Programs

Fellowship Program

At the core of El Puente de Encuentros programming is the annual Fellowship Program which aims to support and cultivate leadership skills of culturally and linguistically diverse graduate and undergraduate students pursuing careers in the behavioral health field. Fellowship students are paired with seasoned behavioral health practitioners who will serve as mentors to the students throughout the Fellowship. By fostering professional relationships between BIPOC students and mentors who have had shared experiences, we hope to expand the future base of culturally and linguistically diverse behavioral health providers in NM by connecting, engaging, and supporting them through their studies and as they prepare to enter the workforce.

In order to be eligible for acceptance into the program, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Identify as a member of a culturally and/or linguistically diverse community
  • Be able to attend two seminars/month (2 hours/seminar) over the course of the two semesters of 
     the school year.
  • Be enrolled as a degree-seeking junior, senior or graduate student by the Fall semester.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better 

Are you interested in a profession in the Mental/Behavioral Health field?

El Puente de Encuentros offers an innovative fellowship program designed to prepare undergraduate and graduate students through mentoring, seminars, and research. Applications for the 2023/2024 are now closed! For Cohort 2024/2025 please visit us in the Spring of 2024!

Apply Today!

 

Are you interested in becoming a mentor for the fellowship program?

Fellowship students are paired up with seasoned behavioral health practitioners who serve as mentors to the students throughout the fellowship year. By fostering professional relationships between BIPOC students and mentors who have had shared experiences, we hope to expand the future base of culturally and linguistically diverse behavioral health providers in NM by connecting, engaging, and supporting them through their studies and as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Apply Today!

 

Cultural Humility Trainings

In efforts to sustain our Fellowship program, El Puente de Encuentros offers professional development training in Cultural Humility. These are process-oriented and are open to anyone with a desire to participate and learn how culture and language interacts in the world we inhabit. We would appreciate your participation and support. 
 
We offer the trainings to our behavioral health community and also offer contract-based trainings for independent agencies and or organizations within human service sectors . Please contact us to learn more!
 
Come back for training opportunities in Fall 2023 or contact us for customized training for your organization !
 
Bridging Cultural Humility and Language in School Communities 
Ethical Practice through Cultural Humility
HEAL (Harmonizing Humanity through Equity Action & Leadership)- Advanced Level Training