New Mexico agencies team up to prep high schoolers for college, careers

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Higher Education Department and Workforce Solutions are partnering to help high school students get ready for college and careers. Gear Up New Mexico is a federally funded program that provides personalized guidance and resources to get kids entering the workforce out on the right foot.

“GEAR UP New Mexico is dedicated to equipping both students and educators with the tools and resources necessary to achieve educational and career success. We are grateful and excited to partner with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, as this agreement will greatly benefit our GUNM school districts and, most importantly, the students, through access to this comprehensive platform,” said GEAR UP New Mexico Director Dr. Corine Frankland in a press release.

The program offers tutoring, SAT prep, and guidance for career paths.

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