Governor's Office Seeking Applications for State Workforce Development Board

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Governor's Office Seeking Applications for State Workforce Development Board

The Office of the Governor is seeking applications for appointments to the New Mexico State Workforce Development Board (SWDB). The SWDB advises on statewide workforce development strategies and plays a key role in aligning education, training, and employment efforts with the State’s economic goals.

Board Member Responsibilities:
Board members provide strategic guidance to align workforce, education, and economic development efforts across New Mexico. They are expected to attend quarterly meetings, serve on committees, and help shape policies that support a skilled workforce and responsive talent pipeline. Active engagement ensures the board reflects statewide needs and drives effective workforce solutions. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/WIOA

Current Openings:
We are currently seeking to fill board positions with Business Representatives who:
• are owners of New Mexico businesses, chief executives or operating officers of businesses, or other business executives or employers with optimum policymaking or hiring authority, and who, in addition, may be members of a local board;
• represent businesses in New Mexico (including small businesses), or organizations representing businesses, that provide employment opportunities that, at a minimum, include high-quality, work-relevant training and development in in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the State;
• are appointed from among individuals nominated by State business organizations and business trade associations;
While not specifically required, priority will be given to applicants who:
• are based in areas of New Mexico that are currently underrepresented on the board;
• work in one of the priority sectors identified in the State’s workforce plan. (Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Biosciences, Broadband Expansion, Construction Industries, Early Childhood Education and Care, Energy Transition and Climate Resilience, First Responders, Health Care including Behavioral Health, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable and Value-Added Agriculture)

How to Apply or Recommend a Candidate:
Interested individuals and recommendations should email board.swdb@dws.nm.gov. For recommendations, please include the candidate's name, contact information, and reason for recommendation.

We encourage individuals who are passionate about workforce development and economic advancement to apply for consideration.