Employment Services

Adult Job Seeker Services

New Mexico True Talent (575) 646-2527

• Explore careers and education for the future –
  https://newmexicotruetalent.org/exploring-you-roadmap/parents/
• Explore Career Pathways- https://newmexicotruetalent.org/career-pathways

Recently Unemployed – Dislocated Workers

• Start with Workforce Connections and get referral for Dislocated Worker/WIOA Services (575) 524-6250

Persons with Disability – Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

• NM DVR website under “Online Referral.” 
  https://referral.dvr.nm.gov/Referral/RetrievePersonalInfo
• https://referral.dvr.nm.gov/Referral/RetrievePersonalInfo or call 575-524-6135

Career Job Changers

• Workforce Connection Job Seeker Services (575) 524-6250
• New Mexico Workforce Connection, https://www.jobs.state.nm.us/
• Go to “Individual” and create an account for all Job Seeker Services

Low Income Seniors

• Senior Community Services Employment (SCSE)
• PT work; up to 4 years for Low Income Seniors
• Aging and Long-Term Services Department (505) 948-9266 http://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/
• Seniors 55+ Employment - Goodwill Main Site (goodwillnm.org)
  Goodwill Industries of New Mexico (575) 323-5146, rpadilla@goodwillnm.org

Employment Links

• New Mexico Workforce Connection - https://www.jobs.state.nm.us/
• Workforce Development - https://www.dws.state.nm.us
• City of Las Cruces - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lascruces
• Las Cruces Public Schools - http://www.lcps.net/human-resources/career-opportunities
• New Mexico State University - https://jobs.nmsu.edu/
• Mountain View Regional Medical Center - https://jobs.mountainviewregional.com/
• Memorial Medical Center - https://www.mmclc.org/work-at-memorial
• Dona Ana County employment link - https://jobs.nmsu.edu/

Youth Employment Programs and Services

New Mexico True Talent

• Explore careers and education for the future –
• https://newmexicotruetalent.org/exploring-you-roadmap/students/
• Explore Career Pathways- https://newmexicotruetalent.org/career-pathways/

Career Readiness and ACE (Academic Career Experience) 575-644-3057

• A mentor Career Specialist at each high school to assist with career planning and practice
• Career based programs of study connected to industry and economic need
• Early field-based experiences through “ACE” with access to over 100 local business
• Students work with guidance counselors to participate

Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s)

• http://nmctso.com, 575-562-4729
• State and National membership based professional organizations that engage student members in career and technical education activities as co-curriculum with HS Career Technical Education classes.
• Student work with guidance counselors to participate

Dual Credit Classes

• Earn HS and College credits at the same time at DACC https://dacc.nmsu.edu/dualcredit/ or NMSU dualcredit@nmsu.edu

Job Corp - https://davidlcarrasco.jobcorps.gov

• Roswell Job Corp – Serves Las Cruces
• Sofia Hughes-OA-RJCC
• Phone: (575) 779-2670
• Email: Hughes.Sofia@jobcorps.org

Training

Where can I get training in my field of interest?

• NMSU - https://www.nmsu.edu/ 4 Year Degrees and Graduate Programs
  (575) 646-3121
• DACC - https://dacc.nmsu.edu, Certificates and AAS (2 year) Degrees (575) 527-7500
• DACC - Workforce Development and Career Readiness - Non-credit training and professional development skills https://dacc.nmsu.edu/ctp, (575) 527-7776
• Vista College – https://www.vistacollege.edu, Hands on, Career specific training Health Care, Business, Information Technology, HVAC, Cosmetology (575) 993-5952
  
  Apprenticeships
• Registered Apprenticeship
• New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (505) 841-8565
• Apprenticeship.info@state.nm.us
• https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Job-Seekers/Explore-Career-Options/Apprenticeship

Career Assessments

What jobs/careers match my interests/skills?

Self-directed online options

• Interest Inventory - https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
• Skills Inventory https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/Skills/skills-matcher.aspx
• NM Career Solutions – https://www.nmcareersolutions.com
• Handbook of Occupations O*Net - https://www.onetonline.org/find/descriptor/browse

Connect with a local Career Councilor

• Las Cruces New Mexico Workforce Connection (575) 524-6250
• NMSU Career Advising - advising@nmsu.edu, (575) 646-2941
• DACC Career Services - Susan Nelson, snelson@dacc.nmsu.edu or
• Bertha Cordova Van-Matre, blozano@dacc.nmsu.edu, (575) 528-7324

Job Search Tools

I need to create/update my Resume/Cover Letter/Interview Skills

• Work with a Career Councilor –Las Cruces New Mexico Workforce Connection
  (575) 524-6250
• NMSU Employment Services/Job Search - oel@nmsu.edu, (575) 646-1631
• NMSU Career Advising and Support - advising@nmsu.edu, (575) 646-2941
• DACC Workforce Center (575) 527-7526
• DACC Career Services - Susan Nelson, snelson@dacc.nmsu.edu or
• Bertha Cordova Van-Matre, blozano@dacc.nmsu.edu (575) 528-7324
• Vista College Career Services (972) 707-8574
• Build a Resume online - New Mexico Workforce Connection https://www.jobs.state.nm.us/
• Go to “Individual” and create an account for all Job Seeker Services
• Virtual Webinars and Events https://www.employnm.com/virtual-workshops
  
  

Find a Job

How do I search for jobs and connect with employers?

• Las Cruces New Mexico Workforce Connection (575) 524-6250
• NMSU Employment Services/Job Search - oel@nmsu.edu, (575) 646-1631
• DACC Workforce Center 575.527.7526
• Workforce Connection Job Seeker Services, https://www.jobs.state.nm.us
• New Mexico Workforce Connection (state.nm.us)
• Go to “Individual” and create an account for all Job Seeker Services
• Job Fairs New Mexico Workforce Connection, https://www.jobs.state.nm.us  
• Indeed – https://www.indeed.com/
• Google Job Search – www.google.com

Financial Assistance

I’d like to get an education/training but need financial help

• WIOA – Workforce Connection https://www.employnm.com/tuition-assistance or call (575) 524-6250
• FASFA – https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing University/College Programs