Economy
Encouraging More Students To Pursue STEM Careers
January 15, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Education projects that jobs in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) are growing but the number of students currently studying in those areas is not keeping pace. What would it take to increase the number of college students pursuing STEM degrees here in New Mexico? Our correspondent Stan Wilson sits…
Read MoreProsperity Kids Helps Young People Set Goals
October 9, 2015 – A local nonprofit that helps adults open savings accounts to pay for education, a home or a new business is piloting a new program for young people. Ona Porter, president and CEO of Prosperity Works, sits down this week with NMiF producer Sarah Gustavus to talk about the Prosperity Kids program. Porter…
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