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Pharmacy manager Aylen Amestoy administers a patient with a vaccine protecting against human papillomavirus (HPV), at a CVS Pharmacy in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo\/Rebecca Blackwell)<\/span>(AP Photo\/Rebecca Blackwell)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The New Mexico Public Education Department announced high school students can apply for up to 3,000 paid summer internships in 2026, giving them hands-on work experience in careers ranging from health care to technology.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2021, the Summer Enrichment Internship Program will expand under a statewide coalition led by Education at Work, focusing on eight-week internships in high-demand industries identified by the Department of Workforce Solutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudents from every corner of our state can explore careers, gain hands-on skills and chart a path to a meaningful future,\u201d Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla said.<\/p>\n

Jane Swift, executive officer of Education at Work, said AI and automation are reshaping entry-level jobs, so students need both education and practical experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why forward-thinking states like New Mexico are integrating career exploration and real-world learning earlier in the K \u2013 12 journey \u2013 so more students can build the skills, confidence and connections they\u2019ll need to thrive in a changing economy,\u201d Swift said.<\/p>\n

Partners include American Student Assistance, which provides career tools and program management, and the Work-Based Learning Alliance.<\/p>\n

The Work-Based Learning Alliance uses its platform to guide students through activities and a final project that helps them reflect and plan for college, training or work.<\/p>\n

ASA research shows fewer than half of Gen Z students feel ready to choose a path after high school, highlighting the need for early career exposure.<\/p>\n

Nearly 80% of high school students want work experience before graduation, but only 34% know about opportunities and just 2% have completed an internship, according to ASA.<\/p>\n

New Mexico employers, ranging from local small businesses to national companies with a presence in the state, are invited to host paid interns through NMPED.<\/p>\n

To learn more and sign up, interested companies can contact nminterns@eaw.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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