Reproductive justice, entrepreneurial/financial independence and career training

Provides work-focused services for individuals to advance through training that will guide them in earning a living wage and advancing job skills, free job preparation and resume workships

Job preparation, help with unemployment, job training, connection with potential employers, resume training

Educate, Empower, Employ and Enforce

501(c)(3) nonprofit. Operates as the Administrative Entity for workforce funds in 10 northern counties. Serves 27.6% of NM total population.

A Proud Partner of the American Job Center Network”
To educate & train our workforce to meet the changing needs of Northern New Mexico

Offers 6 Programs of Study: School of Business, Media & Technology, College of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, School of Social Work, and School of Nursing.

College offers more than 35 degrees and certificates in 7 Areas of Study.: Allied Health Sciences, Education, Humanities, Nursing, Business, General Science, Vocational Education . As well as, Adult Education Department: College of Career Readiness Institute.

Workforce development in healthcare shortage areas.

• Employer Services
• Career Specialists
• Job Search Help
• Good Skills Classes
• Seniors 55+ Employment
• Veterans' Employment
• Production Assistant Training

Programs:

• Employment Training Programs
• Dropout Prevention Programs
• Sponsor Childcare and Adult Food Program
• Utility Assistance Program
• Rent Assistance and Childcare for Low-Income Individuals in SE and SW New Mexico.

*SERVICES ARE FOR MILITARY PERSONELL AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY*

Military and Family Readiness Services 

• Family Readiness Program
• Volunteer Resource Program
• Career Focus Program
• Personal Financial Management Program
• Relocation Assistance Program
• Transition Assistance Program
• Family Life Consultant
• Casualty Assistance/Survivor Benefits
• Discovery Center

Family Support

Child and Youth Programs The Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs assist military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of the mission and family life by catering programs and services for eligible children and youth from birth through 18 years of age.

Spouse State Licensure Moving across state lines creates barriers to career longevity, and those obstacles are heightened by state and career-specific professional license regulations. Licensure portability refers to the ability to transfer a professional license from one state or U.S. jurisdiction to another so that a professional can continue their occupation after relocation.

Spouse Employment Fact Sheet Accelerating the development of interstate compacts to support professional license reciprocity for Military Spouses. 

Commissary Fact Sheet We are changing the commissary funding model to ensure the Defense Commissary Agency can provide the greatest savings possible to patrons. This action cuts grocery prices at the register to achieve at least 25% savings for commissary patrons.

Moving Fact Sheet The Military OneSource PCS & Military Moves page connects service members and their families to everything they need to master PCS moves, from making a move request to getting support for all areas of their move. 

Dislocation Allowance Fact Sheet Dislocation Allowance is a single payment intended to cover the cost service members incur when relocating their household for a PCS move. 

Expanded Military Parental Leave The Expanded Military Parental Leave Program builds on the Defense Department’s support of military families by streamlining and enhancing parental leave.

Five and Thrive Five & Thrive was created to improve quality-of-life challenges our Air and Space Force families face in five focus areas: Childcare, Education, Healthcare, Housing, and Spouse Employment. 

• NATIONAL FARMWORKER JOBS PROGRAM
• NATIONAL FARMWORKER JOBS PROGRAM - HOUSING
• SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
• HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START & CHILD ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM
• HOME VISITING & PARENTING PROGRAMS
• FATHERS AND FAMILIIES PROGRAMS
• SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, & FAMILIES PROGRAM

Residential Care

• Children in our Residential Care program live in a home-like cottage setting that accommodates up to eight children. Each cottage has married Christian couples who serve as house parents, caring for the children on a 24-hour basis. Life at NMBCH is not unlike life in a typical family.
• House parents are trained and committed to helping each child grow physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially. This guidance and growth enables the child to meet personal goals and ultimately make significant lifestyle changes.
• Children attend Portales Public Schools and participate in athletics as well as other extracurricular activities through the schools. They are also involved in our 4H Club.

Hope Counseling

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Conflict
• Grief and/or Loss
• Stress Management
• Problem-Solving Methods
• Decision Making
• Marriage and Family Problems
• Communication Issues
• Anger Management
• Building and Maintaining a Positive Self-Image
• General Life Transitions
• Family Issues
• Marital Issues

Bridge to Hope (CJC)

(Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.)

• Parenting Skills
• Anger/Stress Management
• Boundaries
• Money and Time Management
• Computer Skills
• Interview, Resume & Job Search
• Bible Study
• ESL
• High School Equivalency Exam and tutoring
• and more

Christian Men's/Women's Job Corps

• Life skills training
• Job skills training
• Computer skills training
• Mentoring
• Bible Study

Adoption Services

The New Mexico Department of Veteran's Services is here to help Veterans and their families to obtain state and federal benefits.

• Career Consultant
• Training & Education
• Job Skills Assessment
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Mock It Till You Rock It!
• Workshops