting point for joining the Laboratoria community and accessing our next stages of support through a monthly membership.

At the moment, we do not have direct access to the Growth Path, but we are always exploring new ways to bring more women on board.

Can I request a refund for my purchase?

Yes. You can request a refund within the first 7 days of the program start date.

What is the cost of Kickstart Your Career?

If selected, you’ll be able to participate in the 6-week program at no cost.

The program costs $350, but is currently being offered at no cost to participants as we celebrate the launch of the new Laboratoria experience and the new format of the program.

Laboratoria is a non-profit organization whose mission is to train and support women in Latin America in building sustainable careers in the digital economy.