Eduardo Ortegón Williamson, director of the state-owned company, expressed his confidence that we will soon see more women in operational positions, which will bring great satisfaction to the institution. In this way, 'Agua y Drenaje' strengthens female participation through the 'Cascos Rosas' program, an initiative that marks a before and after in the institution's history, with over 120 years of service. For six days, 200 female employees were trained in in-person and online courses, reaching a total of 700 women trained in March, a figure that will continue to grow with upcoming sessions. These trainings included practical and technical instruction, where, with the support of field crews, participants gained knowledge in leak repair, sewer work, electricity, leak detection, and response to situations such as chlorine leaks. The event brought together staff from various municipalities, including Anáhuac, Sabinas Hidalgo, Salinas Victoria, García, Montemorelos, and Linares, reflecting the commitment of those who even began their travels early in the morning to be part of these sessions. Across Mexico As part of 'Cascos Rosas', training spaces were held at a national level, with the participation of women from different states of the Republic, strengthening the exchange of experiences in the water sector. Ortegón Williamson highlighted the importance of this effort as a historic step for the institution. 'It is the first time, in over 120 years, that we have held an operational training for women. With the 'Cascos Rosas' program, 'Agua y Drenaje' will begin to open spaces in operational areas where there has never been a female presence. After six days of training, 200 women received practical training in leaks, sewers, electricity, and operational safety. This learning will allow for an increase in the number of female workers in the state-owned company in operational areas. 'Spaces will begin to open where there has never been a woman. In addition to providing tools for their development, it is essential that we all understand in depth what the company does, because the service is built in the field, in the plants, and in daily operations,' Ortegón Williamson stated. He indicated that this type of initiative not only strengthens the capabilities of the staff but also opens up new opportunities in areas where there has historically been no female presence, advancing towards greater equity. With these actions, 'Agua y Drenaje' promotes female talent that transforms the water sector, moving towards a more inclusive, prepared institution committed to the development of its teams.
