Supporting Business, Promoting the Workforce

Employers can access pre-screened applicants at the business center; take advantage of employee on-the-job training for underemployed individuals; access employee resumes online; and obtain support setting up a job fair.

Job Seekers can get skills assessed for job placement; obtain assistance with resume writing, job searching, and interview techniques; and learn about apprenticeships and educational opportunities.

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Driven by the Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico, Business and Career Centers will assist area employers and provide quality resources for people exploring career opportunities. “With fewer dollars being allocated to the local workforce boards, we are challenged everyday to work a lot smarter”, says Lawrence Rael.

It is this reality that has led to a focus on certain priority industries with occupations characterized by long-term stability: healthcare, construction, and manufacturing.

Bob Davey, Chair of the WCCNM Board noted, “We have done a tremendous job reaching out to more than 200 employers by inviting them to our offices at the Mid-Region Council of Governments and introducing them to all our Partners.”

Moreover, Workforce has stepped up its efforts to promote its services to neighborhood organizations, getting them involved in job fairs, thus increasing its visibility in the community. One example of the way in which WCCNM has assisted a priority industry, is TriCore Reference Laboratories’ success of the Phlebotomy Apprenticeship Program. TriCore assisted in bringing about a partnership with Albuquerque Job Corps, who supplied a majority of Phlebotomy Apprentices.  The UNM Department of Continuing Education is assisting this program by implementing the necessary curriculum.

The Mid Region Council of Governments is the administrative entity and fiscal agent for the New Mexico Workforce Connection in the central region of the state (Bernalillo, Torrance, Sandoval and Valencia Counties). The program receives both state (New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions) and federal funding (under the Workforce Investment Act). The central New Mexico Workforce Connection works to support industries, help businesses become competitive and profitable, and grow workers who are skilled and productive.