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Bernalillo County approves $250,000 pilot to train young adults for natural‑resource jobs
Summary
The county voted 5-0 to establish a one‑year, $250,000 pilot pre‑apprenticeship and internship program to connect historically underserved young adults with careers in outdoor education, urban forestry and natural‑resource management; the program will be run by Human Resources with Parks, Recreation and Open Space and technical services.
Bernalillo County on May 27 approved a one‑year, $250,000 pilot program to create workforce pre‑apprenticeship and internship pathways for young adults from historically underserved communities seeking careers in outdoor education and natural‑resource management.
Deputy County Manager Saidiya White told commissioners the initiative is aimed at “providing access and career readiness to sustain sustainable careers in outdoor education and natural resource management while enhancing local ecosystems.” The commission approved the administrative resolution on a 5‑0 roll call vote.
The county’s Human Resources Department will lead the…
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