Overview

Comprised of approximately 35 members who are appointed by the Central Region’s Chief Elected Officials Board, the WCCNM Board is primarily business-led, with a majority of the members coming from and representing the private sector. Other board members represent labor and community-based organizations, education, workforce partners, economic development organizations and state agencies.

The Board’s Role

Board members apply their knowledge, experience and expertise to (1) build a strong economic environment in the Central Region that supports growing industries, competitive and profitable businesses, skilled and productive workers and thriving communities and (2) promote private sector involvement in the New Mexico Workforce Centers in order to assist employers in meeting their hiring needs.

In addition, Board members are responsible for planning, selecting one-stop operators, program monitoring and oversight, performance measures, choosing service providers and overseeing and approving the annual budget.

Board Members

WCCNM Board Officers (View Bios):

Chair
John Mierzwa – Ingenuity Software Labs, Inc.

Chair-Elect
Krista Kelley – Motiva Corporation

Treasurer
Beth Barela – Manpower of New Mexico

WCCNM Full Board: View Complete Board Member List

WCCNM Executive Standing Committee

View WCCNM Executive Standing Committee Charter

The WCCNM Executive Standing Committee assists the WCCNM Board in making decisions that will help the WCCNM achieve its vision, mission, annual goals, and initiatives. 

WCCNM Operations Standing Committee 

View WCCNM Operations Standing Committee Charter

The Operations Standing Committee will review and make recommendations to the WCCNM Full Board and or Executive Committee on service delivery, and all workforce partner matters related to WCCNM’s Regional One-Stop services, performance, monitoring activities, training provider approvals, and related activities.

WCCNM Economic Development Standing Committee

View WCCNM Economic Development Standing Committee Charter

The Economic Development Standing Committee will review and make recommendations to the Executive Committee on Regional economic developments and trends related to workforce development. The Economic Development Committee is structured to forge alliances with Central Region economic development organizations, businesses, communities, and training providers, identify workforce needs, develop strategies for county-level planning, bridge skill gaps, and support economic development initiatives. 

WCCNM Finance Standing Committee – PENDING INITIATION

View WCCNM Finance Standing Committee Charter

The WCCNM Finance Standing Committee shall assist the WCCNM Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities related to funding, expenses, and procurement consistent with the WCCNM’s fiscal policies, vision, mission, and goals.

WCCNM Youth Standing Committee

View WCCNM Youth Standing Committee Charter

The Youth Standing Committee will review and make recommendations to the Executive Committee on matters related to WCCNM’s youth provider program and other youth-related projects and initiatives.

WCCNM Disability Standing Committee

View WCCNM Disability Standing Committee Charter

The Disability Committee will review, advocate, and make recommendations for New Mexicans with Disabilities to the Executive Committee/Full Board on the physical and programmatic accessibility of all one-stop centers and related to WCCNM’s operations.

Board Meetings, Minutes and Agendas

Our Board Policies are currently undergoing review and being updated. Check back soon for a full, up-to-date list of all our current policies.

Board policies have been posted in accessible PDF format to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Signed versions of each policy are available upon request. Please contact Tawnya Rowland, Workforce Manager, for more information:

Phone number: 505-724-3658
Email: trowland@mrcog-nm.gov

WIOA 2020-2023 Four Year Plan

As required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), 679.580(a), the Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico (WCCMM) has developed ‘draft’ modifications to the WCCNM Four Year Local Plan to achieve WIOA priorities in New Mexico’s Central Region.

WIOA PY2020 – PY2023 Four-Year Plan

Additional Information
For additional information and/or copies please contact:

Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico
Attention: Tawnya Rowland, Workforce Manager
809 Copper Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone number: 505-724-3658
Email: trowland@mrcog-nm.gov

Additional Resources

• Reference Material: WIOA Guide for Local Workforce Development Boards and Chief Elected Officials
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)