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Student & Teacher Resources, Student Career & Internship Resources, Student & Staff Mental Health Support & Resources, and Food & Housing Assistance.

Student and Educator Resources

Educator Tools and Resources

Next Step Plan

Transition planning can be documented using the Next Step Plan. The Next Step Plan will help you plan and document the journey to graduation through a program of study.

Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement has programs and resources for elementary, middle and high school students, particularly entrepreneurial lessons and "The Money Jar" podcasts geared towards exploring entrepreneurial ideas.

  • Register for Junior Achievement Programs  

    • Junior Achievement provides a wide range of interactive programs in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness, serving students from kindergarten through high school. 

    • Contact JA of NM's Program Coordinator, Jordana Thompson to request a program or to learn more! Email: Programs@newmexicoja.org Mobile: 505-720-3723
      • Junior Achievement of New Mexico Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Work-Readiness It's more than "the money talk". It's about preparing them for the future. Elementary Schools (K-5th grade) JA Ourselves (K) JA Our Families(1st) Ja Our Community (2nd) JA Our City (3rd) JA Our Region (4th) JA Our Nation (5th) Middle School (6th-8th) JA Economics for Success JA It's My Job JA It's My Future JA More Than Money High School (9th-12th) JA Job Shadow High School Heroes JA Titan JA Personal Finance JA It's My Job Additional Supplemental Resources also available; reach out for more info contact JA of NM's Program Coordinator, Jordana Thompson to request a program to learn more! Email: Programs@newmexicoja.org Mobile: 505-720-3723

  • The Money JAR

    • The Money JAR—Junior Achievement Radio features youth discussing financial literacy, careers, entrepreneurship, and real-life challenges young people face in today's economy.

  • Virtual Career Speaker Series

    • The Career Speaker Series connects New Mexico students in grades 6-12 with business professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators from diverse industries. Speakers share insights about their current roles, educational journeys, and unique paths to success, followed by a live Q&A with Junior Achievement students.

CareerSafe 

The CareerSafe program is an online learning experience that’s available any time, from anywhere. From OSHA-authorized safety and health training to employability skills, these courses are an interactive and engaging solution to your professional development needs. 

Student Tools & Career Resources

New Mexico Jobs

New Mexico Jobs is New Mexico's official portal to virtual job matching services, employment opportunities, and resources for both job seekers and employers, including unemployment support and services.

  • Individual Career Resources & Services
  • Labor Market Information
    • Labor Market Information shows current economic and workforce data and analysis to help you make more informed career decisions.

O*NET OnLine

This 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!

CareerSafe 

The CareerSafe program is an entirely online learning experience that’s available any time, from anywhere. From OSHA-authorized safety and health training to employability skills, our courses are an interactive and engaging solution to your professional development needs. 

  • The CareerSafe program is an online learning experience that’s available any time, from anywhere. From OSHA-authorized safety and health training to employability skills, these courses are an interactive and engaging solution to your professional development needs. 

    • Getting and Replacing Your OSHA Cards

    • Contact Support

      • CareerSafe's US-based Customer Care team is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern and weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, except on holidays.

    • Help Center

      • The CareerSafe Help Center will find quick answers to our most commonly asked support questions, including links to relevant guides for step-by-step instructions.

Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement has tools and resources for elementary, middle and high school students, particularly entrepreneurial lessons and "The Money Jar" podcasts geared towards exploring entrepreneurial ideas.

  • The Money JAR

    • The Money JAR—Junior Achievement Radio features youth discussing financial literacy, careers, entrepreneurship, and real-life challenges young people face in today's economy.

  • Virtual Career Speaker Series

    • The Career Speaker Series connects New Mexico students in grades 6-12 with business professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators from diverse industries. Speakers share insights about their current roles, educational journeys, and unique paths to success, followed by a live Q&A with Junior Achievement students.

Class 101: Empower. Serve. Inspire. 

At Class 101, Sandia Heights, NM, helps students and families navigate the college planning process. The end result? Students get into a great college at a price your family can afford.

Next Step Plan

Transition planning can be documented using the Next Step Plan. The Next Step Plan will help you plan and document the journey to graduation through a program of study.

CNM CTE

Did you know that Central New Mexico Community College offers career technical education?

Internship & Scholarship Opportunities

Internship and Career Opportunities

Job Mentor Program

The City of Albuquerque's Job Mentor Program, part of the Community Recreation & Educational Initiatives (CREI) Division, helps high school students prepare for the workforce through school-based training and paid summer internships. 

 

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers STEM-based internships, fellowships, and scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students nationwide. ORISE provides information on both research and non-research and manages programs for numerous federal agencies, including the US Departments of Health and Human Services, Defense, Energy, and Homeland Security.

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 (PDF) for more than 20 years, with 10,000+ graduates, and counting.

Universal Technical Institute

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) can help you create a path to a great career! Check out the Universal Technical Institute Viewbook for more information on what UTI could offer!

Motivation Education & Training Inc.

Motivation Education & Training Inc. can help you to start your career if you or a family member qualify as a farmworker! The National Farmworkers Jobs Program (PDF) offers free, locally administered services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents. If you meet the requirements (PDF), you or a family member could get your CDL (PDF) for no cost.

Scholarship Opportunities

General Resources and Support for All

Food and Housing Assistance

BernCo Food Impact Team - Food Resources

The pdf linked below has a list of restaurants in Bernalillo County that are offering free meals to children and the elderly. Be sure to check with the specific restaurant for any guidelines, such as dining in or requiring the child to be present. Most offers begin November 1st, 2025.

BernCo Food Impact Team - Food Resources (PDF)

 

New Mexico Restaurants Serving Kids

As of November 2025 this map shows which restaurants in New Mexico will be serving free meals starting November 1, 2025 until SNAP Benefits are restored. 

New Mexico Restaurants Serving Kids 

 

Explore. Act. Tell. 

Explore. Act. Tell. is a free project-based learning program that teaches 6th -12th grade students to understand and combat food insecurity in their community. Once registered CTE teachers and students will have access to four interactive lessons. Registration is free!

 

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 

 

Crisis Lines

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 Line 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 Hotlines 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."

 

Helpful Resources and Organizations

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 Corporation