Resources for Teachers

How can I connect instruction with real career opportunities in my community? http://www.careerpathways-nm.com

What careers might fit your students 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

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

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

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 career courses and training can help your students get higher-paying jobs? https://www.ed2go.com/dacc/

Where is the best place to get the certification or degree your students will need? https://collegescorecard.ed.gov

Students can get a head start 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/

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) offers career-focused programs that range from certificates to associate degrees:

• DACC also offers a helpful career navigation tool: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/admissions/career-assessment/

• Shorter-term, career-specific training and work supports: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/ctp/

• One- to -two-year career certificates and degrees: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/programs-alpha/

• What on-line courses and certifications can help me secure a higher-paying job? https://dacc.nmsu.edu/online-programs/online-programas/

• What programs are available through DACC’s South County Branches: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/LC-South-County-Curricula-Maps-7-28-17.pdf

• Once you find your path, you can get ahead on getting registered: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/admissions/apply/

• Visit DACC’s Financial Aid Office to see if they can help: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/fa/

Are your students thinking about pursuing a degree at NMSU? Here’s a great place to learn more: Https://admissions.nmsu.edu/academics/