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The Computer Clubhouse is designed to give youth ages six to eighteen (6-18) access to computer technology. Adult and peer mentors work with each individual to explore ideas, nurture their talent, and build self-esteem through the use of technology.
The Clubhouse is equipped with computers including a robotics computer that contains several computer programs and a music and recording studio. Participants create computer generated art and music, build their own robots, design web pages, and program new computer games.
Hours of operation are:
Monday through Friday 2pm - 6 pm Summer Hours: Monday through Friday 10 am to 2 pm
For more information call 505-352-3432.
Concha Cordova
Associate Director
Education, Employment & Training Division
Eleven years of direct service and or management experience supervising youth programs providing alternative education, drop out prevention, and workforce development for at risk youth.
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The Argus Learning for Living Program is a educational and workforce development program that works with high school drop outs between the ages of 16 and 18 to provide GED preparation, computer based instruction, social skills training, job skills and job readiness training, job acquisition assistance and job retention assistance. Outcomes include improved social skills, more prosocial attitudes and behavior, improved job skills and readiness, part-time summer employment, internships and increased educational attainment.
For questions on recruitment process for Argus, please contact Natalie Chavez at 352-3457.
Provides workforce training, mentoring, and work experience opportunities to youth ages 14-21 interested in the construction or healthcare industries. Program provided throughout Central New Mexico.
For more information call 505-352-3466
The Computer Clubhouse is designed to give youth ages six to eighteen (6-18) access to computer technology. Adult and peer mentors work with each individual to explore ideas, nurture their talent, and build self-esteem through the use of technology.
The GED program provides GED preparation and instruction for youth ages 16-24 that have dropped out of school. The program is also a workforce program and offers employment training to all students. The program assists students in obtaining gainful employment by completing their education and training for career-readiness. Each participant will need to qualify through HUD Income guidelines.
The C-Core program recruits professionals from the home building and construction field to become mentors for youth ages 16-18. The goal of the program is to provide a positive role model in the lives of our youth and help expose them to this industry to lead them on a career pathway. Mentors will spend 1 one hour a week with their mentees and participate in quarterly community service projects. Training is provided for all mentors and mentees and YDI staff will be available throughout the relationship to ensure proper communication and to assist the mentor.
For more information please call 505-352-2336
The Medicaid Enrollment Program enrolls eligible children in both Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Families receive assistance in the enrollment process to ensure that children receive appropriate health care. YDI enrolls over 200 children per month and during the enrollment process refers families to other social service and health care service providers.
For more information call 505-352-3463
QOP is a drop out prevention program that works with a 9th grade students from West Mesa High School to provide tutoring, mentoring, social skills training and leadership training. The goals of QOP are to elevate the proficiency of participants to increase their grade level, improve grades, reduce truancy, reduce drop outs, reduce crime and other problem behavior, enhance leadership skills, and increase the likelihood that participants will continue to post-secondary education. Case management is provided to all students throughout their 4 years in high school to ensure they graduate. Monetary stipends are available to all participants for participation in the program.
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 was designed to help those who are unemployed to upgrade their employability skills to find good jobs or those who are underemployed and want to advance in their present job. It will prepare participants for the workplace, with high quality training covering job readiness, workplace expectations, life and employability skills, workplace communication and problem solving and entry level occupational skills.
Through the New Mexico Workforce Connection, YDI operates the Workforce Investment Act program (WIA) in the Central Region of New Mexico; Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance counties. YDI staff are located in each county in the One-Stop office developed by the Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico (WCCNM) and the Central Region governing board of WIA. YDI is co-located with other WIA providers including the New Mexico Department of Labor, Job Corps, ABE, TANF, and many more.
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