COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
Rising Together readiness program has goals of increasing high school graduation rates and transitions to post-secondary education are met through supporting schools, communities, and partners in developing opportunities for youth to discover their interests and engage in College and Career Readiness as defined by the Graduate Profile (Spanish here).
North Central NM Career Connected Coalition
mission
Nurture the Quality and Quantity of the work-based learning and career pathways of North Central NM.
vision
All students in North Central NM engage in at least one relevant work-based learning experience before graduating.
Upcoming Events in our Network
2024 Summer Youth Events and Programs
Explore events, programs, camps, and classes for youth in Albuquerque all Summer long! The City offers low-cost and free ways for our youth to learn and have fun.
One ABQ Youth Connect brings together all City youth opportunities of various types offered by various departments.
To learn more about events happening all summer long, visit the City of Albuquerque’s Summer Youth webpage.
Partner Resources
An award-winning workforce development program – Home – Job Training Albuquerque. It’s a FREE resource for small businesses in the City of Albuquerque. To determine if your business qualifies, the requirements are listed here.
Once a small business is approved, they can take trainings in various fields for free. Employees at small businesses can receive training to upskill in their current field or learn a new skill. Once approved, each small business can take up to 15K worth of training per fiscal year (or until program funds are exhausted –look through the list – this can include Deep Dive Coding, CDL Fast Track, HR Bundle, Accounting Bundle, Professional Development Academy, Leadership Academy, and so much more).
Here is a recent article about some of the program milestones achieved.
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This interactive and engaging 20-hour training features fundamental coach skills including powerful questions, active listening, and plenty of coach practice.
To learn more about events happening all summer long, visit 2024 Youth Events and Programs.
The Supercharging the Ed Ecosystem work includes
A focus on Career and College Readiness activities such as the Choose Your Own Future Challenge, and the Student Career Video Challenge. (Click here for links to Valencia County Student videos)
Facilitating employer/school partnerships to increase student understanding of post-high school skills necessary for the career of their choice. (Click here for examples of employer videos)
Supporting communities in developing their own college and career readiness programs and activities that are based on best practices and may include: student job shadows, Social-Emotional Learning, internships, as well as other activities.
Increase opportunities for teachers and employers to form partnerships in support of student skill development and work-based learning expansion through Summer Teacher Academies.
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College and Career Blogs
For questions, please contact Rising Together Program Manager Argelia Flores.
