New Mexico Public Education Department (PED)

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​

The Careers2Communities (C2C) program is designed to increase all New Mexico students’ college and career readiness, ensuring that those students traditionally under-represented in higher education and the workplace can equitably achieve high-value careers. C2C is funded by the federal Expanding Access to Well-Rounded Courses Demonstration Grants Program, and is FREE for all New Mexico students and teachers.

This program brings together high school students and industry partners to solve real-world problems. Teams work on challenges related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a focus on innovation and practical solutions​

The College and Career Readiness Bureau (CCRB) administers competitive funding to support schools in their efforts to transform the high school experience. This involves creating a distinctive graduate profile that reflects the needs of the local community, the implementation of work-based learning, career technical education (CTE), capstone projects, social and emotional learning (SEL), and other programs aligned with core academics aimed at preparing students for future success in innovative and impactful ways.

HS students with internships in local and state muncipalities