Healthcare

CTE programs provide students with the academic and technical skills necessary for STEM careers, particularly through hands-on experiences in various industry sectors. These programs are aligned with state and industry standards and offer pathways in fields such as engineering, healthcare, and information technology​

Communities to Careers is growing NM’s diverse health care workforce by offering a series of 12, K-20+ focused programs serving 45 locations in NM and Tribal Nations. From after school health career exploration programs in partnership with schools, to health professions preparation summer programs, we work IN communities, WITH communities to support students’ health care career goals.

UNM’s Clinical & Translational Research Experience (CT-REx) Program is a career preparation program for undergraduate students who are interested in exploring careers as clinical research professionals. Clinical research professionals (CRPs) support academic medical research and include job titles such as research coordinators and data management specialists. CT-REx trainees participate in a 8-week summer program, 40 hours per week. The program provides skill-based training, mentorship, and hands-on learning in the key areas of research

ECA allows students to earn college credits while in high school with a focus on STEM-related fields, especially computer science, engineering, and healthcare.