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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