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The University of New Mexico High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is a unique opportunity for
individuals with migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds. This program offers participants
the opportunity to earn a GED certificate through intensive GED preparatory instruction, tutoring,
and supportive services.
HEP, in collaboration with established GED programs throughout New Mexico,
provides convenient GED instruction that is flexible with the everyday schedules
of our participants. Upon successful completion of the program, HEP provides
assistance for placement into a post-secondary institution, career position, or
military service.
The UNM HEP project is federally funded through a
five-year discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of
Migrant Education in the amount of $2,154,262 until August 14, 2012.
Services:
- Classroom Instruction and Individualized Tutoring
- Career and Academic Advisement
- Opportunities to Obtain a College Degree or Job Training
- Opportunities for Job Placement
- Exposure to Potential Employers
- Supportive Services (may include: transportation, childcare, gasoline reimbursement, and/or a stipend)
Eligibility:
To be eligible for HEP, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Individuals not enrolled in school and lack a high school diploma or GED
- Individuals must be at least 16 years of age or older
- Individuals whose parents, or themselves, have worked at least 75 days in agriculture within the last two years.
Agricultural Activities may include:
- Activities related to the production or processing of crops, dairy products, poultry, or livestock.
- Activities related to the cultivation or harvesting of trees.
- Activities related to fish farms.
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