Press Releases10/20/2025 01:52:50 PMNew Tech Trades Programs at NNMC: Carpentry, Welding, HVACNorthern New Mexico College Technical Trades is excited to announce three new programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-paying, in-demand industries: HVAC Technology, Welding Technology and Carpentry Technology. All three programs were designed in conjunction with local unions to ensure students are trained to current industry standards. Graduates are eligible for one-year pre- apprenticeship programs, with could potentially reduce a four-year apprenticeship (leading to journeyman status) by one year. Two carpenters on aerial lifts install large wooden ceiling beams. Arin McKennaJoe Padillajoe.padilla@nnmc.eduTechnical TradesPress Releases