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Five Tips for Developing Job Skills at Home and in the Classroom
First jobs are a rite of passage for teenagers. However, employers tell us that, in general, entry-level workers do not have the basic...
Mar 172 min read

Skilled Through Alternative Routes – STARs face Barriers but Shine if Given the Chance
STARs can face many barriers at once that hinder their success. According to the U.S. Census , 30.2% of New Mexican’s (25+) have a...
Jan 142 min read


Vista Grande High School Pilots Innovative Workforce Program
This year, 13 seniors at Vista Grande High School in Taos are participating in an innovative workforce training program in collaboration...
Nov 8, 20241 min read


Using the Power of Chrono-Functional Resumes to Develop High Schoolers’ Confidence
It is critically important to define work not just as paid work. Students gain experience in an number of ways.
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Mentoring 101: How to make the best of your mentoring experience
When creating an internship program, it is important to recognize and entrust current employees to be the supervisors and mentors.
Sep 11, 20244 min read


With Internships, the Issue Is Supply, Not Demand
While internships impart a labor market advantage for students, the nation’s supply of internships has not kept up with demand.
Sep 11, 20244 min read


Understanding the Costs of Unpaid Internships
When internships are unpaid, inequities & unintended consequences arise. All students can benefit, yet some cannot work without pay.
Sep 11, 20245 min read
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