School of Skilled Trades & Arts

Build your future at CNM’s School of Skilled Trades & Arts. Learn construction, welding, film, and more in our hands-on, career-focused programs.

Build In-Demand Skills with the CNM School of Skilled Trades & Arts

Welcome to the School of Skilled Trades & Arts (STA)! Here at CNM, you can explore exciting programs in trades, manufacturing, film, automotive, aviation, fine arts, and more. Our classes give you hands-on training and real-world skills to help you start or grow your career.

What makes STA special is our strong connection with local employers. These partnerships help shape what you learn and give you chances to gain experience on the job. Whether you're just starting college or looking to move up in your career, our instructors and staff are here to support you every step of the way.


Pick Your School of Skilled Trades & Arts Program

CNM STA programs offer hands-on training in three main pathways: creative media and performance art, design and environmental technology, and skilled trades.

Film, Digital Media, and Fine Arts

School of Skilled Trades & Arts Student Spotlight 

CNM's new Electric Vehicle Technology program is the only one of its kind in New Mexico. Hear from students in the first graduating class about what they loved most during their time at CNM and in the School of Skilled Trades & Arts. 

A row of EV technology graduates stand in front of their certificates at a graduation ceremony

The EV program is very hands-on, which was the perfect fit for me. Next, I plan to get my associate’s degree in Automotive Technology and hope to work at a dealership in the future. — Alexis Amancio
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Ted Chavez Hall, TC-100
900 University Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

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