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Future Ready AI Session 5: Jobs, Skills, and Opportunities in New Mexico
2026-06-28 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031, USA Room LRC 101
​The New Mexico Technology Council’s summer workshop series, Future Ready: AI Pathways, will bring accessible, hands-on AI education to Valencia County, helping residents, particularly high school students and young adults, build the skills needed for emerging careers.
​Each session will equip participants with practical AI skills they can use in school, early career opportunities, and everyday problem-solving. Sessions will cover topics like prompt writing, AI career pathways, digital literacy and AI best practices, ethical considerations, and future readiness with adopting emerging technologies. The program is designed to meet young people where they are, ensuring they leave not only understanding what AI is, but how to use it confidently, safely, and creatively.

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Transforming Cybersecurity: Why Women Must Lead the Way
2026-06-30 12:00 - 13:00
JUNE 30 | Transforming Cybersecurity: Why Women Must Lead the Way Women are the fastest-growing segment of the global talent pool, but they hold less than 25% of cybersecurity roles worldwide. Join Girls Who Code CEO Dr. Tarika Barrett, VP of Research and Strategy Ryan Clarke, and Women in Cybersecurity Executive Director Lynn Dohm for a conversation on what it takes to build a more equitable and sustainable cybersecurity workforce. Register today.

Future Ready AI Session 3: AI for the Workplace: Tools to Get Job-Ready
2026-07-07 14:30 - 16:30 | The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031, USA Room LRC 101

Explora: Flipbooks and Stop Motion Animation
2026-07-14 13:30 - 15:30
Flipbooks and Stop Motion Animation

July 14
1:30-3:30 pm
Virtual
Professional development workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time staff. 2 CEUs
Discover ready-to-go activities which will support young students’ understanding of sequencing and storytelling. Explore digital tools appropriate for learners of all ages.
Zoom link sent the day before.
Please contact Explora with questions – education@explora.us
This workshop is funded with the support of NMAEYC and offered at no cost to participants.
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Future Ready AI Session 4: Responsible & Ethical AI Use: Privacy, Bias, Safety, and Digital Decision-Making
2026-07-23 14:30 - 16:30 | The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031, USA Room LRC 101

Explora: Color-Licious
2026-07-26 09:30 - 11:30
Color-Licious

July 26
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Virtual
Professional development workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time staff
Combining colors can yield surprising results. What happens when you mix colored light or use chromatography with candies? Discover ready-to-go activities for your classroom!
Please contact Explora with questions – education@explora.us
This workshop is funded with the support of NMAEYC and offered at no cost to participants.
This professional development workshop is intended for adults and requires collaboration amongst peers. We encourage interested classrooms to inquire about our virtual and in-person program offerings found in the Explora Program Guide or email reservations@explora.us

Explora: Renewable Energy: Water Power
2026-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Explora, 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Renewable Energy: Water Power

Sept 3, 2026
5 pm – 7 pm at Explora – 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque NM
Explore clean renewable energy from the waves, tides, and currents. Roll up your sleeves for some fun activities ready for your classroom that connect to math and science standards. Learn about local research as you explore clean renewable energy! You’ll be ready to immediately apply your learnings with students.
Please contact Explora Education with questions – education@explora.us
This workshop is funded with the support of Sandia National Laboratories Water Power Organization and offered at no cost to participants.

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