Work-Based Learning Program at SFPS

I learned a lot about effective communication and how to be a part of a team [...] I got much more confident about asking questions and meeting new people. I think these skills will continue to benefit me as I go through new experiences.

Natalia Sabato, City Attorney's Office Intern

City of Santa Fe, Legal Department

During this internship I was able to develop my communication skills as well as my ability to to learn new stuff in a short period of time. I plan to utilize my newly developed skills in my next job and school.

Asael Garcia, Jr., Civil Engineering Intern

BSN Santa Fe Internship

One thing I learned about life was the motto or mantra saying "get to work, work hard, and never stop working until the job is done"...I just thought that was super positive.

Faith Anderson, Concierge/Hostess Intern

La Fonda on the Plaza Internship

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About Work-Based Learning

Work-based learning (WBL) is a structured internship program that collaboratively engages local high-value employers and SFPS high schools offering junior and senior students quality internship, job-shadow and mentorship experiences.

Student Intern Benefits

Participation in a “boot camp”-style soft skills training pre-internship. They learn about professionalism, work ethic, effective communication, teamwork and problem-solving. They build a résumé, learn about email etiquette and practice interviewing skills.

A broad range of transferable skills with hands-on training in a student’s desired career field. They also earn academic credit.

The application of classroom knowledge and skills to real world situations.

The opportunity to connect and network with general managers and CEOs of high paying careers.

Business Partner and Community Benefits

Access to a range of talented and motivated high school students, resulting in filling job vacancies and the creation of a future workforce pipeline at zero-wage labor expense.

Fresh perspectives and problem-solving skills to the workforce, providing opportunities for innovative business development.

The ability to “give back” to their community by investing time to train and mentor our next generation.

Paid Internship / Elective Credit Info

Paid Internship: $14/hr
Elective Credit: Academic Career Experience (ACE)
Participating High Schools: SFHS, CHS, DSA, ECO
Student interns are covered with:
- Worker Compensation Insurance
- Student Blanket Accident Insurance

Contact

Jose Villarreal

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

jvillarreal@sfps.k12.nm.us

Our Internship Partners

Bishop's Lodge
BSN Santa Fe
City of Santa Fe
- Affordable Housing
- City Manager
- Community Health & Safety
- Emergency Management
- Finance Department
- Human Resources
- IT Department
- Legal Department
- Mayor's Office
- Office of Economic Development
- Police Department
- Public Library
- Recreation
- Tourism Department
Creative Startups
Currents New Media
Dentistry For Kids
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
El Rey Court
Fab Lab Hub d.b.a. New Collar Network
Four Seasons at Rancho Encantado
Harry's Roadhouse
Hotel Chimayo
Hotel Santa Fe
Hotel St. Francis
Institute for Computing in Research
La Fonda on the Plaza
Northern Area Local Workforce Board
Northern New Mexico Gastroenterology Associates
Ojo Santa Fe
Performance Santa Fe
Reading Quest
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Santa Fe Children's Museum
Santa Fe County
Santa Fe Public Schools
- Early Childhood Center
- Elementary Art Teacher
- Food Services
- Public Information Officer
- Transportation Dept.
Sassella Restaurant
SITE Santa Fe
Sports Primo
Stagecoach Foundation
State of New Mexico
- NM Department of Transportation
- NM Aging & Long-Term Services
- NM Arts - Department of Cultural Affairs
Work-Based Learning Intern

Santa Fe Public Schools