Employment

Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.

The department urges claimants to plan accordingly.

The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (https://www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 30. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Read More

New Mexico Higher Education Department Appoints Luis Carlos Campos Chair Of HED Capital Outlay Committee

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Luis Carlos Campos

HED News:

SANTA FE — Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez has appointed Luis Carlos Campos to chair the Higher Education Department (HED) Capital Outlay Committee, which provides funding and approval recommendations to the department for all construction and infrastructure projects at New Mexico’s 29 public and tribal colleges, universities and specials schools in addition to the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center.  

“Mr. Luis Carlos Campos is a seasoned and competent professional with more than 30 years of experience in facilities management

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Council Proclaims May 21-27 National Public Works Week

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Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, center, presents a proclamation declaring this week, May 21-27, as ‘National Public Works Week’ during the regular council meeting Tuesday. Accepting the proclamation included, from left, Environmental Services Office Specialist Joshua Levings, Environmental Services Division Manager Armando Gabaldon, Public Works Office Manager Louise Romero, Public Works Department Director Juan Rael, Deputy Department Director Eric Martinez and Fleet Services Manager Pete Mondragon. Courtesy/LAC

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Los Alamos County Council Honors Public Works Employees

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

In recognition of the services and important contributions Public Works professionals make toward improving quality of life, Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs proclaimed the week of May 21-27, 2023, as “National Public Works Week”, sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA).

This year’s theme is “Connecting the World Through Public Works”, which challenges communities and their citizens to think about the role public works plays in creating a wonderful place to live. By working together, the impact citizens and public works professionals Read More

Employer Assisted Housing Program Benefits Local Workforce

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Gathered to celebrate with Raul Ramirez in front of his new home on Alabama Avenue Monday afternoon, from left,  LAHP Program Manager Cindy Hollabaugh, Ramirez, LAHP Executive Director Steve Brugger and 4-W Investments LLC co-owner Craig Wehner. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Raul Ramirez is moving into his new home today on Alabama Avenue with his wife Laura and their five children. Ramirez purchased the home from 4-W Investments LLC, owned by Craig and Rachel Wehner, who also own Los Alamos Landscaping & More Read More

NM Dept. Of Workforce Solutions Looks To Hospitality To Bring Work-Based Learning Program To More Communities

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NMDWS News

ALBUQUERQUE – The state is exploring how to expand a Santa Fe work-based learning program that connected young people with the leisure and hospitality industry to more communities. 

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will begin the process of introducing a mirrored version of the “LevelUP!” program, tabbed “Level Up Your Career,” into Taos and Las Cruces to pilot the program before taking a statewide approach. The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) will be providing marketing and outreach support. 

The “LevelUP!” program was launched by a small group Read More

2023 Community Services Department Community Tour Continues Today!

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The leadership team for the Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is continuing its Community Tour 10 a.m. to noon today, April 27, at the Farmers Market outside Fuller Lodge.

Attending a different County facility or event each month, the leadership team will avail themselves to citizens for one-on-one discussions and questions on various CSD projects and initiatives.

The main talking point for this month is summer positions and summer activities. Available job openings within Community Services can be found on the County’s website. 

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Registration Opens For YMCA’s YESCorps Program

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YMCA News:

Create new friends, work outside, learn new skills and help the community — Sign up now for The Family YMCA’s YESCorps program.

For the Summer of 2023, the YESCorps (YESC) will partner with SALA, Barranca Mesa Pool, Manhattan Project, American Red Cross (to learn first aid and CPR), Justice Center (to hold a mock teen court) and many other community partners to do necessary projects that will contribute positively to the community and build lasting skills and friendships for all participants.  

Monday through Thursday will be filled with collaborations with local partners and Fridays Read More

SFCC, Santa Fe County, Workforce Connection Announce Applications Open For Free Training Bootcamp To Become A Certified Fiber Optics Technician

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Close-up of Fiber Optics Technician Training at SFCC. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) in partnership with Santa Fe County and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Connections announce applications are open for a free training bootcamp to become a certified fiber optics technician.

The Professional Readiness for Technical Careers (PROTEC) program begins Monday, May 8 and continues through Friday, May 12 at SFCC Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. Applications are due May 3. More information and applications are available at protecsantafe.com Read More