
The University of New Mexico
Public Service Announcement
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915
March 12, 2007
Students Learn Ins and Outs of College, Careers at Free UNM Camp
Students entering grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 this fall will have an opportunity to learn more about college while exploring career opportunities with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service (USFA).
Students will learn in the ins and outs of college life through an intensive residential college preparation camp June 17-23.
The camp is free, including classes, room and board, activities and transportation.
Applications must be postmarked no later than April 14.
Participants will be taught skills in critical thinking, team building, leadership and will gain an understanding of government jobs from agents working in the USDA, BLM and USFA fields.
For more information and an application, call the College Prep Program office, 277-0401, or visit http://specialprograms.unm.edu/new/indexusda.html Summer Leadership Camp.
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