Job Mentor Program (JMP)

The Job Mentor Program (JMP) helps Albuquerque high school students prepare for future careers through classroom instruction, career exploration, job shadowing, community service, and paid summer internships.

Whether students plan to attend college, enter the workforce, pursue a trade, or serve in the military, JMP provides valuable real-world experience and workplace skills.

School-Year Program

Students at participating Albuquerque Public Schools high schools can enroll in JMP as a 9th–12th grade elective course.

Throughout the school year, students:

• Earn 0.5 elective credit each semester
• Explore career pathways
• Develop workplace and professional skills
• Participate in job shadow experiences
• Complete volunteer and community service projects
• May earn stipends for approved job shadow and community service activities

Each participating school has a dedicated School-Based Coordinator who teaches the course and helps students connect with career exploration opportunities.

Participating High Schools

• Albuquerque High School
• Atrisco Heritage Academy
• Career Enrichment Center
• Cibola High School
• Del Norte High School
• eCademy Virtual High School
• Eldorado High School
• Highland High School
• La Cueva High School
• Manzano High School
• Rio Grande High School
• Sandia High School
• Valley High School
• Volcano Vista High School
• West Mesa High School

Summer Internship Program

JMP also offers paid summer internships for youth ages 14–18.

Interns:

• Work up to 25 hours per week
• Participate in a seven-week paid internship
• Earn minimum wage
• Gain hands-on experience with City departments, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations
• Build professional skills and explore future career opportunities

Contact

Community Recreation & Educational Initiatives
700 4th St. SW, Suite B, 87102

Educational Initiatives Office
505-767-5898
[email protected]