Employment

Jane Mathews Joins County Communication Team

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Senior Visual Information Specialist Jane Mathews

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Jane Mathews has joined the Los Alamos County Communication and Public Relations team as a Senior Visual Information Specialist.

Mathews began her new job Feb. 18, which entails public relations, social media and digital art throughout the County.

County Public Information Officer Julie Williams-Hill said Mathews filled a needed spot in the team following the departure of Senior Visual Information Specialist Vint Miller.

“When Vint Miller decided to move to Oklahoma, Read More

LAPS Spotlight: Public Information Officer Connie Goettee

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LAPS Public Information Officer and AP Coordinator Connie Goettee working in her office. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com

By Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post

When we think of hard work, we would usually think of the trades: mechanical work, technicians, or even plumbers. But you probably never thought that working for the schools was really hard work, too. Well, Connie Goettee is the Public Information Officer and AP Coordinator for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) and an amazingly hard worker.

She went to college to study journalism, but later found out that reporters Read More

Higher Education Department Partners With CYFD To Award Student Debt Relief To 133 Employees

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HED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED), in collaboration with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), has awarded college debt relief to 133 CYFD employees via its CYFD Worker Loan Repayment Program.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham approved $432,000 for the program for the coming year, which aims to alleviate financial burdens and promote career advancement opportunities for professionals committed to serving New Mexico’s children and families at CYFD. With an average debt load of $33,000 per participant, the assistance significantly Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Sofia Ross At Golf Course

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On the job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos Golf Course Recreation Leader Sofia Ross. She has been working at the golf course for one year. ‘I enjoy the ability to work in such a healthy environment and even the management is amazing,’ Ross said discussing her job. To learn more about the Los Alamos Golf Course, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More

JEC Chairman Martin Heinrich On March Jobs Report

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Sen. Martin Heinrich

JEC News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Martin Heinrich, (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement today after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 303,000 in March and the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.8 percent.

The unemployment rate was 6.4 percent for Black workers, 4.5 percent for Hispanic workers, 3.4 percent for white workers, 2.5 percent for Asian workers, and 3.9 percent (not seasonally adjusted) for American Indian and Alaska Native workers.   Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Boese Bros’ Stephen Harshman

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On the job in Los Alamos is Boese Bros Brewpub Kitchen Staff Stephen Harshman. He has worked at Boese Bros Brewpub at 145 Central Park Square for four months. ‘I like having the experience with food,’ Harshman said of his job. To learn more about Boese Bros Brewpub, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico Early Childhood Education And Care Department Expands Workforce Recruitment Efforts

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ECECD News:

SANTA FE — Thursday, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) unveiled an expansion to Developing Futures, the department’s campaign to recruit talented professionals into the field of early childhood education and care.

Now, New Mexicans can explore career opportunities in early childhood through a personalized career quiz and an expanded website featuring new professional profiles.

The recruitment efforts also include a fun commercial featuring New Mexico PreK students and a game show theme.

“Careers in early childhood provide opportunities Read More

New Mexico Dept. Of Workforce Solutions: Employer Roundtable In Española With Local & State Officials April 10

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NMDWS News:

ESPAÑOLA — New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair will be a special guest at Employer Roundtable event held in Española, New Mexico 11 a.m. to noon, April 10 at Northern New Mexico College.

The event will include local city officials who will lead open discussions with employers on their workforce needs and address challenges that may be impacting their business.

WHO:

  • Sarita Nair, NMDWS Cabinet Secretary
  • Ramon Vigil, City of Española Mayor
  • Denise Montoya, Northern New Mexico College CEO of Finance Operations
  • Mike Adams, City of Española
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