Career Enrichment Center
The Career Enrichment Center, is an Albuquerque Public Schools Magnet High School. The school was established in 1975 and its full name is the Charles R. Spain Career Enrichment Center, named in honor of a former Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools. The school allows students to take career focused courses in areas such as medicine, computers, engineering, health, languages, and business. These courses are open to students enrolled in high schools throughout Albuquerque. There is also a sister in the same building called the Early College Academy. ECA focuses on college preparation by allowing students to take dual enrollment courses at Central New Mexico Community College or University of New Mexico (UNM) and work towards an associate or bachelor's degree.
Course offerings
As of the 2025-26 school year, the Career Enrichment Center offers courses in 7 career areas: allied health sciences; business and world relations; cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics; creative media; education professions; engineering and computer science; and law, public safety, corrections, and security. The school also offers Advanced Placement science and math courses and world language courses. The school also offers internships and work based learning opportunities.CEC has two nursing programs that prepare students for entry-level jobs after high school. The Practical Nursing Program is accredited at the national and state level to prepare students to become Licensed Practical Nurses. The Nursing Assistant Program is offered in conjunction with Central New Mexico Community College that allows students to complete 7 connected college credits in one semester and prepares them for the Nursing Assistant Certification Exam.