I am actively recruiting students for the Accelerate Program and I am asking for your assistance. The Accelerate Recruitment and Information Session Event will be on March 26, 2012 at 12 pm noon in TSPH 129. I will have a cohort of 20 students for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. This is a huge Professional and Stipend Benefit for completion of the program to your students. Don't let this opportunity pass by your students. This program assists students with employment readiness training, future job and career opportunities and assists with some of their living expenses for the coming semesters.
I need to identify students within your programs who are Non-traditional, or Minority, or Displaced Workers first, then general sophomore students who are students that plan to graduate with a Certificate or Associates Degree by May or July 2013. I would like to recruit these students to be a part of the Accelerate Program.
What are the Benefits to your students from the Accelerate Program?
Summer Math Experience,
Next Math Camp will start in Summer 2012. Starts June through July 2012.
Accelerate students attend Math Camps with focused math instruction that uses real-world applications to increase their math skills. New Mexico Accelerate Math Camps fill up fast.
Financial Assistance
Receive stipend for completing Program Orientation
One of the biggest hurdles for people going to school in Northern New Mexico is financial
Accelerate pays students in the program
Professional Readiness Training
Free training geared to get you ready for your new career. Plus a stipend for completing the program. I will assist students with Resume Writing, Interviewing Techniques to prepare for Job Interviews and Placement. Employment Ethics to assist students to adjusting to the work environment once they are placed in a job. All students will take the Work Keys assessment which is used for job placement by NM Workforce Solutions
Coaching
Coaches will help you stay on track with course work and career preparation. They find solutions
to help you juggle your job, family, and school.
Internship and Job Placement Opportunities
I will assistance students to prepare for Internship and Job Placement Positions. I am working with the Regional Chamber of Commerce offices, Job Placement offices, and Employers to develop and assist with placement of students.
Benefits Summary:
Obtain tuition assistance and credit for classes
• Learn critical skills for today’s and tomorrow’s careers
• Meet math requirements through specialized Math Camps
• Be eligible for financial incentives and stipends
• Gain an edge with one-on-one coaching
• Receive professional readiness training
• Acquire real-world job experience while in school
• Discover how to market yourself as a professional
• Be invited to special events and workshops
• Take classes with a supportive cohort of students
• Earn a degree or certificate from an accredited NM
institution
• Meet potential employers for an advantage in job
placement
• Interact with college faculty in your area of career study
• Feel supported on a more personal level
• Realize your potential!
Please contact me with a list of students that you feel would benefit from the Accelerate Program and its resources. They may also know some students who would benefit from the Accelerate Program. This is a great opportunity for our UNM-Taos students.
Please email me the list of students who you feel would best qualify for this program.
Thank you all for your assistance and support,
Fidel
Fidel Torres
Career Technical Advisor
Accelerate Program
Business & Professional Skills Coordinator
University of New Mexico-Taos
575-737-3756
