Training

Santa Fe has all the resources a business needs for training employees from valuable incentives for job training to a world class community college.

Job Training Incentive Program

For qualifying companies, a large portion of training costs can be covered through the state Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP). One of the strongest workforce training programs in the nation, this highly flexible incentive reimburses economic-based companies (those selling a majority of goods or services out of state) for half of wages paid for up to six months. It also pays 100% of classroom training costs and on-the-job training provided by New Mexico institutions and part of the per diem and travel costs of outside trainers. Job applicants must be New Mexico residents or have lived here for at least a year during their lifetimes.

For assistance in preparing a JTIP  application, contact the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce at 505-983-7317 or www.SantaFeChamber.com

The Santa Fe Community College

The Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) provides the region with affordable high quality education and training. President Sheila Ortego and Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are eager to work with companies to develop any specialized workforce training and education programs they require. SFCC is home to the statewide New Mexico Small Business Development Centers network.

Presented through a variety of delivery methods and time formats, this includes basic skill programs; certificates and technical degrees; associate degrees with four year transfer potential, and personal enrichment courses both for credit and not for credit. These offerings are designed to add value to the lives of our community members by broadening opportunities; enhancing personal income; improving working and living conditions; and fostering richer, healthier lives.

Each semester SFCC has around 5,400 students enrolled in the various associate degree programs or certificate or professional credential programs.

This includes an Environmental Technology Program which includes both an associate’s degree and a certificate program. The curriculum is both theoretical and practical.
Students get project-based learning and assessment in simulated work environments. The program helps develop critical thinking and problem solving skills by emphasizing teamwork on group projects. Students get a strong foundation that allows them to adapt to a wide range of employment opportunities in this diverse emerging industry.

SFCC is also home to the Center for Community Sustainability, which delivers education in sustainability, renewable energies technologies, environmental technologies, and certifications for energy raters. The college is developing curriculum to add sustainability across all our educational programs including science, math, English, and history. The college is also developing the Sustainable Technologies Center, which is part of the national Advanced Technology Center network to develop and deliver curriculum in smart grid technology and green building construction.

The Northern New Mexico Workforce Development Board

The Board promotes business and community partnerships for local economic development while providing vocational and employment services to the local workforce.