Thanks to the NMSI team, we have
successfully exceeded our student
placement goals despite the many
fluctuations in the employment
sector and NMSI internal staff
transitions. We connected with over
600 students through different
initiatives. Our efforts address
the gap in employment readiness
by targeting the learning and
development of CAMP students'
needs through collaborative
workshops with employer relations
like Toast, Kellogg's Co, and Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Our team developed several
strategies to expand new
partnerships with higher
education institutions to ensure
the broadening of CAMP student
development nationwide. Most
recently, NMSI established a formal
partnership with the University of
New Mexico (UNM), CAMP. We are
encouraging the existing 59 CAMP
programs to follow the model
established between UNM, CAMP,
and NMSI, of successfully securing
internship opportunities for UNM
CAMP students.
Our CAMP students have performed
well in their internship placements,
increasing the demand for
continued interest by employers
for CAMP students. For example,
our collaboration with the Office
of Migrant Affairs at the Michigan
Department of Health and Human
Services (MDHHS) remains
committed to recruiting CAMP
students for the MDHHS Student
Assistant Summer Internships.
The Office of Migrant Affairs is a
leading state agency responsible
for assessing, developing, and
coordinating services for Michigan's
migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
It is essential to acknowledge
that this would not be possible
without the participation of the
many CAMP programs and the
companies we are partners with,
who believe in the vision of NMSI
and commit to providing competitive
paid opportunities for migrant and
seasonal farmworkers students.
NMSI's success is partly due to the
leadership of Samantha Velez, who
resigned from her role this month.
A new search is underway, and
until the position is filled, Salvador
Chavez will serve as Interim
Associate Director. Salvador will
continue building and representing
the mission of NMSI. Salvador is a
CAMP alumnus of Michigan State
University. He brings a wealth
of knowledge about corporate
relations and a keen understanding
of the migrant and seasonal
farmworker community.
We end this year with deep
satisfaction from the achievements
of the NMSI team and all of
the accomplishments of CAMP
students.
Lastly, a special thank you to
CoBank, who has supported NMSI
unconditionally since 2014 and
continues providing professional
and career opportunities to CAMP
students nationwide.
WORDS from
our director
This year has been full of growth, evolution, and positive changes. NMSI supported
30 students from around the country.
CONTENTS
Words from Our Director 3
Program Statements 4
Our Story 6
Our Main Area of Expertise 8
Our Partnering Institutions 10
NMSI at a Glance 12
Annual Data Points 13
Our Student Interns 14
Our Partnering Employers 16
Our Team 18
Our Social Media 20
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NMSI Director
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PROGRAM
STATEMENTS
OPENING DOORS FOR MIGRANT FARMWORKER STUDENTS
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To support College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
students nationwide to make internship opportunities possible
MISSION
PURPOSE
To encourage and support CAMP students in finding experiential
learning opportunities that will prepare them for future careers
VISION
To increase the representation of a diverse labor force in
the United States
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
ASSISTING WITH PROFESSIONAL GROWTH FOR
CAMP STUDENTS
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To provide
direct access to internship opportunities by connecting NMSI
participants to employers that are seeking to enhance diversity
To facilitate
the connection between students and employers
To ensure
a learning outcome and quality internship by completing an individualize
pre- and post-learning agreement with the employer and student
To advocate
for adaptive hiring practices that are inclusive of all students
Since 2014, CoBank has generously
supported NMSI and the dynamic
practices that lead to the securement
of internships and professional
development for Migrant Seasonal Farm
Worker (MSFW) students, ensuring a
diverse labor force.
The National Migrant Scholars
Internship Initiative advocates for
adaptive hiring practices that support
MSFW students who have participated
in the College Assistance Migrant
Program (CAMP). NMSI facilitates
the connection between students
and employers and provides a pool
of qualified diverse candidates to
employers. Additionally, NMSI identifies
potential financial burdens students
may encounter during their internship,
eliminates them, and develops an
Employer Agreement that directly
supports the student.
NMSI’s focus is on three supportive
areas that target financial, experiential
learning, and professional development
to ensure the holistic development of
tomorrow’s labor force.
CAMP is federally funded through
the U.S. Department of Education,
Oice of Migrant Education. CAMP
assists students who are migratory or
seasonal farmworkers (or children of
such workers) enrolled in their first
year of undergraduate studies at an
Institution of Higher Education. The
funding supports the completion of the
first year of studies. The program serves
approximately 2,000 CAMP participants
annually nationwide.
Internships
match
Learning
outcome
equitable
support
OUR
STORY
NMSI is financially supported by the generous
contribution of CoBank
Creating experiences for students that enhance the
diversity in the labor force of the United States
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Students have
the opportunity
to develop and
apply the skills,
theories and
concepts learned
in the classroom.
Professional
development
is learning
to maintain
professional skills
through formal
workshops.
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Supporting students with resources
to establish internship
opportunities
OUR MAIN
AREA of EXpertise
FINANCIAL RESOURSES, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A well-functioning
financial support
system promotes
creativity,
innovation, and
inclusive personal
growth.
NMSI supports internships and employment opportunities for
MSFW students, and ensures they have the skills and tools
necessary to be more successful after they graduate. NMSI
provides tailored services that facilitate equal representation in
the workforce and offers professional development opportunities
by enhancing professional communication in interviews, and by
building high-quality resumes and cover letters.
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Breaking Barriers
NMSI’s focus is on three supportive areas that target financial, experiential learning, and
professional development. NMSI’s Financial support alleviates and removes financial barriers
that MSFW students face during an internship. NMSI guarantees a Learning outcome that
provides hands-on experience that will ultimately support their competitiveness in the
workforce upon graduation. For preparation, NMSI provides Professional Development
workshops that cater to the MSFW student population.
DEVELOPING STUDENTS INTO PROFESSIONALS
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) assists
students who are migratory or seasonal farmworkers
(or children of such workers) enrolled in their first year of
undergraduate studies at an Institute of Higher Education
(IHE). The funding supports completion of the first year of
studies. Competitive five-year grants for CAMP projects are
made to IHEs or to nonprofit private agencies that cooperate
with such institutions. The program serves approximately
2,000 CAMP participants annually.
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Arizona State University
Arizona Western College
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Marcos
Mendocino College
Rancho Santiago Community College
Reedley College
Chemeketa Community College
Oregon State University
Portland Community College
Treasure Valley Community College
Central Washington University
Columbia Basin College
Eastern Washington University
Heritage University
University of Washington
Washington State University
Skagit Valley College
Wenatchee Valley College
West Hills Community College
Yakima Valley College
The Western Migrant Stream
Adams State University
Metropolitan State University of Denver
University of Colorado Boulder
Boise State University
Lewis & Clark State College
University of Idaho
Idaho State University
Fort Scott Community College
Kansas State University
University of Kansas, Heartland
New Mexico State University
Northern New Mexico College
University of New Mexico
El Paso Community College
St. Edward’s University
Texas A&M International University
West Texas A&M University
University of Houston
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley,
Brownsville
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley,
Edinburg
The Central Migrant Stream The Eastern Migrant Stream
Miami Dade College
University of South Florida
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
University of North Georgia
Valdosta State University
Salisbury University
Michigan State University
Western Michigan University
Crowder College
Drury University
SUNY Oneonta
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Inter American University of
Puerto Rico
59 CAMP PROGRAMS
IN THE UNITED STATES
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OUR
Partnering Institutions
INTERNSHIPS
IN 2022
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NMSI at a
Glance
Annual Data Points
2022
200
Internships from 2015 to 2022
30
This year, similar to national
trends for the last years, we
saw a large influx and need for
support of students within the
Health Care Industry
41%
OF NMSI INTERNSHIPS ARE
RELATED TO AGRICULTURE
450
INTERSHIP HOURS AVERAGE
FOR CAMP STUDENTS
Categories from Bureau of Labor Statistics by Industry
“I would like to thank CoBank for supporting CAMP
students. If it wasn’t for them, many of us wouldn’t have
the opportunity to be part of an internship so I’m very
thankful with them and their financial support.”
“Gracias por ayudarnos. Thank you for helping us. It's extremely
beneficial to us all to get this experience because it helps us
better understand ourselves and where we are on our career path.
this summer I finally got a job where I loved every second of it!”
“NMSI helped me in ways I cannot describe. This internship was one
of the biggest steps I have taken to pursue my career goals and
NMSI made it possible for me to get paid and gave me people to guide
me along the way. I wouldn't change anything.”
Enrique Aguilar
Washington State University
HITT Contracting
Anel Aguilar
Michigan State University
USDA
Jaqueline Cortes
Western Michigan University
MDHHS
Jose Duran
University of Idaho
SAF
Ashley Galaviz
University of New Mexico
Dentistry Divine Smile
Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez
Michigan State University
Hyatt Regency
Eva Ramirez
Western Michigan University
MDHHS
Daniela Aguilar Carranza
University of Idaho
SAF
Richard Carbajal
Michigan State University
MDOT
Lucia Cruz
University of Houston
MIRC
Jacquelin Flores
University of South Florida
Cohen & Grieb P.A.
Diana Hernandez
Valdosta State University
SAF
Noemi Mendez
Western Michigan University
MDHHS
Mayra Reyes
University of New Mexico
Aetos Real Estate Services
Cesar Bedolla-Hurtado
Washington State University
Coughlin Porter Lundeen
Selina Chacon
University of New Mexico
East San Jose Elementary
Daniela De La Cruz
Western Michigan University
MDHHS
Hugo Ceron Sandoval
Michigan State University
PepsiCo
Priscilla Flores
Western Michigan University
Rehab Specialist
Jaqueline Palacios-Molinar
Adams State University
City of Chicago
Sofia Mireles-Gonzalez
Michigan State University
WKAR
Cristo Romero
Valdosta State University
UFW Foundation
Tomas Ruiz
Michigan State University
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Joel Soto
Western Michigan University
MDHHS
Rosa Villagrana
University of New Mexico
CATS
George Ramirez-Madrigal
Michigan State University
DO Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin
Anthony Salazar
Western Michigan University
MDHHS
Fany Lopez
California State University, Fresno
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
Valdomero Ruiz
Western Michigan University
Farmworker Legal Services
Isabelle Bryson
Crowder College
Missouri Attorney General's Office
OUR STUDENT INTERNS
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2022 Student HighlightS .
• NMSI facilitates the connection between students and employers
• Access to a pool of diverse student candidates to meet employers’ hiring
requirements
• Financial resources to offset the cost of an internship
• Supportive resources to create and maintain an inclusive and equitable work
environment
WE DO THE RECRUITING, SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO
OUR Partnering Employers
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connecting students to employers
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FINANCIAL RESOURSES, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OPENING DOORS FOR MIGRANT FARMWORKER STUDENTS
Luis Alonzo Garcia
Director
Salvador Chavez
Interim Associate Director
Zainab Ascencio
Communications and Administrative Assistant
Lupe Velasquez
Student Assistant
OUR TEAM
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ASSISTING WITH PROFESSIONAL GROWTH FOR
CAMP STUDENTS
FINANCIAL RESOURCES, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
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Our 2022 NMSI Interns
share their internship experiences,
learnings, and gratitude to CoBank
Please click the above video to watch it
OUR
SOCIAL
MEDIA
@NMSI.CAMP.Internships
@nmsi_camp
@nmsi_camp
LET’S STAY CONNECTED!
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