CONTACT NAME: Shawn Coffey
EMAIL and PHONE: Shawn.Coffey@APS.edu
SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026
LOCATION: Valley HS
WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT: No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day, plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1-2 semester limit.
HOURLY PAY: $15/hr stipend (No taxes withheld)
WHEN WORK HAPPENS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor Contact Name above.
About Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people, including about 5,300 teachers.
Summary of Position
Students will be responsible for marketing, materials lists, job estimates, Welding and Fabrication duties.
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Exposure & Training provided through internship
We will teach you- Students will learn industry standard business practices that include- Safety, customer service, job estimations, material lists, problem solving, welding and fabrication.
Working and Physical Conditions/Onboarding Requirements (**vaccinations, etc.)
Please speak to your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload a W-9 and Parental Permission form. In addition, you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.
As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school, and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission, or erroneous information will result in your application being rejected.