State awards job training funds to support up to 122 New Mexico employees
19 Dec 2024
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For the final month of 2024, the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved $2.2 million in reimbursement funds to support up to 122 trainees and interns, announced the New Mexico Economic Development (EDD) Cabinet Secretary-Designate Rob Black.
Each month the JTIP board convenes to review applications from businesses looking to expand operations by training new employees or provide training for promotions to incumbent workers.
In the 2024 calendar year, JTIP approved training funds for 1,467 full-time positions and 30 interns. During this time, Step Up funding offered businesses assistance in training 177 employees, giving them opportunities for promotion from within.
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