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Southwestern Area:
Catron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo,
Luna, Sierra, and Socorro Counties
April 2021 Issue
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Welcome to the monthly e-newsletter for
New Mexico Workforce Connection - Southwestern Area
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New Mexico Workforce Connection is the region's workforce expert, helping hundreds of employers connect with thousands of job seekers each year. We offer innovative solutions to assist businesses with their success in today's highly competitive workforce while providing the tools job seekers need to find or advance in their current career. |
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Darleen Lopez, One-Stop Operator for New Mexico Workforce Connection Southwestern Area, talks with Andy Gomez, Owner of G-Boyz Beef Jerky in Bayard, about the services and help he received from New Mexico Workforce Connection in Silver City.
Click the link below to watch the interview on YouTube.
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2021 Mock It Till You Rock It Event |
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The 2021 Mock It Till You Rock It event hosted by Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with New Mexico Workforce Connection, was held on March 13, 2021 via Zoom. This event was an opportunity for high school students to sculpt their skills in simulated interviews. Employers were invited to volunteer to conduct the mock interviews and provide feedback to students.
Local employers donated items for goodie bags provided to the students.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Virtual Recruitment Event
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The U.S. Census Bureau partnered with New Mexico Workforce Connection to host a virtual Recruitment Event on March 12, 2021 via Zoom.
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for Part-Time Field Representatives throughout New Mexico and at this recruitment event, U.S. Census Bureau staff provided information about the position and how to apply.
Do you know someone who may be interested in working for the U.S. Census Bureau? They still have vacancies to fill.
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TLC Associates
Virtual Recruitment Event
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TLC Associates located in Las Cruces and Alamogordo, NM teamed with New Mexico Workforce Connection to host a virtual Recruitment Event on March 22, 2021 via Zoom.
TLC Associates is looking for Customer Service Representatives at both locations and at this recruitment event, TLC Associates staff provided information about the position and how to apply.
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OBI Seafoods
Virtual Recruitment Event
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OBI Seafoods is a seafood process with ten plants in Alaska and they teamed with New Mexico Workforce Connection to host a virtual Recruitment Event on March 29, 2021 via Zoom.
OBI Seafoods is looking for seafood processors for the summer season in multiple locations in Alaska and at this recruitment event, OBI Seafoods staff provided information about the opportunities and how to apply.
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Each week, New Mexico Workforce Connection Business Consultants create a Hot Jobs video highlighting newly posted vacancies from employers in the Southwestern region who are eager to hire.
The Hot Jobs videos can be found on the EmployNM YouTube Channel.
Job opportunities can be found at the New Mexico Workforce Connection Online System (NMWCOS) with job description information and how to apply.
Employers, if you would like your opportunities to appear in a Hot Jobs video, click
the button below to Post Jobs.
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Jobs of the Week with the City of Las Cruces |
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CLC-TV is a TV channel for the City of Las Cruces available on Comcast. Each Monday, during a City of Las Cruces City Council meeting, the episode begins with Pet of the Week, and then followed by Jobs of the Week. In the Jobs of the Week segment, Ms. Lopez, One-Stop Operator for New Mexico Workforce Connection in the Southwestern Area shares a list of five newly posted local job opportunities. |
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New Mexico Workforce Connection
Services
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To learn more about what New Mexico Workforce Connection can do for you,
visit our website at
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New Mexico Workforce Connection
Offices
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New Mexico Workforce Connection offices are providing limited in-person services by appointment only. Staff are still available by phone Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays). Contact the New Mexico Workforce Connection nearest you. |
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NMDWS Labor Market Review |
The New Mexico Labor Market Review (LMR) presents the most up-to-date labor market highlights and happenings. The LMR is produced and published monthly and includes data on the labor force, jobs, and unemployment for the state and select substate areas. |
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BLS State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly) News Release: February 2021 |
In February, unemployment rates were lower in 23 states and the District of Columbia, higher in 4 states, and stable in 23 states. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 11 states, decreased in 3 states, and was essentially unchanged in 36 states and the District. |
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BEA News: Personal Income and Outlays
February 2021
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Personal income decreased $1,516.6 billion, or 7.1 percent at a monthly rate, while consumer spending decreased $149.0 billion, or 1.0 percent, in February. Economic impact payments associated with the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act of 2021 (which was enacted on December 27, 2020) declined sharply in February and unemployment benefits continued, but at a lower level. |
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New Mexico Workforce Connection offers FREE weekly virtual workshops for employers, job seekers, and the general public. Click on any icon below for more information about that workshop. |
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Softskills in the Workplace
Tuesdays 9am - 11am
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Résumé Skills
Wednesdays 9am - 11am
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Interview Skills
Thursdays 9am - 11am
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
for the
Region IV, Chief Elected Officials and the
Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board & Committees
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, meeting date and/or venue can change.
Please visit our website for the latest updates.
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• Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - Spec. One-Stop/Agency Coordination Committee Meeting
• Monday, May 10, 2021 - Monitoring/Performance Committee Meeting
• Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - Special Outreach Committee Meeting
• Thursday, May 20, 2021 - Policy Committee Meeting
• Friday, May 21, 2021 - Planning Committee Meeting
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• Thursday, June 10, 2021 - SAWDB Board Meeting
• Friday, June 11, 2021 - Region IV, Chief Elected Officials Meeting
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Please Provide Your Feedback |
This is the fourth issue of the New Mexico Workforce Connection Southwestern Area e-newsletter. Please take a moment to share your thoughts about the content and suggestions for future topics.
We appreciate your support.
Have a great day!
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WIOA Title I-financially assisted programs and activities are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay New Mexico: 711 (Voice) or 1-800-659-8331 (TTY).
FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board
PO Box 1072, Elephant Butte, NM 87935
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