On the job in Los Alamos is lifeguard Mairen Hoch keeping a sharp eye on swimmers Monday at East Park Pool. She is a senior at Los Alamos High School. Photo by (brother) Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Employment
FBI 2024 Honors Internship Program Seeks Applications
FBI News:
College students who want to start a career of a lifetime can apply for the Summer 2024 FBI Honors Internship Program.
The application window opened Sept. 5, 2023, and the deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. EDT, Sept. 20, 2023.
The FBI Honors Internship is open for full-time undergraduate and graduate students. This paid internship gives students the opportunity to work across the country, including New Mexico.
Interns will spend ten weeks alongside FBI Special Agents and professional staff to support investigations, work on a wide variety of projects, and learn about the FBI’s mission. Read More
Forest Service Hiring Wildland Firefighters In New Mexico
USDA News:
SANTA FE — The Forest Service is hiring Wildland Firefighters for permanent positions on hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews and more.
Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Join the Forest Service’s New Mexico or Arizona fire organization and be a part of the team that is committed to caring for the land and serving people.
The mission is to protect natural resources for multiple uses for today and future generations.
The Forest Service is holding an in-person recruitment event to fill approximately Read More
JEC Chairman Heinrich On August Jobs Report
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 after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 187,000 in August and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.8 percent.
The unemployment rate was 5.3 percent for Black workers, 4.9 percent for Hispanic workers, 3.4 percent for white workers, 3.1 percent for Asian workers, and 8.3 percent (not seasonally adjusted) for American Indian and Alaska Native workers.
“Today’s Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Issues Labor Day Statement
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in recognition of Labor Day:
“On Labor Day, we recognize the incredible work of the labor movement and the role that organized labor has played in building the middle class.
“As someone who grew up in a proud union household, I’ve seen the power of organizing up close. My father was a lineman and a member of the IBEW. His union wages allowed me to attend college, provided my family with a ticket to the middle class, and gave my parents stability and peace of mind Read More
New Mexico Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday In Observance Of Labor Day Holiday
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ALBUQUERQUE – All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (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, Sept. 5.
The business hours of the Unemployment Read More
Consulate Of Mexico In Albuquerque And New Mexico Environment Dept. Renew Alliance For Workers’ Rights
NMED Deputy Cabinet Secretary Danielle Gilliam and Consul of Mexico in Albuquerque Norma Ang with signed copies of the agreement for protecting the rights of Mexican workers in the United States. Courtesy/NMED
NMED Deputy Cabinet Secretary Danielle Gilliam and Consul of Mexico in Albuquerque Norma Ang sign copies of the agreement for protecting the rights of Mexican workers in the United States. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Tuesday, the Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) renewed an alliance dedicated to protecting the rights Read More
State Announces New Round Of Job Training Awards
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EDD News:
SANTA FE — The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board in August has approved awards totaling $1,034,194 to assist in training up to 135 New Mexico workers, Economic Development Department (EDD) Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced today.
JTIP is a reimbursement program that incentivizes companies to hire New Mexicans and expand within the state. This month’s awards are geographically diverse, going to businesses in nine different communities: Alburquerque, Clovis, Los Alamos, Mesilla Park, Moriarty, Roswell, Read More
Santa Fe Community Foundation Announces New Chair And Six Board Members
SFCF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Community Foundation (SFCF), the largest nonprofit funder In New Mexico, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chair and six new members to its board of directors.
Dion Silva, Regional President of Enterprise Bank & Trust, will step into a two-year term as board chair Oct. 5, 2023. He has served on the Foundation’s board of directors since October 2021 and will succeed Deborah Holloway as chair.
“The Santa Fe Community Foundation has an enduring commitment to northern New Mexico and all who call it home,” Dion Silva said. “I’m humbled to serve as chair Read More
NMDWS: New Mexico Labor Market Review For July 2023
NMDWS News:
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has released the July 2023 Labor Market Review.
To read the review, click here: July 2023 Labor Market Review.