Education at Work

THE PRIORITY DEADLINE IS HERE. 🚨
Today is the April 10 Priority Deadline for New Mexico high schoolers! Register now to get priority matching for a paid local internship this summer.
✅ Get Paid to Learn
✅ Local Match
✅ 20 hours/week

🔗 Tap the link to register before midnight: https://nminterns.com/student-registration/

✨Planning your summer shouldn't be stressful. We’ve gathered the top questions from students and parents about the New Mexico Summer Enrichment Internship Program. Slide through to see some of our most frequently asked questions! 🤝

Got questions? We’ve got answers. 💡

Summer goals: Get paid. Get ahead. 📈

New Mexico’s High School Summer Enrichment Internship Program is officially accepting applications!

✅ Paid 8-week internships
✅ Real work experience
✅ Local NM employers

Make your summer count!

The priority deadline to apply is March 31. 👉 nminterns.com

We're excited to head to SXSW EDU 2025 next week! Don't miss our session, "Learning While Earning: Rethinking Student Employment" on Tuesday, March 4 at 1pm!

Education at Work president Jane Swift will be joined by panelists from ,UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso, and New America to share insights on a new approach to student employment that is disrupting the broken economics of working while in college by creating meaningful work experience for students and solving critical skills gaps across industries.

Will we see you in Austin next week?

Unlock Your Future: Get Hired + Craft Your Career Story!

Education at Work is partnering with HumanUPtions to bring you an exclusive virtual career development event for students and recent graduates. Join top industry experts at Meta, LinkedIn, and more as they share insights on how to:
✅ Gain real-world experience before graduation
✅ Leverage mentorship and networking for career success
✅ Craft a compelling career story that stands out
✅ Crush an interview to get hired
📅 Date: February 27th

💻 Location: Virtual (Free to attend!)

Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and take control of your future.

Register now! (Link in our stories) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-event-unlock-your-future-get-hired-craft-your-career-story-tickets-1245148044319?aff=oddtdtcreator

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This February, E@W celebrates Black History Month by honoring the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and change-makers who have shaped our history and inspire our future. Together, we continue striving for equality and inclusion.

Happy Lunar New Year! As we welcome the Year of the Snake, E@W celebrates new beginnings, growth, and prosperity. Wishing joy and success to all who are celebrating today and throughout the year ahead!

Are you ready to future-proof your workforce?
In today’s fast-changing labor market, building a diverse and skilled early talent pipeline isn’t just a competitive advantage—it’s a necessity. But how can companies effectively recruit and retain the next generation of leaders?
Our latest blog explores the transformative power of work-based learning programs, diverse recruitment strategies, and strategic partnerships to bridge the skills gap and drive workforce innovation.
Discover:
✅ Proven strategies for early talent development
✅ The benefits of real-world learning experiences
✅ Success stories from employers

🌐 In a world dominated by digital connections, are we forgetting the power of meeting face-to-face?
Networking is often described as the key to career success, but in-person interactions offer something digital platforms can't replicate: genuine, lasting relationships. For college students, these connections can open doors to mentorships, internships, and collaborative opportunities that shape their futures.
In our latest blog, we explore:
💡 Why face-to-face networking is more critical than ever in the digital age.
💡 How personal connections foster career growth and creativity.
💡 Practical tips to make the most of networking opportunities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how authentic offline connections can elevate your personal and professional journey.

Reflecting on the past year, we’re grateful for our incredible student employees, university partners, and employer collaborators. We’re excited to continue creating opportunities that bridge education and employment, foster innovation, and make a lasting impact. Here’s to a year of growth, success, and making a difference—together.