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EEDW Insights and Highlights
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Fall/Winter 2024 EEDW Project Newsletter
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From all of us at the EEDW office, we wish you a joyful holiday season!
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We’ve had a great semester with EEDW! Our 10 participating schools have actively encouraged students to take online IT courses, we hosted an industry Q&A session with 40 students, and the Student Tech Summit was a huge success. During our end-of-semester meetings, we were inspired by school leaders’ commitment to addressing students' need and goals.
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The Student Tech Summit brought a day-and-a-half of hands-on learning, student presentations, team activities, and building robots. Watching students collaborate as they explored technology’s role in various fields was a highlight. We’re already planning next year’s Summit!
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We’re also refining Q&A sessions by tailoring them to schools’ schedules and interests while preparing students to ask thoughtful questions. Additionally, the new counselor support specialist hit the ground running, connecting with counselors statewide, sharing resources, and fostering a growing professional community on the Mighty Networks platform.
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To our school partners: We’re here to support you. Reach out anytime with ideas, questions, or professional development needs. Together, we’ll continue building pathways to student success.
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Enjoy your break, and we look forward to reaching new heights with you in the new year!
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(Click the snapshot above to view the video.)
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New ECHS Spotlight
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Cimarron ECHS
"Realizing Individual Potential!"
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"We jumped on the EEDW Project because it fits CECA's goals. Our students need real-world tech skills, and this project lets them get their hands dirty with actual IT work while they're still in high school... It's exactly the kind of practical learning experience we want for our kids..."
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EEDW Event Spotlight
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Early College Leadership Convening `24
"INNOVATE, INTEGRATE!"
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On November 13, early college high schools from across the state joined us at the ECHS Convening, hosted by Pathway 2 Careers and held at the College and Career High School on the CNM campus. This year's theme was Innovate, Integrate: Shaping the Future of Early College.
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Transform Teaching with ChatGPT
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Simplify Teaching, Personalize Learning
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This workshop isn't just informative, it's interactive, engaging, and fun! You'll leave feeling inspired and equipped with practical tools. Cost: FREE
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January 28, 2025 - FMS Conference Room
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Download the FLYER for more information
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Join the NMPED College and Career Readiness Bureau and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) for their monthly Tech Social!
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Connect with other school professionals, administrators and counselors from across the state for monthly virtual socials to discuss happenings, events, and resources for each career pathway.
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Download the FLYER for more information. Next event: January 8, 2025.
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EEDW hosted its first ever Technology Summit! In mid-November, students and counselors from 7 participating sites joined us for an interactive, informative, and fun look at technology across careers. The next newsletter will have lots more information and the Summit highlights video. In the meantime, if you want to see all the great stuff we did, check out the event AGENDA.
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Apply Now for the Fidelity Scholars Program!
The Fidelity Scholars Program is now accepting applications through January 30. This program not only provides scholarships but also offers essential support services like mentors, financial literacy training, college success coaches, and more.
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- 2.5–3.5 unweighted GPA or GED
- Pell-eligible or demonstrate financial need
- Permanent resident of New Mexico
- Planning to attend an in-state college or university
Don’t Miss Out!
Learn more during an upcoming informational webinar. The next session is on December 18—register HERE.
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Counselors–help your students take the next step toward a brighter future with the Fidelity Scholars Program!
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Mighty Networks for Counselors
You can join and connect with other counselor through the Counselor Collective!
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- Collaborate with other counselors.
- Access exclusive resources.
- Build a support network.
- Join discussions and share your experiences.
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Mighty Networks for Students
Mighty Networks is an online social media platform where you will Tech Talk, a tech community hangout where you can:
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- Connect with top IT pros and get insider tips.
- Learn skills anytime, from your own device.
- Have fun meeting new friends.
- Join live discussions.
- Discover how tech powers every career path!
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Julian Beltran is a student at Doña Ana Community College and is seeking a degree in Information Technology. He has always had an interest in technology and hopes to be a field tech some day. His advice is to "definitely study and get as much hands on as possible". He also advises to keep going. This career is very fruitful and will be rewarding.
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Adrian Gomez is a student at San Juan College. He is pursuing an Associates in Computer Science. He has always been in how computers work. He sees himself becoming a software engineer. He says "just do it! You are going to learn a lot and everyone helps each other. It is a very rewarding program to be in".
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Ben Herrera is a student at San Juan College and also works in the IT Department. He is currently majoring in Computer Science and wants to become a game developer. He says as far as gave a career in coding, don't stress over it. Take your time and don't beat yourself up over mistakes!
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Evelyn Martinez is a student at Doña Ana Community College. She is studying Cybersecurity as that has always been important to her. The Department Chair introduced her to this field. Her advice to tech students is to make sure you ask questions because you have to be sure of what you are doing.
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Add it to your calendar now.
Registration begins early January.
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Unlocking Tech Career Potential in Today's Students
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To say that the career opportunities in technology are growing rapidly is an understatement. High school students, a majority of whom have grown up as digital natives, may have a significant advantage. These young people have been fluent in the digital technology language from a very early age. This gives them an edge in the ability to capitalize on the tech industry’s explosive growth. Read more...
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Newsletter Archives
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By the way, if you want to read past EEDW Newsletters, click here!
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A Few Final Thoughts about EEDW
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We have the potential through EEDW not only to improve learning experiences during the high school years and post-graduation studies but also to prepare students for success when they first step into their professional roles.
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Thank you for all you do!
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