Welcome to the Barelas Economic Opportunity Center (BEOC):
Formerly known as the Barelas Job Opportunity Center.
Our new name is a reflection of all the exciting changes going on in our department and we’re excited to embrace our increased role at AHCC! We are the backbone of AHCC’s more than a chamber presence, as we offer an impressive array of trainings for our members and the community. We are truly one of a kind, as no other organization in Albuquerque provides such high quality, varied services – and for little or no cost to attendees! Our vision is to provide a multitude of diverse trainings to help you improve your business and to help your employees improve themselves and their economic situations.
We started our workforce training department in 1998 and it has grown every year since then! The demand for our services has been great and we have made every effort to meet and exceed our members’ expectations. We offer a broad spectrum of business education services and on-site trainings to help you and your employees succeed. Our most popular resources for employees include customer service and basic computer skills trainings. Our members use these trainings to ensure that their employees understand Windows and Microsoft Office, increasing their work productivity and their employees’ chances for advancement. During the last two years, we have served more than 8,000 individuals, provided 600 different workshops, developed 97 new jobs and placed 352 people in full time positions! The model we have developed has been immensely successful and we are excited to continue to build upon this success as we grow and develop further.
This year couldn’t be more exciting for the BEOC as we introduce our brand new, state-of-the-art training facility! This incredible building was constructed using cutting edge green technologies and meets Silver Leeds certification standards, allowing AHCC to have the maximum impact on the community while minimizing our impact on the environment. The facility offers 9,000 square feet of space, including five training rooms and three computer labs. Every room in the facility will be fully wired and equipped for trainings, meetings and presentations. AHCC is proud to offer this facility as an additional benefit for its members, both as a resource for training and education and as an impressive facility where members can host gatherings.
Our new building is a new beginning for us, and we’re ready to take full advantage of the opportunities it creates for our members and the community! We are very excited to be developing several new training courses. We are currently working toward a goal of offering more comprehensive financial literacy, business training and business management trainings. We are also looking into adding green business, lean manufacturing, web design and graphic arts trainings to our offerings. We always welcome input from our members and the community on trainings! Let us know what you need to take your business to the next level.
In 2009, we also welcomed a new manager to the BEOC, Manuel Casias. Manuel, the “Networking Guru,” comes to us with years of applied experience, lots of great connections and a unique insight into the needs of the business community. He is excited to reach out to member employers, listening to your needs and using that information to create products that will help you succeed.
The array of workforce trainings we offer wouldn’t be possible without the help of our partners. Numerous local organizations have helped out by putting on trainings and classes, expanding our reach and providing a fresh and relevant perspective. We encourage you to reach out to us! Let us know what types of trainings would be useful to you. Offer to sponsor trainings for the community. Partner with us to teach a class and share your expertise! We are and have always been successful and strong because of our members and the community. Let’s work together to find even more ways to be more than a chamber!