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Southwestern Area:
Catron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo,
Luna, Sierra, and Socorro Counties
May 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 Debra Williams-Baker, Human Resources Director with Socorro County, about the services and help she received from New Mexico Workforce Connection in Socorro.
Click the link below to watch the interview on YouTube.
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New Mexico Workforce Connection’s Tuition Assistance helped Ms. Peros with over $4,000 in tuition fees at New Mexico State University. Supportive Services provided additional assistance for items Ms. Peros needed to complete the nursing program including software and testing fees. |
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New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration
Ready to Work Initiative
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In this job-seeker market, how can you attract and retain those quality employees? Show you have a workplace that supports them, even in the event they are injured. The NM Workers’ Compensation Administration can recognize you as a “RTW Champion” which is great PR. Plus, they can help you save $ on your workers’ comp costs. |
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RECORDED VIRTUAL RECRUITMENT EVENTS |
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Saputo
Virtual Recruitment Event
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Saputo in Las Cruces partnered with New Mexico Workforce Connection to host a virtual Recruitment Event on May 6, 2021 via Zoom.
Saputo has an array of opportunities and the Saputo team provided information about those opportunities and how to apply.
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Caliche's
Virtual Recruitment Event
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Caliche's, with locations in Las Cruces and one in Alamogordo teamed with New Mexico Workforce Connection to host a virtual Recruitment Event on May 11, 2021 via Zoom.
Caliche's is hiring for ALL LOCATIONS including their new Las Cruces location opening in the fall. Caliche's experts provided information about the available positions 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 this week's segment, upcoming virtual events hosted by New Mexico Workforce Connection were spotlighted. |
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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: March 2021 |
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 Situation
(Monthly) News Release: March 2021
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Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 916,000 in March, and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.0 percent. These improvements in the labor market reflect the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed due to COVID-19. Job growth was widespread in March. |
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BEA News: Personal Income and Outlays
March 2021
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Personal income increased $4.21 trillion, or 21.1 percent at a monthly rate, while consumer spending increased $616.0 billion, or 4.2 percent, in March. Economic impact payments established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was enacted on March 11, 2021, were distributed. |
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BLS State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly) News Release: March 2021 |
In March, unemployment rates were lower in 20 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 30 states. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 29 states and was essentially unchanged in 21 states and the District. |
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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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• Thursday, June 10, 2021 - SAWDB Board Meeting
• Friday, June 11, 2021 - Region IV, Chief Elected Officials Meeting
• Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - Special Outreach Committee 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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