In the Spring of 2023, we began monthly mentoring workshops for girls attending the New America School in Las Cruces. Each one-hour session helps girls explore possible future educational and career paths and advances their understanding of how to set goals and identify steps to take to achieve them. Our 2023-24 sessions include:

September - The Power of Positive 
Activities illustrate the importance of girls supporting other girls and the difference that a compliment or positive remark can make.

October - Discovering Your Dreams
Activities include envisioning the future and making a Dream Board .

November - Values and Careers
Girls learn to identify the personal values most important to them and identify careers that would align with their values.

December - Holiday Break

January - Exploring Careers 1
Girls meet and converse with women in various stages of their careers.

February - Exploring Careers 2

Girls meet and converse with women in various stages of their careers.

March - Exploring Careers 3

Girls meet and converse with women in various stages of their careers.

April - Annual 1-day Conference; no in-school session

May - Writing an Original Goal
Girls create a personal goal that is specific, measurable, attainable and relevant.