College, Career & Community Pathways (C3P)

We believe everyone has a unique contribution to make and deserves to be able to earn a living doing something meaningful in their community of choice. All youth and young adults should be supported to build upon their assets, pursue their interests, cultivate their skills, and thrive in their communities.

To accomplish this vision, the C3P Program was established in 2020 to transform systems and create equitable opportunities in Northern New Mexico.

Please click on the “Areas of Focus” below to learn more about the collaborative work we’re doing with partners across our region.

C3P Areas of Focus

Expanding Opportunities for Underrepresented Youth

New Mexico leads the nation in the percentage of “Opportunity Youth;” those who are not in school and not working. Because of this, it’s crucial for us to expand and improve access to college, career and community pathway opportunities for Northern New Mexico youth of color, lower income youth and young parents.

Improving Career Technical Education Opportunities

If we truly want to transform public education, we must provide students with the programs and services necessary to prepare them for college and/or careers.

Building a Work-Based Learning Ecosystem

We are helping increase access to high-quality, work-based learning opportunities.

Strengthening Native American Workforce Development

We’re partnering with Pueblos, Tribes and Nations to help them accomplish their C3P goals.

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Transforming New Mexico’s High Schools

New Mexicans have long valued wisdom from our local communities. We urgently need culturally-responsive, student centered ways of re-engaging students inside and outside the classroom and the Innovation Zones Initiative is where that work happens. By sharing this responsibility, we…

With continued support from several funders, C3P will continue to enhance the effectiveness of our existing projects and initiatives and be able to initiate new ones that can serve as a model for communities beyond Northern New Mexico.