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Las Cruces is offering the opportunity to learn about career paths and how the city works for high school students during Las Cruces Public High School’s upcoming fall break.
The program is called Developing Youth Leaders Academy and any high school student, from 14 – 18 years old, in Las Cruces is encouraged apply. The academy will run from 1- 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, on Oct. 6 – 10, 2025.
Catrina Godinez, community outreach manager for Las Cruces, told the Bulletin that every day will be a different experience for the participating youth.
On day one, the students will be recognized by the Las Cruces City Council and meet both the councilors and Mayor Eric Enriquez. The following days the students will meet with different staff in various departments within the city to learn how the city works and what it takes to build a career in various fields.
Some of those career paths will include computer systems, public works, finance, museums and libraries and public safety.
Godinez said that the students will be able to climb into a fire truck and “see how hard it is to be a fireman.” There will also be an opportunity to learn about how the city uses drones.
There will also be a visit to Visit Las Cruces, which promotes the city. During that visit, students will meet with professionals in the hospitality industry. After that, students will also visit with the parks and recreation staff and observe the behind-the-scenes process of observing traffic flow at the Traffic Control Center.
On Friday, the students will meet with staff who work in the utility department and go through a graduation process.
Godinez said that this program is a way for the city to give local youth positive learning experiences outside of the classroom that promotes growth and development.
“One of the biggest things, people say there’s nothing for the youth to do. Since there have been some issues within our city, the city is trying to provide different avenues to take part in and have the opportunity to do things,” Godinez said.
