Classroom to Career
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brought to you by LMCHS
Las Montañas
charter high school
is transforming into a bona fide career and tech center, and you can be an integral part of that! With your support, LMCHS plans to offer practical, real-life experiences through partnerships in film, media, trades, and more. Recognizing that our students need better, we’re committed to providing them with the skills and opportunities they deserve to succeed in their future careers.
Explore more on how to champion change with Las Montañas.
why it matters
Relevant Skills
High-Demand careers
Changing cycles
Transformed communities
CTE programs not only prepare students for college and career post-graduation, but studies have also shown that CTE learners have a 10% higher high school graduation rate than non-CTE students, and over 75% of CTE learners enroll in postsecondary education after high school.
Other benefits of a CTE model
- Equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed allows them to thrive in the workforce
- A different kind of education tailored to students' interests helps them succeed in life and enriches the local community
- Students are ready to enter the workforce, college, career, or military
- Investing in our students doesn’t just support their education; it is actively shaping the future of students, families, and our community
since 2022,
Las Montañas has focused on career and technical education, fostering student potential through partnerships with families and community. The school was founded in 2007 and now provides skilled trades pathways, shared learning spaces, peer mentoring, and emotional support, preparing students for post-secondary challenges and the workforce. Now Las Montañas will take these next steps towards furthering student success and preparedness.
our goals
Ensuring the Base
- Partner with business and industry
- Implement capstone projects connected to industry
- Engage stakeholders to provide comprehensive support services
Identifying Essential Education Space
- Provide early access to professional networks
- Develop a 30,000 square foot Career Technical Education Center (CTEC)
- Collaborate with employers for space and equipment
Business & Industry Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage stakeholders to support curriculum, instruction, and funding
- Expand programming to include project-based learning
- Foster collaborative leadership among all stakeholders
the plan
year
1
- Engage community stakeholders for seed funding & assets.
- Hire full-time employee for stakeholder engagement and asset mapping.
- Present Charter School renewal application in September.
- Review curriculum and assessments with industry partners (New Mexico Construction Association, Pinnacle Institute, IEC, Aero Knowledge Center).
- Establish Work Ready Certificates and Instructor Training (e.g., OSHA, CPR, FAA).
- Establish a project-based learning curriculum grounded in career pathways.
- Streamline work-based learning, networks, and capstones for graduation.
year
2
- Develop Community Schools outreach for entrepreneurial venues and student innovation.
- Expand skilled trades programs to include Health Care occupations.
- Seek transportation solutions and outreach for Las Montañas.
- Expand project-based learning opportunities and additional career pathways.
year
3
- Offer the LMCHS model to public and charter schools within Southern New Mexico.
- Continued expansion of project-based learning opportunities and additional career pathways.
want to make a difference in your community?
get involved in a different kind of education?
change the lives of students who need it most?
ways to support
Mentorship
Become a mentor and host an intern to guide them through valuable hands-on experience in your field
Tour
Be a presenter or event host, by guiding students through an informative tour
Pathway Advisory board
Join our Pathway Advisory Board to help shape outcomes and support instructional efforts
Support
Provide financial support or supplies for CTE programs and projects to enhance their effectiveness and reach
sign our petition
Support this initiative started by Las Montanas Charter High School that connects students with business professionals to learn technical and employability skills for careers in current and emerging fields.
classroom to career brought to you by Las Montañas Charter High School
