Employer roundtable event in Taos with local and state officials

Monday, April 15, 2024

Employer roundtable event in Taos 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 Taos, New Mexico on April 18, 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 Secretary
Pascualito Maestas, Town of Taos Mayor
AnJanette Brush, Taos County Commissioner District 4
Lindsey Pfaff Bain, Taos County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Carlos Miller, Pre-apprenticeship Participant

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dallee at KTaos Solar Center, 9 NM-150, El Prado, New Mexico

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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.