STAY-IN-SCHOOL
6306 Central Avenue SW Albuquerque, NM 87105
Counties Operated In: Bernalillo
The Stay-In-School program is a drop-out prevention program that operates during
the school year only and serves students in high school ages 14-21.
This program provides an in-school alternative program to 5 accredited high schools
in Albuquerque – West Mesa, Valley, Albuquerque High, Nuestros Valores and Freedom High to a total
of sixty-five (65) at-risk participants per year. The program offers tutoring and
homework assistance, pre-employment and life skills training to include substance
abuse screening and education, and work experience. Students are placed at a job
site based on their individual interests to learn skills to enhance their employability.
The intent of the program is to prevent at-risk students from dropping out of school.
Completion of the Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) is a requirement for
this program.
For more information, contact the Education, Employment and Training Division at
505-352-3469 or send an email to education@ydinm.org.