Welcome to the official website of the CNMI’s Workforce Investment Agency under the CNMI Department of Labor!
We are delighted to welcome you to our online platform, where we are dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening businesses, and enhancing communities through education, training, and employment opportunities. The CNMI’s State Workforce Development Board, in collaboration with the Workforce Investment Agency, is committed to fostering a dynamic workforce ecosystem that encourages innovation, inclusivity, and economic growth. Here on our website, you will discover:
Your Path to Success: Explore Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Programs can assist individuals in accessing education, training, and employment services to embark on meaningful career journeys.
Business Solutions: Learn about innovative initiatives designed to bridge employers with a skilled workforce, provide access to valuable training resources, and enhance the competitiveness of your business.
Partner Collaborations: Explore our partnerships with education and training institutions, community organizations, and industry stakeholders, all united by a shared vision of driving excellence in workforce development.
Thank you for visiting our website, and we invite you to explore the endless possibilities that the WIOA programs have to offer. We are here to guide and assist you every step of the way as we collectively shape a brighter future for individuals, businesses, and communities in the Marianas.
Welcome to the official website of the CNMI’s Workforce Investment Agency under the CNMI Department of Labor!
We are delighted to welcome you to our online platform, where we are dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening businesses, and enhancing communities through education, training, and employment opportunities. The CNMI’s State Workforce Development Board, in collaboration with the Workforce Investment Agency, is committed to fostering a dynamic workforce ecosystem that encourages innovation, inclusivity, and economic growth. Here on our website, you will discover:
Your Path to Success: Explore Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Programs can assist individuals in accessing education, training, and employment services to embark on meaningful career journeys.
Business Solutions: Learn about innovative initiatives designed to bridge employers with a skilled workforce, provide access to valuable training resources, and enhance the competitiveness of your business.
Partner Collaborations: Explore our partnerships with education and training institutions, community organizations, and industry stakeholders, all united by a shared vision of driving excellence in workforce development.
Thank you for visiting our website, and we invite you to explore the endless possibilities that the WIOA programs have to offer. We are here to guide and assist you every step of the way as we collectively shape a brighter future for individuals, businesses, and communities in the Marianas.
Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
NMTECH
NMTECH
Kagman Community Center
Kagman Community Center
San Vicente Youth Center
San Vicente Youth Center
Tinian Department of Labor
Tinian Department of Labor
Carolinian Affairs Office
Carolinian Affairs Office
Find your resource
The CNMI State Workforce Development Board is comprised of State Government representatives, Business representatives, Workforce representatives, and Representatives of government with responsibility over the core programs.
State Government
Vicky Benavente
Senator Karl King-Nabors
Representative Ralph N. Yumul
Business Representatives
Director of Network Operations
Velma Ann Palacios - SWDB Chairperson
Consumer Sales Manager
Nicole S. Babauta
Owner
Josephine DLG Mesta
Director of Human Resources
Seet Fah (Denise) Montenegro
General Manager
Ruel R. Villacrusis
Owner
Joann A. Pangelinan
Workforce Representatives
Vice President
Stanley Benavente
CNMI Registered Apprenticeship Program
Representatives of Government with Responsibility Over the Core Programs
Director
Frances A. Torres
DOL Workforce Investment Agency
State Director
Lorraine C. Maui
NMC Adult Basic Education
Director
Arlene M. Reyes
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Vicky Benavente
Yoni Albert
Christine Eve
David Hardson
Fred Andrew
Sarah Rose
Past SWDB Members - 2018 to 2020
Past SWDB Members
2018 to 2020
Accessibility Statement
NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES — CNMI Workforce Investment Agency is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to people with disabilities. All the pages on our website will meet W3C WAI’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, Level AA conformance. Any issues should be sent to cnmiwioa@dol.gov.mp. It is CNMI Workforce Investment Agency’s goal that the information on its website will be accessible to individuals with disabilities in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and that the statute’s implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 104, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and that statute’s implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 35. If you have difficulty accessing information on our website because of a disability, please contact us at cnmiswdb@dol.gov.mp and provide the URL (web address) of the material you tried to access, the problem you experienced, and your contact information. Be sure to include your name, email address, and phone number so that we may contact you to provide the information in another format. Grievances can be filed with CNMI Workforce Investment Agency by emailing cnmiwioa@dol.gov.mp.