New Mexico First will host a statewide town hall on higher education and workforce development

Calling all community members, educators, tribal representatives, family and labor advocates, elected officials, government professionals, and STUDENTS! You are invited! New Mexico First will host a statewide town hall on higher education and workforce development in spring 2018. Our state is rich in education and career opportunities but also faces challenges. New Mexico First is actively working to overcome those challenges by researching barriers to progress and convening a statewide deliberation on solutions. The town hall will begin with data-driven analyses and informed resident deliberations. It will result in consensus-supported direction and actionable policy recommendations for education, community, business and policy leaders seeking optimal alignment of education and the workforce, as well as statewide economic prosperity. When education and workforce align, New Mexico communities and families will thrive. Topics: Town hall participants will focus on key issues surrounding higher education in New Mexico: Student success and completion (community college and four-year); Leadership, governance, and finance of the higher education system; Workforce integration and alignment; Healthcare workforce and Energy workforce. Dates: 10-Apr-2018-11-Apr-2018 Times: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Location: Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid, 5151 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Registration fee: $100* We have student and need-based scholarships available!* We have a limited number of registration waivers for students and those that have a financial need. Please go to our registration page to learn more. Student scholarships may provide travel and accommodations.