Albuquerque Public Schools
After High School: Opportunities & Support
Career and Internship Opportunities available for Post High School Students (without diploma)/High School Grads/GED holders. Mutual aid resources, general and mental health support available for ALL.
After High School Career and Internship Opportunities
Youth Development Inc. (YDI)
Youth Development Inc (YDI) is comprised of programs that provide alternative education, drop out prevention and workforce development services to youth and young adults. EE&T serves over 3,000 youth and adults per year providing tutoring, High School Equivalency Diploma instruction (GED or HiSET,) workforce training, leadership activities, mentoring, job development and work experience.
All programs and services are aimed at empowering youth to further develop the skills and education necessary to promote positive citizenship in their community.
NM Career Cluster Guide
The New Mexico Public Education Department has published an excellent Career Clusters Guide - English (PDF) and Career Cluster Guide - Spanish (PDF). This guide provides information on career clusters and what programs of study might be followed for specific careers. The beginning of this guide is a career interest inventory to help students identify which career pathways to pursue.
Here's how to use the 16 career Clusters, Career Pathways & Tools - English (PDF).
Here's how to use the 16 career Clusters, Career Pathways & Tools - Spanish (PDF).
CNM CTE
Did you know that Central New Mexico Community College offers career technical education?
O*NET OnLine
Try this new electronic tool recommended by New Mexico Public Education Department as a tool for career exploration and job analysis. O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
Earn as you learn CNA Program at Genesis
Thinking of becoming a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) but not sure where to begin? Genesis is looking for motivated and compassionate individuals who care and want to make a difference in the lives of others. No experience necessary! They will cover the cost of your tuition and training fees for a state-approved nurse aide training program. Genesis has been training and developing nurse aides (DOCX) for more than 20 years, with 10,000+ graduates, and counting.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) can help you to a great career! Check out the course catalog and give your local representative Chris a call at 505-208-1600 if you would like to explore Universal Technical Institute after graduation.
Motivation Education & Training Inc.
Motivation Education & Training Inc. can help you to start your own career if you or family member can qualify as a farmworker! This is a national farmworkers jobs program (DOCX) is a locally administered program of services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents. It is FREE! Just meet the requirements (DOCX) and you or family member could get your CDL (DOCX) for free.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC)
From the familiar to unexpected, fall in love with Hispanic cultures at the National Hispanic Cultural Center(NHCC). NHCC offers internship and volunteer opportunities to all ages.
Mental Health Support & Resources
New Mexico Crisis And Access Line
If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health or substance use crisis please call 1-855-662-7474 or 988. All calls made to the New Mexico Crisis and Access LineExternal link are free and confidential, answered 24/7 by professionals who want to help. The NM Crisis And Access Line offers countless resources and support available for anyone in need.
- Crisis and Access Line: 1-855-662-7474 (Call only)
- Peer-to-Peer Warm Line: 1-855-466-7100 (Call or text)
24-Hour Crisis Lines
24/7 help is available. If you or some one you know is struggling through crisis please reach out to one of the many Mental Health/ Crisis Support HotlinesExternal link provided.
- UNM Mental Health: 505-272-2800
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 505-266-1900
- Albuquerque Rape Crisis: 505-266-7711
- AGORA UNM Crisis Center: 505-277-3013
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-773-3645
- Child Abuse Hot Line: 505-841-6100
- Elder Abuse Hot Line: 1-866-654-3219 or 505-476-4912
- New Mexico Rape Crisis Center: 505-266-7711
Cook Center For Human Connection
The Cook Center For Human Connection provides, "avenues for mental health support. We live in an increasingly isolated world where human connection is more important than ever. By strengthening human connection and providing avenues to mental health support for those most in need, the Cook Center for Human Connection is working to eliminate 100% of suicide."
Food & Housing Assistance
The New Mexico Association of Food Banks
The New Mexico Association of Food Banks is a collaboration of five New Mexico food banks, providing food to our neighbors in need. Food is distributed by each member food bank through a statewide network of hunger relief locations impacting every county in the state.
Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico
The Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico is the largest non-profit dedicated to solving the food insecurity in New Mexico. The Roadrunner Food Bank distributes food through specialized programs helping children, families and seniors at schools, low-income senior housing sites, senior centers and with and through health care partnerships
The Storehouse New Mexico
If you or someone you know is skipping meals and going hungry, let them know the Storehouse New Mexico food pantry is here to help. People who visit the Storehouse receive a full shopping cart of free groceries, including a pre-packed box of nonperishable items, plus meats, dairy, and fruits and/or vegetables. The food is being pre-packed in carts by our staff and volunteers. Each person will check in with our staff, get a number, and then collect their food outside at the south door. Full information on what to bring and our calendar is on the Need Food page.
Rio Grande Food Project
Rio Grande Food Project (RGFP) is the largest food pantry on Albuquerque’s west side located at 600 Coors Blvd. NW (south of Interstate 40), in an area known as a “food desert” where a significant portion of residents do not have sufficient access to quality food. RGFP offers FREE grocery pickup for income-qualifying Individuals and Families
ARTI (Anti Racist Training Institute) & United South Broadway Corporation
For assistance with anti-racism training or housing problems for your students' families, reach out to ARTI (Anti Racist Training Institute) or for housing issues United South Broadway