Thursday, April 04, 2024 / Categories: Department News Employer roundtable event in Española with local and state officials New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair will be a special guest at Employer Roundtable event held in Española, New Mexico on April 10, 2024. The event will include local city officials who will lead open discussions with employers on their workforce needs and address challenges that may be impacting their business.WHAT: 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 SecretaryRamon Vigil, City of Española MayorDenise Montoya, Northern New Mexico College CEO of Finance OperationsMike Adams, City of Española Director of Economic DevelopmentWHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.WHERE: Northern New Mexico College – Events Center, 921 N. Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM 87532###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 3.9% in February 2024 Next Article Employer roundtable event in Taos with local and state officials