Friday, February 21 Workshops – 10:30 am – 11:45 pm
(1) WORKSHOP TITLE:
Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating Your Internship Journey with NMSI
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Join The National Migrant Scholars Internship (NMSI) Initiative for an interactive and empowering workshop designed to demystify the internship process. We’ll explore how internships serve as a bridge from your academic journey to future career success, aligning perfectly with the conference theme “From Fields to Futures”. You’ll gain practical strategies for identifying and securing internships that match your goals, learn effective networking techniques, and discover financial resources to support your journey. Through a hands-on teamwork activity, you’ll engage with peers to explore diverse perspectives and best practices. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a personalized internship action plan, a toolkit of professional development strategies, and the confidence to turn opportunities into career-defining experiences.
PRESENTER(S): Salvador Chavez, Associate Director, NMSI & Zainab Ascencio, Senior Program Coordinator, NMSI
WORKSHOP CATEGORY: Motivation, Job/Career readiness, Professional Development
ROOM: Rivera A
(2) WORKSHOP TITLE:
Science & Leadership
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This workshop will provide a real life example of the career path of a Ph.D. Following this example the audience will be presented with statistics reflecting the fact that minorities are underrepresented in STEM disciplines and why it is important to increase minority representation. The remainder of the workshop will focus on opportunities available to minority students interested in careers in science/research and the types of careers available in these areas of study.
PRESENTER(S): Salina Torres, PhD, MPH Director of Quality Assurance
WORKSHOP CATEGORY: STEM fields, Motivation
ROOM: Rivera B
(3) WORKSHOP TITLE:
The Power of Networking: Building Relationships for Success
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This presentation will focus on the importance of networking and leadership development as key tools for success. Attendees will better understand how to create and maintain impactful networks and use their unique leadership qualities effectively. They will also leave with practical strategies for collaboration and tools to enhance their academic and professional journeys.
PRESENTER(S): Manuel Gomez, UNM CAMP Peer Leader
WORKSHOP CATEGORY: Personal Exploration / Personal development, College readiness, Job/Career readiness
ROOM: Lamy
(4) WORKSHOP TITLE:
Inside the System: Lets Talk Politics
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This is a workshop designed to break down the complexities of government and politics, helping you understand how policies are made, who’s in charge, and how you can make your voice heard in the political process.
PRESENTER(S): Ambar Lozano, BUENO CAMP student, Dr. Robert Garcia,Program Director
WORKSHOP CATEGORY: Civic Engagement
ROOM: Meem
(5)WORKSHOP TITLE:
Nurturing Your Well-being: A Self-Care Sanctuary
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This workshop is designed to support students to explore how they can create more joy and less stress in their lives. Identifying coping skills and strategies that work for you and safe spaces and supporters. Creating a Self-care Sanctuary and making time to take care of ourselves is a crucial part to success. Work with other college leaders to identify the stressors in your life, and more importantly, create a self-care plan that will empower you to create more joyful and less stressful experiences.
PRESENTER(S): NNMC CAMP Student Leaders, Alma Rivera, CAMP Academic Advisor
WORKSHOP CATEGORY: Personal Exploration / Self-Care & Wellness