If you have a teenager nearing graduation, you may be wondering what their next step will be.

Luckily, there’s a program open to all metro-area students that gives them the opportunity to explore a career path, while earning both high school and college credits, called Running Start for Careers. The best news about this opportunity is – there is still time to register.

Nyika Allen, New Mexico Living’s resident technology expert explains more about this program.

The program was created out of a partnership between the City of Albuquerque, CNM and local industry partners and businesses.

“These specific industry partners were chosen because they are in high-demand job areas. So, what students can do in their last two years of high school is actually take one of these special courses and they can get dual credit between college and high school.

“And they also have the opportunity to really learn a skill-set or trade skill that they’re going to need in the future and they get a chance to work with industry experts in their field. And this program has a great success rate already,” says Allen.

According to the organization: 98% of students who participate in the program graduate from high school. 86% of those students continue on to further their education after high school.

Industries Involved:
Medical
Electrical
Film Industry
Veterinary Receptionist
Plumbing
Public Safety
Hospitality & Tourism
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