Wednesday, March 13, 2024 / Categories: Department News Employer roundtable event in Deming with local and state officials Silver City, NM – New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair will be a special guest at Employer Roundtable events held in Silver City and Deming, New Mexico on March 14, 2024. The events will include local officials and Economic Development who will lead open discussions with employers on their workforce needs and address challenges that may be impacting their business.SILVER CITYWHAT:The New Mexico Workforce Connection hosting free employer roundtable discussion with state and local officials and New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair to discuss workforce needs and challenges.WHO:Sarita Nair, NMDWS Cabinet SecretaryRepresentative Luis TerrazasKristina Ortiz, Community Liaison for USDA – Rural Partners NetworkWHEN:Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.WHERE:Grant County Business and Conference Center, 3031 US-180, Silver City, NM 88061DEMINGWHAT:The New Mexico Workforce Connection in partnership with City of Deming and Deming Luna County Economic Development hosting free employer roundtable discussion with state and local officials and New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair to discuss workforce needs and challenges.WHO:Sarita Nair, NMDWS Cabinet SecretaryState Senator Crystal Diamond BrantleyDeming Mayor Michele “Micki” ShillitoCassie Arias-Ward, Economic DevelopmentWHEN:Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.WHERE:Deming City Hall, 1275 E. Pine St., Deming, NM 88030###The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) oversees the New Mexico public workforce system. The department is committed to supporting the business community through special recruitment, analyzing hard to fill jobs, layoffs, job fairs, and skills assessments for hiring; and assisting New Mexicans seeking employment opportunities with job search, job referrals and placement, and customized skill development such as interviewing skills and resume writing. The department administers programs to include business services; workforce training; Unemployment Insurance; labor law enforcement; veterans’ services; and labor market information.The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is 85% Federally funded with ($106,960,200), and 15% ($18,543,600) financed by non-federal sources in state fiscal year 2024. Previous Article New Mexico's Unemployment Rate was 4.0% in January 2024 Next Article Public Meeting Notice: State Workforce Development Board