X3 SUMMER ENRICHMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
SUMMER ENRICHMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
What is the summer enrichment Internship program?
This summer, Future Focused Education’s X3 Internship program will be participating in the New Mexico Public Education Department Summer Enrichment Internship Program (NMPED-SEIP).
To date, Future Focused X3 has provided local youth with over 550 internship experiences. We know from firsthand experience how powerful professional mentorship and work experience are in helping young people build professional skills and relationships and explore possible careers.

What is the Student Enrichment Internship Program?
This summer, Future Focused Education’s X3 Internship program will be participating in the New Mexico Public Education Department Summer Enrichment Internship Program (NMPED-SEIP).
To date, FFE X3 has provided local youth with over 550 internship experiences. We know from firsthand experience how powerful professional mentorship and work experience are in helping young people build professional skills and relationships and explore possible careers.
What makes X3 Internships different?
- Students are paired with local employers to provide meaningful work experiences
- Students are paid, receiving a monthly stipend
- X3 works with schools in historically underserved communities
- Mentors and employer are fully supported by the X3 team

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FOR Business Partners
HOW TO HOST AN INTERN
We invite you to join us in supporting local youth by hosting an intern this summer.
These summer internships are financially supported by PED, with no cost to your organization. Interested employers will be contacted to begin the process of drafting your summer placement position description.
In partnership with your organization, your intern will:
- Participate in an 8-week, 20-hour per week summer session and receive $12 an hour.
- Meet your designated mentor during the X3 Intern & Mentor orientation.
- Hold a final presentation of the internship experience.
- Provide their own transportation to and from their internship site.
- Provide documentation of eligibility to work in the US.
Interns will be employed by Future Focused Education who will manage payroll, insurance, and provide ongoing support for the intern and the mentor. Again, there are no costs to your organization.
Summer calendar:
June 13 - 14 |
2-day student intern on-boarding with FFE X3 |
Wednesday, June 15 |
X3 Intern & Mentor orientation |
Thursday, June 16 |
X3 on-site internship begins |
Friday, August 5 |
Last day of 8-week summer program |
FOR BUSINESS PARTNERS
HOW TO HOST AN INTERN
These summer internships are financially supported by PED, with no cost to your organization. Interested employers will be contacted to begin the process of drafting your summer placement position description.
In partnership with your organization, your intern will:
- Participate in an 8-week, 20-hour per week summer session and receive $12 an hour.
- Meet your designated mentor during the X3 Intern & Mentor orientation.
- Hold a final presentation of the internship experience.
- Provide their own transportation to and from their internship site.
- Provide documentation of eligibility to work in the US.
Interns will be employed by Future Focused Education who will manage payroll, insurance, and provide ongoing support for the intern and the mentor. Again, there are no costs to your organization.
Summer calendar:
June 13 - 14 |
2-day student intern on-boarding with FFE X3 |
Wednesday, June 15 |
X3 Intern & Mentor orientation |
Thursday, June 16 |
X3 on-site internship begins |
Friday, August 5 |
Last day of 8-week summer program |
For student interns
How to apply for the internship
As an Intern you will:
- Participate in an 8-week, 20-hour per week summer session and receive $12 an hour.
- Meet your designated mentor during X3 Intern & Mentor orientation.
- Present a final presentation of the internship experience.
- Provide your own transportation to and from their internship site.
- Provide documentation of your eligibility to work in the US.
Summer calendar:
June 13 - 14 |
2-day student intern on-boarding with FFE X3 |
Wednesday, June 15 |
X3 Intern & Mentor orientation |
Thursday, June 16 |
X3 on-site internship begins |
Friday, August 5 |
Last day of 8-week summer program |
For Student Interns
How to apply
As an Intern you will:
- Participate in an 8-week, 20-hour per week summer session and receive $12 an hour.
- Meet your designated mentor during X3 Intern & Mentor orientation.
- Present a final presentation of the internship experience.
- Provide your own transportation to and from their internship site.
- Provide documentation of your eligibility to work in the US.
Summer calendar:
June 13 - 14 |
2-day student intern on-boarding with FFE X3 |
Wednesday, June 15 |
X3 Intern & Mentor orientation |
Thursday, June 16 |
X3 on-site internship begins |
Friday, August 5 |
Last day of 8-week summer program |
X3 Coach
As an X3 Coach you will:
- Participate in an 11-week, 20-hour per week summer session and receive $25 an hour.
- Provide coaching support for a cohort of Interns during their 8-week summer internship.
- Coordinate and support relationships with site mentors and intern participants.
Summer calendar:
Summer calendar details:
Monday, June 6 |
X3 Coach on-boarding and training with FFE X3 staff |
Friday, Aug. 19 |
Last day of 11-week summer program |
For X3 Coaches
As an X3 Coach you will:
- Participate in an 11-week, 20-hour per week summer session and receive $25 an hour.
- Provide coaching support for a cohort of Interns during their 8-week summer internship.
- Coordinate and support relationships with site mentors and intern participants.
Summer calendar:
Monday, June 6 |
X3 Coach on-boarding and training with FFE X3 staff |
Friday, Aug. 19 |
Last day of 11-week summer program |