State and Federal Resources for funding college and career
training
(2:00
– 2:50pm)
With tuition-free college, loan repayment
programs, federal WIOA funds, and other state and national programs, New
Mexicans have historic access to resources to pay for college and career
training. Hear from state financial aid and adult education experts about
leveraging the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships, loan repayment
programs for working professionals, and other state and federal funds to build
a skilled workforce for New Mexico.
Heather
Romero, Financial Aid Manager, New Mexico Higher Education Department
Mia
Candelaria, Financial Aid Program Manager, New Mexico Higher Education
Department
Amber
Gallup, Adult Education Director, New Mexico Higher Education Department
Effective strategies working with Students and Youth
(3:00 – 3:50pm)
This session provides strategies, support,
information and resources designed to improve the outcomes of students with
disabilities in transition from middle / secondary education to postsecondary
education and employment. The key to successful transition is careful planning.
Students must be actively involved in the planning process. The transition
planning process should enable the student to move successfully from school to
postsecondary education and training, employment, independent living, and community
participation based on the student's preferences, interests, and abilities.
This session will discuss work-based learning opportunities, in an integrated
setting. Work based learning opportunities provides practical, meaningful
opportunities for youth to engage in self-exploration, career exploration, and
career planning and management
.
Charlene B. Chavez,
Statewide Transition Director, New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Services