College and Career Resources

The New Mexico Department of WorkForce Solutions has two amazing tools to help guide students for career opportunities: 

1. Career Exploration: The process of identifying careers you're interested in is called career exploration. Take the time now to evaluate who you are and what you want so you can get started on the right path.
2. Why I Work: A financial tool that shows you how much money you need to make to afford the things you want and need. Use "Why I Work" to get an idea of how much you need to earn and explore occupations with wages that match what you need.

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) New Mexico: Paid on-the-job training with local contractors and evening classroom instruction at NO COST to the Apprentice: Carpentry (4 years), Electrical (4 years), HVAC-R Technician (4 years), Masonry (3 years), Plumbing (4 years), Sheet Metal (4 years).
• TLC Plumbing: Work full time, learn a trade, earn a license certificate or degree: Electrical, HVAC-R Technician, Plumbing Project Manager, and Auto/Diesel Mechanic
• Healthy Neighborhoods Albuquerque increases jobs and economic activity in neighborhoods in Albuquerque: Patient Transporter, Food service Aide, Patient Aide, Tech Patient Services, and Logistics Tech
• Military: Start the with Armed services Vocation Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) that is a test to measure your abilities and help predict future academic and occupational success in the military: Air Force, Army, Navy, New Mexico Army National Guard, Marines
• Court Reporting: Two years of school. Start with a 6-week class to learn the basics of steno theory in a virtual classroom environment. Email: nmcramail@gmail.com for more information.
• Deep Dive Coding: Computer coding at an intensive training bootcamp. CNM Ingenuity, (505) 224-4717.
• Job Corps:  You can live on campus for FREE and learn manufacturing, health care, automotive, hospitality and more!