Resources for Parents

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/

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

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

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/

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/