• Young people from Puinahua listened to the testimonies of professionals who gave them motivating experiences and valuable advice.

Higher education students in the district of Puinahua, which are part of the PetroTal, participated in a series of keynote speeches to strengthen their capabilities, inspire them to complete their careers and undertake their own projects.

November, PetroTal organized two special sessionsThe first, led by Eco. Boris Gamarra, addressed «Social innovation: creative solutions to local problems»; the second, given by industrial engineer Dayana Carrasco, creator of Tarwincha Inca's Food, focused on «Effective communication in adverse contexts».

«This year, in addition to financial support and academic follow-up, we are seeking to to bring fellows closer to stories and experiences that foster their personal and professional growth.»said Pablo Maldonado, PetroTal's Social Management Manager.

The lectures are in addition to the training they receive to develop an attractive resume, The program is designed to help young people successfully face job interviews and strengthen their strategic skills. This support complements the educational program that currently benefits 100 young people in the Puinahua district, with a financial contribution to cover part of the costs of their studies.

In September, the scholarship recipients also participated in the Transformational leadership from the roots: how to lead without losing your identity«.», Julio Garay, creator of Nutri H cookies -a social enterprise that helps to combat childhood anemia- and a former beneficiary of the Beca 18 program.

At the Regional Replica of the University CADE

In addition, a group of scholarship holders, with PetroTal's support, attended the Regional Replica of the University CADE, The event, the most important meeting of young leaders in the country, was held in the city of Iquitos in October.

During the day, the fellows listened to talks and panels on democracy, national reality and the role of the private sector in promoting economic progress, among others. One of the panelists was PetroTal's Vice President of Sustainability, Raúl Farfán.