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Internship Blogs

Young leaders demonstrate higher career aspirations, increased self-esteem, and improved educational completion rates — resulting in increased civic engagement and positive impact on their communities. The NMSHSA Internship Program provides opportunities for advocacy, event- planning, public speaking, and project management.

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It's Time to Be Vulnerable

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Author: Jacqueline Aguilar – Class of 2023
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The Child Labor Coalition has made me feel vulnerable, proud, and excited about my future. It’s okay to come from the lettuce fields. I should embrace what made me and love every aspect of my life as a farm worker's child. I’ve always been told, “Surround yourself around people who make you great” and that is exactly the type of people I am around now.

Needed a Little Fixing on my Resume

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Author: Deida Cortez – Class of 2023
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Between mentorship, lunches, and an evening at a baseball game the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) team has already helped me grow so much as a person in such a short time. My work placement manager has been extremely welcoming and supportive since the beginning of my internship!

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    Interns standing in a Stadium.

Talk to Me

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Author: Jacqueline Aguilar – Class of 2023
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All my life I’ve known how to advocate and network for my parents because of the language barrier. Now it was time to network for myself and create connections in D.C. for my future. It came quite easy to me, but I still had to learn how to properly introduce myself.

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    Jacqueline Aguilar standing in front of the Capitol.

Networking

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Author: Hailey Caudillo – Class of 2023
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Networking has its own challenges and benefits. I’ve already learned so much just by attending certain events, and I am eager to see who else I’ll meet during my time here.