Alamogordo High School Summer Internships, Ferguson Academy and More

The Alamogordo Public Schools 2025 Summer Internship Program and the Ferguson Academy has completed it’s summer program with great success. 

Over the past few weeks, several Alamogordo High School students have gained hands-on experience, grown professionally, and explored real-world careers in fields like banking, building trades, technology, and others.

APS expressed their gratitude to dedicated district mentors for investing their time, expertise, and support into our students, and to LOCO Credit Union for being an outstanding community partner throughout this journey.

The Ferguson Academy interns officially completed their internship, gaining hands-on experience in law enforcement and public safety through a program that honors the legacy of  Alamogordo Officer Anthony Ferguson. 

Over the past few weeks, these students trained alongside the dedicated professionals of the Alamogordo Police Department and Alamogordo Fire Department, building skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of what it means to protect others.Congratulations to each of our Ferguson Academy graduates! 

Also concluding this week was Cyber Camp where students dove deep into the digital world, learning how to stay safe, smart, and responsible online! From exploring cyber ethics and online safety to understanding how computers work and what makes virtual machines tick, our campers were fully engaged.

They also tackled real-world threats like malware and phishing, played Packet Protector to defend their own networks, and explored tools and strategies that cybersecurity experts use every day. 

With hands-on activities, team challenges, and even a round of Tetris to recharge, our future cyber defenders are gaining the skills to protect and lead in today’s tech-driven world! This is a camp that would have been ideal for several adults to learn from.

Congratulations to the many APS participants. 

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