The Bridge of Southern New Mexico
The Bridge of Southern New Mexico facilitates collaboration and leverages resources between public and private sectors to support educational excellence and optimize the workforce in Doña Ana County.
1. Support development of the first Early College High School in New Mexico and develop other industry-directed Early College High Schools over the next 10 years.
2. Increase participation in dual credit courses for students “at risk” of dropping out.
3. Increase co-operative, internship, and mentoring opportunities for students within the business community.
4. Advocate and support efforts for a seamless transition between and among Doña Ana education systems (P-20).
5. Encourage activities that increase collaboration among educational institutions and private sector partners to leverage and coordinate resources to advance to goals of The Bridge.
6. Identify and support efforts known to achieve higher graduation rates
2009