Welcome to the start of your new career!

What NextGen offers:

Our graduates will become

✔Community organizers

✔ Advocacy leaders

✔ Campaign team members for non-profit organizations and grassroots movements

What participants will learn:

✔ Design and execute issue-based campaigns

✔ Lead community education initiatives

✔ Organize activities related to energy, land, and conservation

✔ Work directly with residents to influence public policy

What participants will get:

✔ 8 weeks of paid, hands-on training

✔ Stipend: $16 per hour (ages 18-30)

✔ Practical experience with non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and community movements

✔ Participation in activities related to energy, land, and conservation

Fill out your application today and start your path to success!!

DEADLINES TO APPLY VARY BY REGION:

Bernalillo, Socorro, Valencia or Sandoval Counties – Feb 17th, 2026 @ MIDNIGHT
Doña Ana County – TBA
San Juan, McKinley, or San Miguel Counties – TBA

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Before we get started, please tell us if you live in any of the following areas: *

Bernalillo County,Socorro County, Valencia County or Sandoval County
Doña Ana County
San Juan County, McKinley County or San Miguel County
Other

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Emergency Contacts

Please provide the name, relationship, and contact details of a person we can reach in case of an emergency during your participation in the program. This ensures we have a reliable point of contact for your safety and well-being.

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Have you been involved with The Semilla Project before? *

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Explain how you have been involved with The Semilla Project before: *

How did you hear about the NextGen Program? *

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Please share with us why you are interested in the NextGen Program? *

Transportation Needs

The Roots Pre-Apprenticeship Program will engage in hands-on workshops and training, Monday through Friday, for approximately 30+ hours per week at our training locations.

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

Spring Cohort – Focus on Just Transition & Community Engagement

8-week leadership and organizing program building grassroots power across New Mexico’s rural and energy-impacted counties.

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

I have extensive experience in one or both of these (please explain)
I have some experience in one or both of these (please explain)
I have no experience in either of these
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Are you interested in pursuing a career related to just transition and/or community engagement? *

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No (please explain why or why not)
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Current Employment

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.

Name time? transportation.

Are you currently employed? *

Are you working full or part time? *

Full time (30 or more hours per week)
Part time (less than 30 hours per week)

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

I prefer to continue working full time for the duration of the program
I prefer to continue working part time for the duration of the program
I prefer to take time off from my current job to participate 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.

Do you have a state-issued photo ID? *

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Do you have a social security card? *

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Prefer Not to Say

Do you have an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)? *

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Prefer Not to Say

Welcome to the start of your new career!

Fill out your application today and start your path to success!!

DEADLINES TO APPLY VARY BY REGION:

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