We are excited to offer this career preparation training program designed to provide a strong foundation for a successful and rewarding career as a Clinical Research Professional. By enrolling college students from communities across New Mexico, we aim to strengthen the clinical research workforce. This approach supports the development of study teams that are familiar with the populations served by research in the state, which can help foster trust between researchers and community members—a vital component in achieving the goals of community-based clinical and translational research initiatives.