Veteran focused hiring events across New Mexico in April 11th annual Heroes Hiring Heroes The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the American Legion are partnering for the 11th consecutive year to host Heroes Hiring Heroes, a series of free hiring events connecting veterans, transitioning service members, military families, and the public with employers statewide.
2,800 workers trained for climate, infrastructure careers Nearly three thousand New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers – far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.
Bill permanently establishing New Mexico Office of New Americans heads to governor The New Mexico Legislature has sent Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham a bill permanently establishing the Office of New Americans within the Department of Workforce Solutions, cementing the state’s long-term commitment to immigrant workforce integration and economic opportunity.
New Mexico adds 35 apprenticeship programs under Lujan Grisham, now training 2,607 workers New Mexico has nearly doubled its registered apprenticeship programs since 2019, adding 35 new programs that are now training 2,607 workers in careers paying an average of $80,000 per year, state officials announced Tuesday at Apprenticeship Day at the State Capitol.