WIOA Youth Program
Individuals
Employers
Individuals
**Announcing the WIOA Youth Program!
What does the WIOA Youth Program offer you? Call our Albuquerque office at 505-843-1907 and ask to speak to one of our WIOA Specialists.
If you are eligible, the WIOA Youth Program can help you access opportunities for:
- work-based learning
- industry-recognized credentials
- employment in high-demand occupations.
The program can provide:
- paid and unpaid work experiences (employment, apprenticeship, internships)
- tuition assistance for education & occupational skills training
- adult mentoring
- activities that help youth prepare for and transition to postsecondary education and training
How do you know if you qualify?
Note: Official documentation will be required for verification.
You qualify if you are IN SCHOOL and…
- between the ages of 14 and 21
- attending school (secondary or post-secondary)
- low income (see details below)
- meet at least one of the following:
- Deficient in basic skills
- English language learner
- An offender
- Homeless, runaway or foster child
- Pregnant or parenting
- Individual with a disability
- Require additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment. (locally defined)
You qualify if you are OUT OF SCHOOL and…
- are between the ages of 16 and 24
- are not attending school
- meet at least one of the following:
- School drop out
- Within the age of compulsory school attendance but have not attended school for at least the most recent compete school year calendar quarter
- A recipient of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and are a low-income individual who is either basic skills deficient or an English language learner
- Subject to the juvenile or adult justice system
- Homeless, runaway or foster child
- Pregnant or parenting.
- Individual with a disability.
- A low-income individual (see details below) who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment. (locally defined)
How do you know if you qualify as low income?
You qualify as low income if you:
- receive, or in the past 6 months have received, assistance through SNAP, TANF, SSI, or state or local income-based public assistance programs, or are in a family that meets this requirement
- are in a family with a total family income that does not exceed the higher of the poverty line or 70% of the LLSIL (see details below)
- are a homeless individual
- are a foster child
- are an individual with a disability whose income meets the requirements
- are an individual who receives or is eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch
What income levels qualify as “low income”?
If you live in the metro area, the following apply:
| Family size | Income |
|---|---|
| Family of one: | $12,760 |
| Family of two: | $19,025 |
| Family of three: | $26,121 |
| Family of four: | $32,245 |
| Family of five: | $38,050 |
| Family of six: | $44,504 |
Note: For a family size greater than six, add $6,454 for each additional family member.
If you live in a non-metro area, the following apply:
| Family size | Income |
|---|---|
| Family of one: | $12,760 |
| Family of two: | $18,720 |
| Family of three: | $25,702 |
| Family of four: | $31,724 |
| Family of five: | $37,441 |
| Family of six: | $43,788 |
Note: For a family size greater than six, add $6,347 for each additional family member.
What documents will I need to verify my eligibility?
You will be asked to provide the following:
- State-issued ID or driver’s license
- Birth certificate
- Social Security card
- Proof of income (if applicable)
- Proof of Selective Service registration (if you are a male 18 or over)
How do you enroll in the WIOA Youth Program?
You can email Youth@wccnm.org or contact the New Mexico Workforce Connection Youth Program and staff nearest you:
Bernalillo County
Audriana Vega l 505.388.8462 l avega@wccnm.org
Trish Lopez l 505.388.8466 l plopez@wccnm.org
Marisa Hudson l 505.263.5877 l mhudson@wccnm.org
Kylara Marsh l 505.203.9172 l kmarsh@wccnm.org
Sandoval County
Eric Jack l 505.721.0972 l ejack@wccnm.org
Diana Villanueva l 505.910.0364 l dvillanueva@wccnm.org
Jesse Cordero l 505.907.1401 l jcordero@wccnm.org
Torrance County
John Morin l 505.588.1926 l jmorin@wccnm.org
Valencia County
Frank A. Gurule l 505.212.9122 l fgurule@wccnm.org
Marcelina Vargas l 505.212.9121 l mvargas@wccnm.org
Employers
Calling all Central New Mexico Businesses!
Become a Youth Program worksite and help build our talent pipeline in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance & Valencia counties.
Are you interested in learning about the benefits of partnering with the WIOA Youth program?
We invite you to connect with us today!
Bernalillo & Sandoval Counties
Eloy Torrez l 505.908.0847 l etorrez@wccnm.org
Valencia & Torrance Counties
Angelo Abeyta l 505.910.0368 l aabeyta@wccnm.org
General Email: youth@wccnm.org
