CCL Tools and Resources

Valley High School's, Viking Fab Team, is in Need of Work

Valley High School's Viking Fab team in the metal shop is looking for more jobs to complete. If you or someone you know has anything you’d like fabricated, repaired, maintained, etc, please contact the Viking Fab team. Any work is greatly appreciated, and will be handled on a first come, first served basis. Please Contact: The Viking Fab Team 

CareerSafe 

The CareerSafe program is an entirely online learning experience that’s available any time, from anywhere. From OSHA-authorized safety and health training to employability skills, our courses are an interactive and engaging solution to your professional development needs. 

• Getting and Replacing Your OSHA Cards
  • CareerSafe's guide to getting and/or replacing student OSHA cards 
• Contact Support
  • Our US-based Customer Care team is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern and weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, except on holidays.
• Help Center
  • The CareerSafe Help Center, will find quick answers to our most commonly asked support questions, including links to relevant guides for step-by-step instructions.

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC)

From the familiar to unexpected, fall in love with Hispanic cultures at the National Hispanic Cultural Center(NHCC). NHCC offers internship and volunteer opportunities to all ages.

Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement has tools and resources for elementary, middle and high school students, particularly entrepreneurial lessons and "The Money Jar" podcasts geared towards exploring entrepreneurial ideas.

• Job Shadow Opportunities 
• The Job Shadow Flyer (PDF) contains great information for those interested in becoming a host site.
• The Money JAR
• The Money JAR - Junior Achievement Radio, is produced by Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington in Portland, Oregon. We incorporate youth voices to talk about financial literacy, careers, entrepreneurship, and common challenges that young people face as they enter the economics of life.
• Virtual Career Speaker Series

• The Career Speaker Series is designed to feature business professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovative thinkers from a variety of industries in New Mexico, this powerful career readiness experience is open to New Mexico students in grades 6-12. Speakers will share details about their current role, their educational journey, and their unique path to career success, followed by a live Q&A with participating Junior Achievement students.

Class 101: Empower. Serve. Inspire. 

At Class 101, Sandia Heights, NM, helps students and families navigate the college planning process. The end result? Students get into a great college at a price your family can afford.

NM Career Clusters Guide

The New Mexico Public Education Department has published an excellent Career Clusters Guide - English (PDF) and Career Cluster Guide - Spanish (PDF). This guide provides information on career clusters and what programs of study might be followed for specific careers. The beginning of this guide is a career interest inventory to help students identify which career pathways to pursue. 

• Here's how to use the 16 career Clusters, Career Pathways & Tools - English (PDF).
• Here's how to use the 16 career Clusters, Career Pathways & Tools - Spanish (PDF).

Next Step Plan

Transition planning can be documented using the Next Step Plan. This document will help plan and document the path to graduation through a program of study.

CNM CTE

Did you know that Central New Mexico Community College offers career technical education?

Job Mentor Program

The Job Mentor Program is offered by the City of Albuquerque as part of the Community Recreation & Educational Initiatives (CREI) Division of the City of Albuquerque Department of Family and Community Services.

The Job Mentor Program (JMP) prepares high school students for the workforce through a school-based program and paid summer internships. 

Youth Development Inc. (YDI) 

Youth Development Inc (YDI) is comprised of programs that provide alternative education, drop out prevention and workforce development services to youth and young adults. EE&T serves over 3,000 youth and adults per year providing tutoring, High School Equivalency Diploma instruction (GED or HiSET,) workforce training, leadership activities, mentoring, job development and work experience.

All programs and services are aimed at empowering youth to further develop the skills and education necessary to promote positive citizenship in their community.

O*NET OnLine

Try this new electronic tool recommended by New Mexico Public Education Department as a tool for career exploration and job analysis.  O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!

Earn as you learn CNA Program at Genesis

Thinking of becoming a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) but not sure where to begin?  Genesis is looking for motivated and compassionate individuals who care and want to make a difference in the lives of others. No experience necessary!  They will cover the cost of your tuition and training fees for a state-approved nurse aide training program. Genesis has been training and developing nurse aides (DOCX) for more than 20 years, with 10,000+ graduates, and counting. 

Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) can help you to a great career! Check out the course catalog and give your local representative Chris a call at 505-208-1600 if you would like to explore Universal Technical Institute after graduation.

Motivation Education & Training Inc.

Motivation Education & Training Inc. can help you to start your own career if you or family member can qualify as a farmworker! This is a national farmworkers jobs program (DOCX) is a locally administered program of services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents. It is FREE! Just meet the requirements (DOCX) and you or family member could get your CDL (DOCX) for free.

CHEGG Internships

Did you know that CHEGG offers both Albuquerque summer job internships as well as virtual internships nationwide?  Check it out at CHEGG Internships! 

Explore. Act. Tell. 

Explore. Act. Tell. is a free project-based learning program that teaches 6th -12th grade students to understand and combat food insecurity in their community. Once registered CTE teachers and students will have access to four interactive lessons. Registration is free!

The New Mexico Association of Food Banks 

The New Mexico Association of Food Banks  is a collaboration of five New Mexico food banks, providing food to our neighbors in need.  Food is distributed by each member food bank through a statewide network of hunger relief locations impacting every county in the state.

Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico

The Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico, is the largest non-profit dedicated to solving the food insecurity in New Mexico. The Roadrunner Food Bank distributes food through specialized programs helping children, families and seniors at schools, low-income senior housing sites, senior centers and with and through health care partnerships

The Storehouse New Mexico 

If you or someone you know is skipping meals and going hungry, let them know the Storehouse New Mexico food pantry is here to help. People who visit the Storehouse receive a full shopping cart of free groceries, including a pre-packed box of nonperishable items, plus meats, dairy, and fruits and/or vegetables. The food is being pre-packed in carts by our staff and volunteers. Each person will check in with our staff, get a number, and then collect their food outside at the south door. Full information on what to bring and our calendar is on the Need Food page.

Rio Grande Food Project

Rio Grande Food Project (RGFP) is the largest food pantry on Albuquerque’s west side located at 600 Coors Blvd. NW (south of Interstate 40), in an area known as a “food desert” where a significant portion of residents do not have sufficient access to quality food.  RGFP offers FREE grocery pickup for income-qualifying Individuals and Families 

New Mexico Crisis And Access Line

If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health or substance use crisis please call 1-855-662-7474 or 988. All calls made to the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line are free and confidential, answered 24/7 by professionals who want to help. The NM Crisis And Access Line offers countless resources and support available for anyone in need.

• Crisis and Access Line: 1-855-662-7474 (Call only)
• Peer-to-Peer Warm Line: 1-855-466-7100 (Call or text) 

24-Hour Crisis Lines

24/7 help is available. If you or some one you know is struggling through crisis please reach out to one of the many Mental Health/ Crisis Support Hotlines provided.

• UNM Mental Health: 505-272-2800
• Alcoholics Anonymous: 505-266-1900
• Albuquerque Rape Crisis: 505-266-7711
• AGORA UNM Crisis Center: 505-277-3013
• Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-773-3645
• Child Abuse Hot Line: 505-841-6100
• Elder Abuse Hot Line: 1-866-654-3219 or 505-476-4912
• New Mexico Rape Crisis Center: 505-266-7711

Cook Center For Human Connection

The Cook Center For Human Connection provides, "avenues for mental health support. We live in an increasingly isolated world where human connection is more important than ever. By strengthening human connection and providing avenues to mental health support for those most in need, the Cook Center for Human Connection is working to eliminate 100% of suicide."

ARTI (Anti Racist Training Institute) & United South Broadway Corporation 

For assistance with anti-racism training or housing problems for your students' families, reach out to ARTI (Anti Racist Training Institute) or for housing issues United South Broadway Corporation