The Center of Workforce and Community Development (CWCD) is an academic unit dedicated to the mission of workforce, community, and economic development. The center emphasizes training programs for local industry, business, government, and personal development courses and leisure activities important to all members of our community. Programs are specifically constructed to meet the needs of the adult and lifelong learner, with emphasis placed on flexibility to meet the needs of the student.

       The Center is home for the Quality Center for Business, University Center for Economic Development, University Center for Community Service, Workforce Development Center, Extended Learning and Customized Training.
       Although the Center does not directly provide traditional degree programs, there are a variety of innovative programs which lead to certification and occupational competency.

       In addition, the Center, through the Department of Customized Training is dedicated to providing the finest professional development opportunities for business, government, and nonprofit, and other organizations throughout eastern New Mexico. Programs are designed to support strategic organizational objectives, as well as, to meet specific skill development needs of the workforce.