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Resouces for Parents
Whether you are thinking about planning for your children’s future or want to make some changes to your own, here are some resources that can help you on the way.
Exploring Careers
- What are the jobs in demand in our region? https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Labor-Market-Information/Data-Statistics-Dashboards/Occupational-Outlook
- What career might fit you best? https://www.nmcareersolutions.com/vosnet/Default.aspx
- Want to be more informed to help your students make good choices about the future? Kevin Fleming provides an amazing overview about Success in the New Economy: https://vimeo.com/67277269
- Want to learn more about entrepreneurship and the resources available for business start-ups in our region? http://innovationfrontera.com
- What jobs are available at Spaceport America? https://spaceportamerica.com/careers/
- How do I get prepared for a job in the film industry? http://www.filmlascruces.com/get-a-job-in-film/
- Thanks to a wonderful partnership with KRWG, we were able to create stories and expert panels to discuss the rich opportunities available in several of our key industries:
- There’s an Abundance of Opportunities in Healthcare: https://www.krwg.org/post/fronteras-901-building-21st-century-workforce-healthcare
- The Sky’s the Limit in Aerospace: https://www.krwg.org/post/fronteras-902-building-21st-century-workforce-aerospace-industry
- Why is Career and Technical Education Important? https://www.krwg.org/post/fronteras-903-building-21st-century-workforce-career-technical-education
- STEM is Critical to the Nation’s Defense – White Sands Missile Range https://www.krwg.org/post/fronteras-904-building-21st-century-workforce-stem-skills
- Thinking about jobs at White Sands Missile Range or White Sands Test Facility? Most jobs require a security clearance. You can learn more about security clearances here: https://usmilitary.com/army-jobs-that-require-security-clearance/
- Want to meet some real New Mexicans in some of the best jobs in our state? Learn about them and their stories here: https://careers2communities.com/story/all/
Exploring Resources that Can Fund Your Future
- What resources are available to help me with education (tuition assistance) and employment? http://www.employnm.com
- Whether you are in school or out of school, if you’re 16-24 years old, you have more help with employment, education, training, and job preparedness than you may know: http://www.employnm.com/youth
Exploring Education & Training For You
- What on-line courses and certifications can help me secure a higher-paying job? https://www.ed2go.com/dacc/
- What career courses and training can help me get a higher-paying job? https://www.ed2go.com/dacc/
- Doña Ana Community College (DACC) offers career-focused programs that range from certificates to associate degrees:
- Shorter-term, career-specific training and work supports: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/ctp/
- One- to -two-year career certificates and degrees: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/programs/
- Once you find your path, you can get ahead on getting registered: https://admissions.nmsu.edu/apply/
- Need financial assistance? Visit DACC’s Financial Aid Office to see if they can help: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/fa/
- Get a headstart on financial aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You can find directions and the on-line form here: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/fa/fafsa/
- DACC also offers a helpful career navigation tool: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/admissions/career-assessment/
- Are there on-line courses available to me? https://www.nmsu.edu/online/
- Are there opportunities for on-line professional development? http://nmsua.edu/continuing-ed/online-classes/
- There are free resources you may not have thought of to help you with employment, education, training, and job preparedness. Check out what’s available to you here: https://www.jobs.state.nm.us/vosnet/default.aspx?enc=vLa15KtdCzQQMP6jrcRdIQ==
- Looking for learn and earn opportunities? https://www.employnm.com/job-seekers
- Looking for a job and need a little help? https://www.employnm.com/job-seekers
- Career Clusters show how to connect courses and content to future careers. Learn more about New Mexico’s Career Clusters here (first page will be all white – scroll down for more information): https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CareerClustersBook_2018_-FINAL.pdf
Exploring Education & Training For Your Students
- Want to be more informed to help your students make good choices about the future? Kevin Fleming provides an amazing overview about Success in the New Economy: https://vimeo.com/67277269
- What career might fit your student best? https://www.nmcareersolutions.com/vosnet/Default.aspx
- How do you get ready for great careers here now and in the future? (Click on the industry names to see how education and opportunity line up) http://thebridgeofsnm.org/how-we-do-it/workforce-development
- How much would the careers you’re exploring pay? https://www1.salary.com
- How much should you earn to have the life you envision? https://www.dws.state.nm.us/whyiwork
- Why should your students start career exploration long before picking a college or university to have success in the future? Kevin Fleming helps young people think about 4 skills and 4 steps that will help you think about the best path forward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twWcxIfa2zo
- Looking for a program to boost your Kindergarten-8th grade student’s skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)? http://stem.nmsu.edu
- Career Clusters show how to connect courses and content to future careers. Learn more about New Mexico’s Career Clusters here: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CareerClustersBook_2018_-FINAL.pdf
- How can Project Lead the Way help your student build your STEM skills during middle and high school? https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/student-opportunities
- Why should your student take a dual credit course? http://thebridgeofsnm.org/how-we-do-it/dual-credit/
- Are Career and Technical Education Courses and Pathways good for your students? https://www.acteonline.org/about-cte/
Things to Think about Along the Way
- Do your students need a ride to get where they need to go? If it’s around Las Cruces Roadrunner is just one of the ways you can get around: https://www.las-cruces.org/1314/RoadRUNNER-Transit
- If you need to connect in the northern and southern parts of the county, South Central Regional Transit is a very affordable way to get from here to there: http://scrtd.org/all-lines/
To explore the Career Pathways for each of our county’s target industries, click here.
