New Mexico Employment
New Mexico Reentry-Friendly Employment & Workforce Programs
This directory lists New Mexico employment and training resources that may help people on probation, parole, pretrial, or reentry supervision find work and build job skills. Always verify program eligibility and any work restrictions with your supervising officer (and confirm hiring requirements with the employer).
Statewide (Online) + Apprenticeships
Coverage: Statewide
✅ Verified Official Portals & Core Services
New Mexico Workforce Connection (Official Portal)
New Mexico’s official job-matching portal and workforce resources.
New Mexico’s official job-matching portal and workforce resources.
Online
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Office Locations
Find statewide Workforce Connection centers (addresses + phone numbers).
Find statewide Workforce Connection centers (addresses + phone numbers).
Statewide
EmployNM — Workforce Services & Training Links
Regional workforce board site with job search and training resources (tuition, apprenticeships, youth/veteran resources).
Regional workforce board site with job search and training resources (tuition, apprenticeships, youth/veteran resources).
Online
🛠️ Confirm First Extra Tools (Helpful, Not Official)
CareerOneStop — ReEntry Program Finder
Searchable directory of reentry employment/training resources. Confirm availability and criteria.
Searchable directory of reentry employment/training resources. Confirm availability and criteria.
Online
CareerOneStop — Workforce Board Finder (NM)
Find workforce boards and regional contacts for job seeker support.
Find workforce boards and regional contacts for job seeker support.
Online
Albuquerque Metro & Central New Mexico
Counties: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, Torrance
✅ Verified Workforce Centers & Reentry Employment Support
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Albuquerque
Job search, referrals, résumé/interview help, and skills/training navigation. 501 Mountain Rd NE • (505) 843-1900
Job search, referrals, résumé/interview help, and skills/training navigation. 501 Mountain Rd NE • (505) 843-1900
Albuquerque
Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico (WCCNM)
Central-region workforce network serving Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia & Torrance.
Central-region workforce network serving Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia & Torrance.
Central NM
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico — GoodSkills
Free job readiness classes (hiring essentials, employment basics, computer skills).
Free job readiness classes (hiring essentials, employment basics, computer skills).
Albuquerque
Bernalillo County Resource Reentry Center (RRC)
Transition support and connections to services after release. Eligibility may be limited.
Transition support and connections to services after release. Eligibility may be limited.
Albuquerque
New Mexico Reentry Center
Support navigating barriers with education, resiliency, and employment-related help.
Support navigating barriers with education, resiliency, and employment-related help.
Albuquerque
YDI NM — C.H.A.N.C.E.S. (Central Region Reentry Support)
Job readiness + transition services (eligibility rules apply; generally non-violent convictions, release window, etc.).
Job readiness + transition services (eligibility rules apply; generally non-violent convictions, release window, etc.).
Central NM
🛠️ Eligible Staffing & Short-Term Work (Confirm Policies)
Express Employment Professionals (Albuquerque)
Staffing and direct-hire opportunities. Ask about background requirements per role.
Staffing and direct-hire opportunities. Ask about background requirements per role.
Albuquerque
Manpower New Mexico — Albuquerque
Local staffing office (temp and placement). Confirm screening + worksite rules.
Local staffing office (temp and placement). Confirm screening + worksite rules.
Albuquerque
PeopleReady (Albuquerque Area)
Short-term and on-demand work. Confirm ID requirements + jobsite rules.
Short-term and on-demand work. Confirm ID requirements + jobsite rules.
Albuquerque
UNM Career Services
Career advising resources (helpful for résumés, interviewing, job search strategy).
Career advising resources (helpful for résumés, interviewing, job search strategy).
Albuquerque
Northern New Mexico
Counties: Santa Fe, Taos, Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, Mora, San Miguel
✅ Verified Workforce Connection Centers
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Santa Fe
Job search and employment support. 525 Camino de los Marquez • (505) 355-1758
Job search and employment support. 525 Camino de los Marquez • (505) 355-1758
Santa Fe
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Taos
Local job seeker services. 1036 Salazar Rd • (575) 758-4219
Local job seeker services. 1036 Salazar Rd • (575) 758-4219
Taos
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Española
Workforce services. 319 Paseo de Onate St • (505) 753-2285 (check for temporary closures)
Workforce services. 319 Paseo de Onate St • (505) 753-2285 (check for temporary closures)
Española
🛠️ Eligible Extra Career Support (Confirm Access)
NM Workforce Connection — Job Seeker Tools
Create an account, build a résumé profile, and search job listings online.
Create an account, build a résumé profile, and search job listings online.
Online
CareerOneStop — Find ReEntry Programs (by City)
Search by Santa Fe / Taos / Española for local reentry employment resources.
Search by Santa Fe / Taos / Española for local reentry employment resources.
Online
Northwest New Mexico (Four Corners)
Counties: San Juan, McKinley, Cibola
✅ Verified Workforce Centers & Training
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Farmington
Employment support for the Four Corners region. 3401 E 30th St, Suite 280 • (505) 566-4212
Employment support for the Four Corners region. 3401 E 30th St, Suite 280 • (505) 566-4212
Farmington
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Gallup
Job seeker services and referrals. 2918 E Highway 66 • (505) 863-8181
Job seeker services and referrals. 2918 E Highway 66 • (505) 863-8181
Gallup
San Juan College — Career Center (SJC Get Hired)
Job and internship search support through the college career center.
Job and internship search support through the college career center.
Farmington
San Juan College — Center for Workforce Development
Certification programs and skill-building trainings for in-demand careers.
Certification programs and skill-building trainings for in-demand careers.
Farmington
🛠️ Eligible Reentry & Employment Tools (Confirm Fit)
NM Workforce Connection — Online Job Matching
Use the statewide portal to search jobs before traveling long distances.
Use the statewide portal to search jobs before traveling long distances.
Online
New Mexico Reentry Center (Support Navigation)
May help connect to training/employment resources (availability varies).
May help connect to training/employment resources (availability varies).
NM
Southern New Mexico
Counties: Doña Ana, Luna, Otero, Sierra
✅ Verified Workforce Centers & Local Career Support
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Las Cruces
Job seeker services and training navigation. 226 S Alameda Blvd • (575) 524-6250
Job seeker services and training navigation. 226 S Alameda Blvd • (575) 524-6250
Las Cruces
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Sunland Park
Local workforce services. 1500 Appaloosa Dr, Ste A-160 • (575) 618-1249
Local workforce services. 1500 Appaloosa Dr, Ste A-160 • (575) 618-1249
Sunland Park
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Deming
Job search help and employment resources. 322 E Oak St • (575) 546-0192
Job search help and employment resources. 322 E Oak St • (575) 546-0192
Deming
City of Las Cruces — Employment Services Resource Page
Local page linking to Workforce Connection and career advising resources.
Local page linking to Workforce Connection and career advising resources.
Las Cruces
NMSU — Career Advising / Career Development
Resume and cover letter help, mock interviews, career advising (Handshake/LinkedIn support).
Resume and cover letter help, mock interviews, career advising (Handshake/LinkedIn support).
Las Cruces
🛠️ Eligible Quick Start Options (Confirm Screening)
NM Workforce Connection — Online Job Search
Search jobs and access workforce resources before visiting a center.
Search jobs and access workforce resources before visiting a center.
Online
CareerOneStop — Find ReEntry Programs (by City)
Search for reentry employment resources near Las Cruces, Deming, Alamogordo, and more.
Search for reentry employment resources near Las Cruces, Deming, Alamogordo, and more.
Online
Eastern & Southeast New Mexico
Counties: Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Curry, Roosevelt, De Baca, Quay
✅ Verified Workforce Centers & Career Services
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Roswell
Employment resources and referrals. 67 University Blvd • (575) 624-6040
Employment resources and referrals. 67 University Blvd • (575) 624-6040
Roswell
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Hobbs
Job seeker services. 204 W Park St • (575) 942-2888
Job seeker services. 204 W Park St • (575) 942-2888
Hobbs
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Carlsbad
Employment support. 323 S Halagueno • (575) 616-5090
Employment support. 323 S Halagueno • (575) 616-5090
Carlsbad
America’s Job Center New Mexico — Clovis
Local workforce services. 111 N Main St • (575) 762-4571
Local workforce services. 111 N Main St • (575) 762-4571
Clovis
Eastern New Mexico University — Career Services
Career resources and employment support for students and community members.
Career resources and employment support for students and community members.
Portales
🛠️ Eligible Regional Tools (Confirm Requirements)
NM Workforce Connection — Job Search Portal
Search job listings and workforce resources statewide (use filters by city).
Search job listings and workforce resources statewide (use filters by city).
Online
CareerOneStop — Find ReEntry Programs (by City)
Search by Roswell / Hobbs / Carlsbad / Clovis for local reentry employment options.
Search by Roswell / Hobbs / Carlsbad / Clovis for local reentry employment options.
Online
Directory Use Disclaimer
OACRA provides publicly available information to help you locate employment and training resources. OACRA is not a court, probation office, employer, or legal service provider.
- Always confirm work rules with your supervising officer (curfew, travel, job type restrictions, required reporting).
- Hiring policies vary by employer and position—ask about background check requirements before you apply.
- Programs and office hours change; confirm details directly with the provider.
- OACRA does not contact employers, courts, or officers on your behalf.
- Listings do not imply affiliation with any government agency unless explicitly stated by the provider.