Welcome to the start of your new career!

Are you ready for a high-paying, stable career? NextGen, powered by The Semilla Project, is your opportunity to gain valuable skills and real-world experience while earning a paycheck. Our paid pre-apprenticeship program connects you with training in industries that are shaping the future of New Mexico, including energy innovation, natural resource management, and trades.

What You’ll Get: ✔ 10 weeks of paid, hands-on training ✔ Mentorship and industry connections ✔ Direct access to employer-paid apprenticeships ✔ Practical experience that prepares you for the workforce ✔ A pathway to a long-term, well-paying career

Apply today and start your journey toward success!

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Transportation Needs

The Roots Pre-Apprenticeship Program offers two 10-week cohorts, one in the summer and one in the fall. Both cohorts will engage in hands-on workshops and training, Monday through Friday, for 8 hours a day at our training and retreat location in Jemez Springs, NM.

Because the training is based in Jemez Springs, a daily commute will be required and the NextGen team can provide transportation. Can you tell us about your transportation preferences and needs? *

I have my own transportation and prefer to commute daily Monday through Friday for the duration of the program.
I have my own transportation but prefer to commute using the provided transportation for the duration of the program.
I have my own transportation but might need to use the provided transportation sometimes throughout the program.
I do not have my own transportation and will need to use the provided transportation for the duration of the program.

Please tell us about any childcare needs you might have during the program *

I will not require childcare or assistance
I will need childcare for my family for the duration of the program
I will sometimes need childcare for my family for the duration of the program
I already childcare in place for my family but will need assistance covering those costs while participating in the program

Summer Cohort – Focus on Natural Resources & Outdoor Careers

1. Natural Resources Management: Hands-on training in sustainable resource conservation and land management. 2. Outdoor Recreation: Exploring career pathways in eco-tourism, outdoor leadership, and recreation-based industries.

Please tell us if you have experience in natural resources management and/or outdoor recreation. *

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Are you interested in pursuing a career related to natural resources management and/or outdoor recreation? *

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Fall Cohort – Focus on Just Transition & Community Engagement

1. Just Transition: In partnership with UA412, participants will learn about leveraging skilled trades in shifting to a green economy while ensuring equity for workers and communities. 2. Community Engagement: Equipping participants with the skills to advocate for environmental justice and sustainability in their own communities.

Please tell us if you have experience in just transition and/or community engagement. *

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We’d like to get some information about your current job or any employment you are currently engaged in. Please note that the NextGen Program is available to all prospective participants, regardless of employment status.

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Can you tell us about your employment preferences as it relates to your participation in the program? *

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We’d like to get some information about any personal identification information you might have. Please note that a “no” answer to any of these will NOT disqualify you from participating in the NextGen Program.

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Welcome to the start of your new career!

Apply today and start your journey toward success!

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