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Think Twice (Piénsalo2Veces) is an initiative of IOM Guatemala that provides information on migration, immigration procedures and prevention of risks and scams. It also connects you with safe opportunities for work and study locally and abroad.

 

What information do you need?

 

 

Did you know that some organizations offer study and work opportunities in Guatemala?

 

 

Did you know that some organizations offer study and work opportunities abroad?

 

How do I identify safe job offers?

 

1. Real job offers will never charge you an advance for "hiring expenses".

2. A safe place will never retain your passport or DPI. Never hand over your identity or travel documents!

3. Apply for vacancies or study opportunities of recognized institutions or organizations that you can call to verify if they are real.

4. Look up for employment positions in recognized labor exchanges such as the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MINTRAB in Spanish).

5. Search scholarships in government institutions such as the Secretariat of Planning and Programming of the Presidency (SEGEPLAN in Spanish)

Do you want to be part of Think Twice?

 

You can join here the regional network of young people who have become leaders in their communities and promote informed decision making. Some actions that ambassadors lead:

 

 

If you are interested in becoming an ambassador, you can join our teams in:

 

Learn with our stories!

  • Piénsalo 2 Veces: escúchala en mam. thumbnail
    Think twice video clip
    Length
    3:51 min
    Think Twice, the music video: we bring you the song Think Twice in Mam language, presented by the group B'aktun Cero. Don't let anyone fool you!
  • Elegidos para trabajar en el extranjero... ¿será cierto? thumbnail
    A job abroad?
    Length
    4:11 min
    They give you the airline ticket, the job and the accommodation, but... what are the requirements? Verify that the information you receive is reliable. If you are looking for migration or local opportunities in your community, don't be fooled!
  • Luis está pensando migrar... ¿será tan fácil como le prometieron? thumbnail
    An easy opportunity to migrate
    Length
    3:05 min
    Luis is being pressured to make a decision and do it now, but.... Will it be as easy as they assure him? There are many people trying to trick you through false rumors about migration and opportunities so that you fall for scams or worse, human trafficking.

 

 

A C4D strategy by IOM Guatemala

Funded by the U.S. Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration.