The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

Mailing Address: 3600 Arrowhead Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88011
County of Location: Dona Ana
Phone: (575) 541-7325
NTEE Code: O- Youth Development, S- Community Improvement, Capacity Building
Mission Statement:

The Bridge of Southern New Mexico facilitates collaboration and leverages resources between public and private sectors to support educational excellence and optimize the workforce in Doña Ana County.

Primary Programs:

1. Support development of the first Early College High School in New Mexico and develop other industry-directed Early College High Schools over the next 10 years.

2. Increase participation in dual credit courses for students “at risk” of dropping out.

3. Increase co-operative, internship, and mentoring opportunities for students within the business community.

4. Advocate and support efforts for a seamless transition between and among Doña Ana education systems (P-20).

5. Encourage activities that increase collaboration among educational institutions and private sector partners to leverage and coordinate resources to advance to goals of The Bridge.

6. Identify and support efforts known to achieve higher graduation rates

Populations Served: African-American, Asian-American, Children and Youth, Latino/Hispanic, Low Income, Rural, Urban
Counties Served: Dona Ana
Year Founded:

2009

Annual Budget: $100,000 - $249,999
Personnel: 1 to 5 FTE
Accepts inquiries: Accepts inquiries about board member positions
Nonprofit Status: Has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS, Is registered as a Nonprofit Corporation with the State of New Mexico

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