Our WCCNM BOARD
The Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico (WCCNM) board oversees the workforce partner network and federally-funded employment and training programs and services in our four‐county region, which encompasses Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia counties. With over 40% of the state’s population residing in our region, WCCNM is the largest workforce development board in New Mexico.
The board’s primary role is to ensure that the workforce-related needs of employers, workers and job seekers in the Central Region are met.
How does our local Workforce Board (WCCNM) impact JOBS and the New Mexico economy?
Listen to the full interview HERE
With the New Mexico job market changing, workers are struggling to find sustainable, meaningful career paths, while employers in sectors ranging from tech to the local restaurant industry face a “skills gap” that can threaten their profitability and stability.
Hear from WCCNM Workforce Administrator Arthur Martinez during his interview on 96.3 KKOB News Radio.
You’ll learn how Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico is doing more than just posting job listings and hosting hiring events—it is recalibrating the local economy by acting as a strategic bridge between latent talent and industry demand.
Questions Regarding Our Board?
If you have questions or are interested in learning more about our board and/or board membership, please contact us.
Email: Arthur Martinez, Workforce Administrator
amartinez@mrcog-nm.gov l 505.724.3636
WCCNM Administrative Office
809 Copper Avenue NW l Albuquerque, NM 87102
Board Member Interest Form
Leadership in Action
Stacy Sacco Receives SBA Legacy Award
We are proud to recognize our Board Chair, Stacy Sacco, who was recently honored with the New Mexico SBA Legacy Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Stacy’s exceptional leadership and his ongoing commitment to driving economic prosperity for businesses and advancing workforce initiatives throughout our region.
Date modified: 05/28/2025
The Future of Greater Albuquerque’s Economy: A Vision in Motion
WCCNM is proud to feature and support the latest initiative from our board member Danielle Casey and the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)—a compelling short documentary titled “The Evolution and Future Path of Greater Albuquerque’s Economy.” This video highlights the transformation of our regional economy and presents a bold vision for its future.
At WCCNM, we believe in the power of regional partnerships and forward-thinking economic strategies. By sharing this story, we hope to inspire more local leaders, employers, and stakeholders to engage in the movement driving innovation and opportunity across Central New Mexico.
Date modified: 05/28/2025
Our Board Members
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
Stacy Sacco – Sacco Connections LLC - Chair-Elect
Vaadra Chavez – ScaleSmart HR - Treasurer
Karla Causey – African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
WCCNM Full Board: View Complete Board Member List
Standing Committees
WCCNM Executive Standing Committee
View WCCNM Executive Standing Committee Charter
The Executive Committee has the authority to act on behalf of the WCCNM on issues that cannot be deferred to the next WCCNM meeting. The Executive Committee will serve as the Board of Finance for the WCCNM, acting on all financial matters including the budget, lease and contracts.
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 WCCNM Full Board and or Executive Committee on matters related to WCCNM’s operations.
WCCNM Finance Standing Committee
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 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 Youth Standing Committee
View WCCNM Youth Standing Committee Charter
The Youth Council will review and make recommendations to the WCCNM Full Board and or Executive Committee on matters related to WCCNM’s youth provider program.
Board Meetings, Minutes and Agendas
Process for Requesting Documents:
The Board maintains an archive of all meeting minutes and agendas. If you would like to request a specific document from a specific year, please reach out to Nicole Giddings, Board Secretary, to make your request via Email: ngiddings@mrcog-nm.gov.
Board Meetings
- All Meetings are Hybrid
- 6/21/27 @ 1:30 pm – Full Board
- 6/8/27 @ 10:00 am – Chief Elected Officials
- 5/17/27 @ 1:30 pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 4/19/27 @ 1:30 pm – Full Board
- 3/15/27 @ 1:30 pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 2/22/27 @ 1:30 pm – Full Board
- 2/9/27 @ 10:00 am – Chief Elected Officials
- 1/25/27 @ 1:30 pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 12/14/26 @ 1:30 pm – Full Board
- 11/16/26 @ 10:00 am – Joint Chief Elected Official’s/Excutive Standing Committee
- 10/19/26 @ 1:30 pm – Full Board
- 9/23/26 @ 10:30 am – Special Full Board (See Meeting Notices section)
- 9/21/26 @ 1:30 pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 8/17/26 @ 1:30 pm – Full Board
- 7/20/26 @ 1:30 pm – Executive Standing Committ – CANCELLED
- 06/15/2026 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 06/09/2026 @10:00am – Chief Elected Official’s
- 05/18/2026 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 04/20/2026 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 03/16/2026 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee – CANCELLED
- 03/10/2026 @10:00am – Chief Elected Official’s – CANCELLED
- 02/23/2026 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 01/26/2026 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee – CANCELLED
- 12/15/2025 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 11/24/2025 @10:30 am – Executive Standing Committee (Special)
- 11/17/2025 @ 10:00am – Joint Chief Elected Official’s/Executive Standing Committee
- 10/20/2025 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 09/15/2025 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 08/18/2025 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 07/21/2025 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee –CANCELLED
- 07/08/2025 @10:00am – Chief Elected Official’s
- 06/16/2025 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 05/19/2025 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee – CANCELLED
- 04/21/2025 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 03/24/2025 @ 10:00am – Joint Chief Elected Official’s/Executive Standing Committee
- 02/24/2025 @ 1:30pm – Full Board – CANCELLED
- 01/27/2025 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee – CANCELLED
- 12/16/2024 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 11/18/2024 @10:00am – Executive Standing Committee
- 11/18/2024 @10:00am – Chief Elected Official’s
- 10/21/2024 @ 1:30pm – Full Board Meeting
- 09/16/2024 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 08/19/2024 @ 1:30pm – Full Board – CANCELLED
- 07/15/2024 @1:30pm – Executive Committee – CANCELLED
- 07/09/2024 @10:00am – Chief Elected Official’s
- 06/17/2024 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 05/20/2024 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 04/15/2024 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 03/18/2024 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 02/26/2024 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 01/09/2024 @10:00am – Chief Elected Official’s & Executive Standing Committee (Joint)
- 12/11/2023 @ 1:30pm – Full Board – CANCELLED
- 11/20/2023 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee – CANCELLED
- 10/30/2023 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 9/25/2023 @1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 8/21/2023 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 8/15/2023 @ 10am – Chief Elected Official’s
- 7/17/2023 @ 1:00pm – Executive Standing Committee – CANCELLED
- 6/26/2023 @ 1:30pm – Full Board Meeting – Hybrid Meeting
- 6/5/2023 @ 1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 4/17/2023 @ 1:30pm – Full Board
- 3/20/2023 @ 1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 2/27/2023 @ 1:30pm – Full Board Meeting
- 2/14/2023 @ 10:00 am – Chief Elected Official’s
- 1/16/2023 @ 1:30pm – Executive Standing Committee
- 1/10/2023 @ 10am – Chief Elected Official’s
Meeting Agendas
- 09/23/2026 – Special Full Board – Agenda
- 09/21/26 – Executive Standing Committee – Agenda
- 08/17/2026 – Full Board – Agenda
- 06/15/2026 – Full Board – Agenda
- 06/09/2026 – CEO Meeting – Agenda
- 04/20/2026 – Full Board – Agenda Packet
- 02/23/2026 – Full Board – Agenda Packet
Agenda Packet Availability
The agenda packet is available upon request. Individuals wishing to obtain a copy of the agenda packet may contact Nicole Giddings at NGiddings@mrcog-nm.gov.
Meeting Minutes
Board Policies
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.
General Policies
Administrative Policies
Monitoring & Oversight Policies
Operational Policies
OP-404 Change 4 Priority of Service
OP-406 Assessment Policy – Reinstatement
OP-410 Supportive Service Policy Change 12
OP-411 Change 5 Customized Training
OP-412 Change 6 On-the-Job Training Policy
OP-416 Change 6 Follow-Up Services Policy
OP – 418 Operational Policy In-Demand Occupations
OP-419 Change 9 ITA Policy
OP-422A Change 1 Participation and Co-Enrollment
OP-423 ETPL Policy change 2
OP-424 Change 2 Individual Career Services Policy
OP-426 Participant File Policy – Change 2
OP-427 Parameters for Utilization of Unrestricted-Non-WIOA Funds Change 2
OP-428 Definition of Additional Assistance Barrier for Youth Eligibility
OP-429 WIOA Performance Measures
OP-430 Self-Suffiency Policy Change 3
OP-431 One-Stop Certification Policy
OP-432 Personally Indentifiable Information Policy
OP-433 Change 2 Incumbent Worker Training
OP-434 One-Stop Operator Policy
OP-435 Work Experience- Internship Policy- Adult, Dislocated Worker & Youth Change 4
OP-436 Assistance Services to Wage Claimants
OP-437 Supplemental Wage Data Policy
OP-438 Work Experience – Transitional Jobs Policy
OP-439 Electronic Signature Policy
OP- 441 14 Elements Policy, Change 1
OP-442 Referral Policy
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
WCCNM Reports & Plans
WIOA Local Plan (2024–2027)
As required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), 679.580(a), the Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico (WCCNM) is in the process of updating its WIOA 2024-2027 Four-Year Plan to achieve the State’s priorities in New Mexico’s Central Region.
View the WCCNM WIOA 2024–2027 Two-Year Plan Modification – Draft
Plan Modification comments may be submitted through September 18, 2026.
If you require an accessible version of the Plan Modification, please contact Tawnya Rowland at trowland@mrcog-nm.gov
Annual Reports
WCCNM Annual Reports provide an overview of programs, activities, outcomes, and progress in serving New Mexico’s Central Region. Reports are available in an accessible PDF format and an interactive visual format.
Accessibility Notice
The interactive visual version (flipbook) may not be fully accessible to screen readers. For the most accessible experience, please use the Accessible PDF version provided below.
Accessible Version (PDF)
An accessible PDF version of the Annual Report is available below, providing clear, structured access to the report content.
Need a different format or an earlier Annual Report?
For assistance, to request this report in an alternative format, or to request an Annual Report from a prior year not available on this page, please contact:
Nicole Giddings
NGiddings@mrcog-nm.gov
Interactive Visual Report
Explore the PY24 Annual Report in an interactive flipbook format featuring the original visual design, graphics, and highlights.
Previous Annual Reports
Accessible PDF versions are listed first for each report, followed by the interactive visual version.
Annual Report PY23
Program Year 2023
(July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Annual Report PY22
Program Year 2022
(July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
Economic Impact
See how WCCNM’s workforce services, partnerships, and employer engagement translate into measurable outcomes for individuals, businesses, and communities across Central New Mexico.
People
Expanding opportunities for a stronger workforce.
Businesses
Connecting talent with employer needs.
Stronger Communities
Building a more vibrant Central New Mexico.
PY25 Economic Impact
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Explore key outcomes from PY25, including the economic return on investment, job placements, employers served, and the impact of our workforce services across Central New Mexico.
Additional Resources
Helpful resources and information related to workforce development and WIOA.
WIOA Guide
Reference guide outlining the roles and responsibilities of Local Workforce Development Boards and Chief Elected Officials under WIOA.
WIOA Act
Explore the U.S. Department of Labor’s official WIOA webpage for information about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, its programs, and related resources.
Additional Information
For additional information, assistance, or document requests, 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