Trades, Apprenticeships, Jobs & Internships
- Overview video about how apprenticeships work (by CNM)
- Associated Builders & Contractors video
- What is an apprenticeship and how do they work?
- Apprenticeship vs. College
- International union of painters & allied trades
Apprenticeships and Journeyman Training
- Apprenticeships through NM Department of Workforce Solutions: overview of how they work
- Apprenticeships listed by trade/topic: 42 different options, ranging from plumbing to carpentry to computer support!
- Journeyman opportunities in the trades: plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal work
- TLC paid, 4-year Apprenticeship Program: specializations include HVAC Technician, Plumber, Auto/Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Project Manager, Fabricator/Welder and TLC Quick Facts : salary range for these careers
- Electrician Apprenticeship Program
- Contact info for these programs
Trades/Careers That Don't Require a Four Year College Degree
- CNM's diverse trade programs: everything from plumbing to carpentry to beer brewing!
- CNM Deep Dive Coding Bootcamp for you coders!
- Court Reporting & Subtitle/Captioning Work: if you're a fast typist and want to make GOOD money, check it out! The closest school for training in court reporting and closed captioning is El Paso Community College
- SIPI Community College in ABQ for Native American students has multiple excellent trade & Associate's degree programs
Internships
- NM's Department of Workforce Solutions has super-helpful information about local internship opportunities!
- Sandia National Labs Internships
- Explora! Museum Internships
- High Point University Article on Internship Experience (PDF)
Sandia National Labs Internships
Apply online for prestigious and competitive SNL Internships, both summer and year-round.
EXPLORA! Museum Youth Internship Program
Explora! Museum in Old Town offers high school students a 3-year internship.
Work Permits
Want to get a job during high school? You need to be at least 14 years old and will need a work permit if you're under 16. Find the permit here and detailed information on the Department of Workforce Solutions website and the Career Solutions Website. Permits are good for 1 year. Eldorado's contact person to submit your work permit is Mrs. Yolanda Fabian in the main office.
Companies that often hire EHS students:
- Dion's
- Smith's
- Albertson's
- Flying Star
- Many more!
Culinary Careers
- Research culinary careers, requirements & salaries
- CNM Culinary Arts Programs: non-profit community college
- Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Program: multiple locations
- Eastern NM University culinary arts Associate's degree program
- Culinary Institute of America: multiple campuses
- Luna Community College culinary program (Las Vegas, NM): NCACS Accredited
- NM State University School of Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management -- ADA & NCACS Accredited
- Santa Fe Community College -Culinary Arts AA degree or certification, Patissier specialization -- NCACS Accredited