Job Training Incentive Program Helps NM Companies Expand

Job Training Incentive Program Helps NM Companies Expand

The State of New Mexico’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) Board has awarded 18 companies with over $5.5 million during September and October 2020, in support of 803 new jobs, Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today

The September awards totaled $3.6 million for 672 trainees and 1 intern, with another $1.9 million for 129 trainees and 1 intern awarded in October. Average salaries for trainees ranged from $11.62 to $69.71 per hour, with companies located throughout New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Deming, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Sunland Park, Taos, and Truth or Consequences.

“The recent job-training grants show that businesses from Taos to Deming are looking to create good jobs in all corners of the state,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “My Administration will continue to do everything possible to support businesses who want to hire workers or promote employees into higher-paying jobs so we can have a long-lasting recovery that benefits New Mexico families.”

The JTIP program is instrumental in attracting and retaining businesses in New Mexico. It’s reimbursement for training new employees and employees who wish to improve their current job position is a driving force for expansion of local employment. The robust program recently earned New Mexico a Top 10 spot on site selector Business Facilities‘ 16th Annual State Rankings Report.

“JTIP is supporting new jobs in timber, meat processing, energy, robotics, food manufacturing, software, and satellites,” Cabinet Secretary Keyes said. “These are the diverse industries that are growing and expanding in New Mexico with help from JTIP and other economic incentives. This is one way the state and lawmakers can help businesses grow and create jobs in uncertain economic times.”

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