NE ENLACE Mission:
Demystify career & college pathways through partnerships that foster leadership, collaboration, advocacy, and community stewardship.
NE ENLACE Vision:
New Mexico students confident in their capacities to access career and college pathways aligned with their aspirations, interests, and skills.
About
ENLACE is derived from the Spanish word “enlazar,” which means to link or weave together, to connect in such a way that the new entity is stronger than its parts. ENLACE is an acronym for Engaging Latino Communities for Education; however, NE ENLACE works with ALL students in northeast New Mexico, regardless of ethnicity, culture, or identity.
NE ENLACE New Mexico represents the voices of children and families to develop educational and policy initiatives that directly impact them and their communities.
We are a network of transformational leaders as diverse as the state we serve. Our collaborative includes students, families, universities, community colleges, school districts, businesses, government agencies, and community organizations. This network is based on a process that empowers communities to express their voices in the pursuit of educational access and success as well as social justice.
ENLACE stakeholders believe that by working collaboratively with our elected officials, we can promote policy that enables us to provide educational opportunities and support for students throughout the state of New Mexico.
NE ENLACE can work with schools and school districts to coordinate and carry-out workshops, short or long term, with students, families, educators, and the community. Programming can include career and college pathway exploration and development; applications for FAFSA, scholarships, college/university, and jobs; resume development; tutoring (at some partner higher education institutions); peer-to-peer mentoring; academic success; and the development of leadership and advocacy skills.
• STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES: Students have opportunities to engage in career and college preparation and planning, allowing their current passions, interests, and skills to drive future success.
• FAMILY, COMMUNITY, SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP: The ability for students to succeed in their education and beyond depends greatly on their families’ involvement and community support. ENLACE New Mexico is dedicated to providing meaningful, collaborative, active connections between students, families, communities, and schools.
• LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Students are provided with avenues to engage in a variety of leadership and professional development initiatives each year. These include conferences, colloquia, symposia, workshops, and training sessions in collaboration with state, national, and international partners.
Institute of American Indian Arts Scholarships: https://iaia.edu/scholarships/
NM Scholars Scholarship: https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/scholarships/nm
NM Opportunity Scholarship: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OS-Brochure-2022.pdf
NM Lottery Scholarship: https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/scholarships/legislative-lottery#:~:text=Student%20must%20have%20graduated%20from,while%20maintaining%20residency%20in%20New
Scholarships for High School Seniors: https://accessscholarships.com/blog/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
New Mexico – Scholarships & Grants: https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/scholarships
Scholarships for Students in New Mexico: https://scholaroo.com/new-mexico-scholarships/
- HS Credit Hours – A New Vision: A new set of building blocks, laid by state leaders, will allow students to receive the high school education they need in the modern world.
- Transitioning to HS: Adjusting to the academic and social pressures that come with entering high school can create anxiety for students and families alike.
- Following Students’ Lead on Social Justice
- 1 in 4 students never finish their college application. Why?
- Youth Perspectives on Designing Equitable Out-of-School-Time Programs
- How to bust the “big lie” around college applications (read & listen)
- Podcast episode – Live from College: How Do You Make the Most of College
Registration NOW open:
The NM LDZ is a FREE, week-long student leadership development opportunity for 10th & 11th graders to network with youth leaders from across the state while engaging in the legislative process through policy development. Youth walk away with connections with future-focused youth leaders and gain confidence in their own capacities to advocate for themselves and others, create space for their voices, and develop action-based policies that can impact their communities. Student stay in the Albuquerque – UNM area, opening them up to the possibilities of what it might be like to live on a college campus. Finally, they will practice legislative processes IN Santa Fe’s Round House.
“The person you are walking into this experience is not the same as the person you will be walking out of it.” — Gloria de Leon, co-founder of the National Hispanic Institute and LDZ
Want more information before registering?
Contact Tamara Kumbalek at tkumbalek@nmhu.edu to set up an informational session with your
sophomores, juniors, and/or their families.
Reminder: Numbers are limited, contact us today!
Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding Hispanic High School Students's Perceptions on the Transition to College
RESOURCES
- LDZ Youth Legislative Session (National Hispanic Institute) – Navigate challenges as you navigate and manage organizations by taking charge of a youth government.
- NM FFA Leadership Camp (2023) – Engage in leadership workshops, challenging ropes courses, competitive games, and team building.
- NMPED High School Graduation Requirements – Know what course credits needed to graduate in NM, listed graduation year cohort.
- Career Exploration for Students and Kids (Money Prodigy) – Engage in career exploration assessments and activities, including free resume templates.
- New Mexico Career Cluster Guide (NMPED) – Utilize this guide to explore personal interests, skills, and passions into a career pathway.
- High-Quality CTE: Student Career Development (Association for Career & Technical Education) – Explore resources aligned career development: research, guides, books, webinars, courses, and more!
- Students and Financial Literacy (Annuity.org) – Develop financial literacy skills that can support your aspirations for career or college.
- New Mexico Higher Education Department – Access information about NM scholarships, NM colleges/universities, and family preparation for funding college
- Federal Student Aid – Complete the FAFSA – Use the Free Apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid.
- NMPED Next Step Plans – NE ENLACE supports and expands upon the NMPED Next Step Plans with reflection activities and career/college assessment tools.
- NMPED High School Graduation Requirements – Know what course credits needed to graduate in NM, listed graduation year cohort.
- Career Exploration for Students and Kids (Money Prodigy) – Engage in career exploration assessments and activities, including free resume templates.
- New Mexico Career Cluster Guide (NMPED) – Utilize this guide to explore personal interests, skills, and passions into a career pathway.
- Know How to Go – Learn how to get ready for college in middle and high school. (Spanish & English)
- Students and Financial Literacy (Annuity.org) – Develop financial literacy skills that can support your aspirations for career or college.
- National Council for Community and Education – Access college awareness programs that assist them in applying for college.
- College Navigator (National Center for Education Statistics) – Sort colleges by location, institution type, degree program, or level of degree.
- National Association of Student Financial aid administration – Prepare academically and financially for college using information at this site.
- Go College – Description: Find money to fund education and get the most out of their college experience.
- New Mexico Higher Education Department – Access information about NM scholarships, NM colleges/universities, and family preparation for funding college.
- Federal Student Aid – Complete the FAFSA – Use the Free Apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid.
NMPED Next Step Plans – NE ENLACE supports and expands upon the NMPED Next Step Plans with reflection activities and career/college assessment tools.
- NMPED Parent Portal – Access information for families of students in NM K-12 schools.
- NMPED High School Graduation Requirements – Know what course credits needed to graduate in NM, listed graduation year cohort.
- New Mexico Higher Education Department – Access information about NM scholarships, NM colleges/universities, and family preparation for funding college
- New Mexico Career Cluster Guide (NMPED) – Utilize this guide to explore personal interests, skills, and passions into a career pathway.
- NMPED A Framework for Family-School Partnerships in New Mexico
- Strategies and Resources to Support Effective Family Engagement
- Raise the Bar: Lead the World – U.S. Department of Education’s call to action to transform P-12 education and unite around what truly works—based on decades of experience and research—to advance educational equity and excellence.
- NMPED A Framework for Family-School Partnerships in New Mexico
- NMPED College & Career Readiness Bureau
- NMPED Hispanic Education Act
- NMPED Indian Education
- NMPED Identity, Equity, and Transformation Division
TESTIMONIALS
Contacts
Northeastern New Mexico ENLACE Staff:
Tamara J. Kumbalek, Ed.D.
Associate Director, CESDP at NMHU
NE ENLACE Regional Coordinator
1700 Grande Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505)891-6942
tkumbalek@nmhu.edu
Erwin Rivera
ENLACE Community Resource/Family Specialist
pojoaque highschool
505-455-2234
ejr@pbs.k12.nm.us
Della Gallegos-Atencio
NE ENLACE Coordinator at
Santa Fe Community College
6401 Richards Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505)428-1714
della.gallegosatenci@sfcc.edu