Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
CNM works to provide high-quality education through difficult economic changes. The shifts in the economy may have hurt your employment, but we want you to move forward with us.
This page was created with you in mind: workers displaced by the economic crisis, looking for guidance, and wanting to start a new, steady, higher-paying job in a short amount of time.
Tuition Assistance
The New Mexico Workforce Connection centers in the Central Region can provide access for up to $9,000 in tuition assistance. There is also up to $15,000 available in tuition assistance to those individuals who pursue “stackable credentials.” Stackable credentials can be a combination of many things but can include a bootcamp coupled with an industry-recognized certification.
Get Trained and Start a New Job
The following CNM programs are great options offered at a fraction of the cost of a four-year institution. CNM is designated as a Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider (ETP) in the Central Region of New Mexico.
WIOA Approved Short-Term Programs
WIOA funding is available to eligible individuals.
- CDL Class A
- CDL Class B
- Accounting, Associate of Applied Science
- Bookkeeping, Certificate of Completion
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Academic Requirements, Post Degree Certificate of Completion
- Payroll Clerk, Certificate of Completion
Alternative Teacher Licensure Program
- Alternative Teacher Licensure (Post Degree Certificate of Completion), Elementary Education Concentration
- Alternative Teacher Licensure (Post Degree Certificate of Completion), Secondary Education Concentration
- Alternative Teacher Licensure (Post Degree Certificate of Completion), Special Education Concentration
- Special Education Teacher Training (SETT) Program
- Automotive Service Fundamentals, Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Technology, Certificate of Completion
- Transportation Technology (AAS), Automotive Technology Concentration
- Airframe Maintenance Technician, Certificate of Completion
- Aviation Maintenance Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Powerplant Maintenance Technician, Certificate of Completion
- Biotechnology, Associate of Science
- Biotechnology, Certificate of Completion
- Business, Associate of Arts
- Business Administration (AAS), Business Administration Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Business Analytics Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Entrepreneurship Concentration
- Business Administration, Certificate of Completion
- General Business, Certificate of Completion
- Project Management, Certificate of Completion
- Retail Management, Certificate of Completion
Carpentry and Construction Program
- Carpentry Technology (AAS), General Woodworking and Construction
- CNM Law Enforcement Academy, Certificate of Completion
- Public Safety 911 Dispatcher, Certificate of Achievement
Community Health Worker Program
- Community Health Worker, Certificate of Achievement
Computer Information Systems (CIS) Program
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Network Administration Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Network Administration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Cloud Computing and Systems Administration Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Cloud Computing and Systems Administration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Cyber Security Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Cyber Security
- Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science
- Business Animation
- Data Science
- Digital Media
- Fullstack Web Development
- IT Professional Series:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Java Enterprise & Android Mobile
- LPI Linux Essentials Certification
- Salesforce Certification
- UX/UI Design
Electric Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship
- Electrical Trades, Certificate of Completion
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B), Certificate of Achievement
- Engineering, Associate of Science
- Exercise Science and Wellness, Associate of Applied Science
- CNM Fire Academy, Certificate of Completion
- Fire Science, Associate of Applied Science
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Program
- Commercial, Industrial HVAC & Building Performance, Certificate of Completion
Machine Tool Technology Program
- Basic Machine Tool Skills, Certificate of Completion
Medical Coding and Billing for Outpatient Services
Medical Transcription Editing Program
- Nurse Refresher
- Nursing, Associate of Applied Science
- Dietary Manager, Certificate of Achievement - Pathway 1
- Dietary Manager, Certificate of Achievement - Pathway 3b
- Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Applied Science
- Physics, Associate of Science
- Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Sociology, Associate of Arts
- Sterile Processing Technician, Certificate of Achievement
- Teacher Education (AA), Elementary/Special Education Concentration
- Veterinary Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Welding Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Additional Short-Term Programs
The following short-term programs are not approved for WIOA funding, but scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance may be available.
Alternative Teacher Licensure Program
- Alternative Teacher Licensure (Post Degree Certificate of Completion), Early Childhood PreK-Grade 3 Concentration
- Business Analytics, Certificate of Completion
- Customer Service, Certificate of Completion
- Digital Media Marketing, Certificate of Completion
Beverage Production and Management Program
- Beverage Management, Certificate of Completion
- Beverage Production & Management (AAS), Brewing Concentration
- Beverage Production & Management (AAS), Wine Concentration
- Brewing Technology, Certificate of Completion
- Distilled Spirits Technology, Certificate of Completion
- Biology, Associate of Science
Cardiovascular Sonography (CVS) Program
- Cardiovascular Sonography, Associate of Applied Science
- Chemistry, Associate of Arts
Computer Information Systems (CIS) Program
- DevSecOps, Certificate of Completion
- Computer Science, Associate of Science
Construction Management Program
- Construction Management Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Criminology, Associate of Arts
- Baking, Certificate of Completion
- Culinary Arts (AAS), Advanced Baking and Pastry Concentration
- Culinary Arts (AAS), Culinary Arts Concentration
- Culinary Fundamentals, Certificate of Completion
- Food Service Management, Certificate of Completion
- Dental Assisting, Certificate of Completion
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate of Applied Science
Diesel Equipment Technology Program
- Diesel Equipment Technology, Certificate of Completion
Early Childhood Multicultural Education Program
- Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA), Birth-3rd Grade Teacher Concentration
- Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA), Early Childhood Program Administration Concentration
- Early Childhood Program Administration, Certificate of Completion
- Fast-Track Early Childhood Education Degree
- Electrical Trades (AAS), Photovoltaic (PV) Concentration
- Electrical Trades (AAS), Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Concentration
- Electrical Trades, Certificate of Completion
- Residential Wiring, Certificate of Completion
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program
- Emergency Medical Services (AAS), Paramedic Concentration
- Emergency Medical Services (Certificate of Completion), Intermediate Concentration
- Fitness, Certificate of Completion
Film and Digital Media Program
- Film Crew Technician, Certificate of Completion
- Post Production Technician, Certificate of Completion
- Wildland Firefighter Type 1, Certificate of Completion
Geographic Information Technology Program
- Geographic Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Geographic Information Technology, Certificate of Completion
- Pre-Health Science (AA), General Health Sciences Concentration
- Pre-Health Science (AS), Pre-Medical Concentration
Health, Wellness & Public Safety Program
- Health, Wellness, and Public Safety (HWPS), Certificate of Completion
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Program
- Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Residential HVAC, Certificate of Completion
Hospitality and Tourism Program
- Hospitality and Tourism, Certificate of Completion
- Human Services, Associate of Arts
- Integrated Studies, Associate of Applied Science
- General Studies, Certificate of Completion
- Liberal Arts, Associate of Arts
- Medical Assistant, Certificate of Completion
Medical Laboratory Technician Program
- Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement
- Modern Languages (AA), Spanish Concentration
- Spanish Language, Certificate of Completion
New Mexico Real Estate Academy by CNMI
- Administrative Assistant, Certificate of Completion
- Medical Administrative Assistant, Certificate of Completion
Patient Care Technician Program
- Patient Care Technician, Certificate of Achievement
- Pharmacy Technician Entry Level, Certificate of Completion
Plumbing and Gas Fitting Program
- Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Certificate of Completion
- Pre-Law, Associate of Arts
Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep
- Respiratory Therapy, Associate of Applied Science
Retail Management Certificate Program
- Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Teacher Education (AA), Secondary Concentration
Contact Information
Questions about WIOA tuition assistance and eligibility?
Contact the New Mexico Workforce Connection WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Program at [email protected] or call (505) 843-1900 for more details about tuition assistance, supportive services, and the eligibility and enrollment process.