Day 1: August 28th
Building an Effective Resume & Interview Preparation
(10:00 – 10:45am)
This training session will provide a foundational overview of resume writing and interview preparation, equipping learners with the essential tools to present themselves professionally. Learners will learn how to craft a clear, concise resume and develop effective strategies to confidently navigate job interviews.
Devon DeLeon, Department of Workforce Solutions
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Partnering
for Impact: Leveraging Registered Apprenticeship & AmeriCorps to Meet
Workforce Needs
(10:00 – 10:45am)
Katrina Vigil, Department of Workforce Solutions
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Stress Management
(11:00 – 11:45am)
In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to cope with stress
is essential for personal and professional success. The Stress Management
breakout session is designed to equip participants with the tools and
techniques necessary to manage stress and promote overall well-being
effectively.
Tony Martinez, Department of Workforce Solutions
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How You Can Use your Segal Education Award
(11:00 – 11:45am)
Sara Fry
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Pre Apprenticeship / America's Job Center New Mexico
(1:15pm – 2:00pm)
Ceanna Pettis-Smith, Department of Workforce Solutions
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Mental Health
(1:15pm – 2:00pm)
Marc Schmallen, Choice Recovery Path
Day 2: August 29th
The Power of You: Personal Branding for Service Leaders
(9:00 am)
In this interactive session, AmeriCorps members and program staff will explore how personal branding can strengthen both service leadership and career readiness. A strong personal brand not only supports your professional growth but also builds trust, engagement, and collaboration within the communities you serve. Through guided activities, reflection, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to align their personal brand with the AmeriCorps mission, showcase their skills and experiences for future workforce opportunities, and create a lasting impact that extends beyond their term of service.
Kay Emerson, MS, SheRen Consulting
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Effective Professional Communication
(10:00 – 10:45am)
This session provides descriptions of effective professional communication as well as best practices for individuals in the midst of employment transition. It includes discussions of best practices for communicating in a way that will build skills, and lead to employment success.
Joshua George, Department of Workforce Solutions
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Youth Conservation Corps
(10:00 – 10:45am)
David Chené, Youth Conservation Corps
Cultivating Professional Relationships: Building Bridges for Service and Career
(11:00 – 11:45am)
Explore transformative networking strategies, mentorship opportunities, and the power of service-based skills to create new pathways in the workforce.
Leave inspired with actionable tools to navigate your next steps with confidence.
Hazel Mella, Department of Workforce Solutions
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Services Leadership - Encourage & Nurture
(11:00 – 11:45am)
Explore what it means to lead with purpose, compassion, and impact in your community and beyond. This session will help you understand key service leadership principles, apply them today and tomorrow, and strengthen your ability to support others while caring for yourself. Through interactive activities and discussions, you’ll connect with fellow AmeriCorps members, share strategies for effective leadership, and leave with tools to grow your support circle and build skills.
Kay Emerson, MS, SheRen Consulting
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Launching Your Career from AmeriCorps
(12:15 pm)
Sara Fry
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