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 WORKFORCE RESOURCE NEWS
July 28, 2025
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Jul 28, 10 AM – 2 PM; Del Norte Credit Union
Do you want to start or grow a business? The City of Santa Fe’s Office of Economic Development looks forward to discussing your business needs and exploring how we can help you succeed.
Jul 30, 6 PM – 8 PM, Santa Fe Railyard Water Tower
We’re riding into the Summer of Bikes with Bikes for Business: Capital Coal! Meet at 6 PM at the Railyard Water Tower — we roll out at 6:15 PM sharp for a 4–6 mile social ride, ending at Capital Coal by 7 PM.
Aug 2, 11 AM – 2 PM; SWAN Park
The City of Santa Fe and its partners are hosting a free Back to School Bash to support students and families with giveaways, creative activities, and community resources. This fun event is a great way to connect with local support programs while celebrating the upcoming school year.
Aug 4; 10 AM – 2 PM; Santa Fe Business Incubator (SFBI)
Do you want to start or grow a business? The City of Santa Fe’s Office of Economic Development looks forward to discussing your business needs and exploring how we can help you succeed.
Aug 5, 10 AM – 12 PM (Online)
Join this monthly meeting and learn more about the state of the Industry in Santa Fe. The Council shall investigate policy opportunities, make recommendations for new program opportunities, make recommendations for new program initiatives, encourage further media education for our diverse population, and inform decision-makers to the impact and evolving landscape of media creation in Santa Fe. Open to the community.
Aug 6, 11 AM – 1 PM; (Hybrid; City Hall)
The Committee plays a vital role in shaping economic policy by reviewing, commenting on, and advising on proposed actions, ordinances, and regulations early in their development, ensuring informed decisions that positively impact businesses and the community.
Aug 12, 10 AM – 12 PM; Santa Fe Business Incubator (SFBI)
UNM Rainforest Innovations is collaborating with the City of Santa Fe Economic Development Department to bring this roundtable event to Santa Fe for Native American owned-businesses and entrepreneurs. These monthly gatherings create space for Native American entrepreneurs, artists, and business owners to connect, share resources, and build pathways to success.
Applications Open – Join Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
Deadline: Aug 22, 5 PM
Help Shape Santa Fe’s Future — Join EDAC. The City of Santa Fe is now accepting applications for its EDAC — a volunteer group that helps guide local economic policy, support entrepreneurs, and grow opportunity across our community. If you live within city limits and have experience in business, entrepreneurship, or simply a passion for building a stronger Santa Fe, we want to hear from you.
Meetings: EDAC meets monthly on the first Wednesday from 11 AM – 1 PM.
To Apply: Email your Letter of Interest and Resume to Casey Dalbor at cjdalbor@santafenm.gov.
Show up. Speak up. Shape what’s next.
Aug 29, 8:30 – 10 AM; CCA Munoz-Waxman Gallery
Cross-disciplinary Artist Hilary Lorenz shares her unique process of exploring landscapes through running and translating those physical experiences into intricate paper installations. Attendees will leave inspired to find creative expression in their own movements and build a deeper connection to the places they inhabit.
Applications Now Open; Program Starts Sep 6
The UNM Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship invites entrepreneurs from all industries to apply for its intensive 8-month accelerator. Through expert mentorship and hands-on workshops in Santa Fe, you will develop a solid business plan and compelling investor pitch designed to help you
Go Local Go Different Campaign
OED invites business associations and neighborhood business advocates to join us in learning about the Go Local Go Different Campaign. The Go Local Go Different brand and campaign aims to educate the community and support local businesses and place making with important data, statistics and information on the importance of independent businesses in our city. Now more than ever, supporting local independent businesses is critical and calls for collective action and urgency.
Contact Director Johanna Nelson for more information at jcnelson@santafenm.gov.
 
AMERICAN'S JOB CENTER
NEW MEXICO
OED has teamed up with the local America's Job Center in Santa Fe to highlight news and events in this section to support employers and job seekers. The Santa Fe America's Job Center office is a one-stop destination for a range of workforce services.
For more information, visit their website here.
Employers are hiring in the Central New Mexico area. These videos are updated weekly and highlight employers who are looking to hire quickly. For more information on a specific job, contact your local New Mexico Workforce Connection.
Stackable industry -recognized certifications combined with applied learning on employer jobsites across New Mexico. Accepting Applications now for August 2025. Find opportunities, in Broadband/Fiber and Home Energy Auditor career fields. Learn more about this partnership between DWS, SFCC, and EMNRD.
Businesses interested in exploring how apprenticeships can help them address workforce needs. Employers seeking cost-effective solutions to train, upskill, and retain top taken. HR professional, business owner, or workforce development leaders eager to learn how apprenticeships can align with their goals.
10 AM – 11:30 AM; 525 Camino De Los Marques Ste. 200
Learn more about the Americas Job Centers services and collaborations from Job development, Resume assistance, workshops, and hear from VBOC, and other workforce organizations. Reserve your spot with Americas Job Center Santa Fe: 505.355.1758.
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Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) offers a range of online and in-person academic and workforce training classes.
Jul 29; 11 AM – 4 PM; Santa Fe Higher Education Center
SFCC will host a Job Fair for Prospective Teachers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. Meet with representatives from Santa Fe Public Schools, ESS and SFCC’s Alternative Licensure Program.
For information, contact Kayla Garcia at kayla.garcia@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1256.
Aug 8; 9 AM – 2 PM; Aug 15; 1 PM – 6 PM
New Student Orientation (NSO) is designed for all first-time, degree-seeking students, whether attending full or part time. SFCC also welcomes prospective students who want to learn more about SFCC. Each New Student Orientation session includes a welcome from college leadership, an overview of student services, guidance on using the mySFCC portal, and tips for accessing campus resources.
New or prospective students should pre-register here.
Registration for Fall 2025 Continuing Education classes is now open. Classes begin on Monday, Aug 18. The new catalog features 79 fresh offerings alongside a rich mix of returning favorites across art, history, outdoor adventure, culinary exploration, and professional development. For information or to download a copy of the catalog visit sfcc.edu.
For registration assistance email or call 505-428-1676.
SFCC has selected Ben Cichowski, a nationally recognized leader in weatherization and energy efficiency instruction, known for his popular online video series that brought the world of weatherization to the masses. For more information about the Energy Smart Academy visit sfcc.edu, email ESADirector@sfcc.edu or call 505- 428-1676.
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Deadline: Aug 5
The Diverse Business Leader Awards program will honor leading organizations and executives who are going above and beyond to bolster equality across all areas of diversity including age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion.
Deadline: Aug 24
Grants will support nonprofits located in Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Santa Fe counties that support infants and toddlers, their caretakers, and the early childhood workforce.
Deadline: Aug 24
Grants will support Indigenous-serving nonprofits across New Mexico that display a commitment to the Native core values of community, language, culture, and environment.
Deadline: Aug 24
Grants will support nonprofits located in Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Santa Fe counties that are working to improve outcomes in the following fields of interest: Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Education, and Environment.
Expanding? Relocating? LEDA funding supports job-creating projects that grow Santa Fe’s economy. Funds can be used for land, building costs, and infrastructure—backed by a public-private partnership.
Explore the opportunity and start the conversation.
Hiring new employees? JTIP can reimburse your business for 50–75% of wages during training for eligible new hires. This statewide program is ideal for companies looking to build local talent while keeping costs down.
Learn more and see if your business qualifies.
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Santa Fe County Seeks Members for New Independent Salary Commission
Deadline: Aug 1
The Santa Fe County (County) Board of County Commissioners (Board) is reissuing its call for qualified individuals to serve on the Independent Salary Commission (Commission), an advisory body responsible for evaluating and recommending salaries for county elected-officials and commissioners. Interested residents should submit a letter of interest and resume detailing relevant expertise and qualifications to:
Santa Fe County Human Resources Department
Attn: Valerie Aghaei Park, Director; PO Box 276, Santa Fe, NM 87504-0276
Email: vpark@santafecountynm.gov
Phone: 505.995.6507
Deadline: Upcoming
Opportunity for New Mexico Residents to Expand Careers into the 21st Century with In-demand CAD Design & 3D Printing Skills. Apply for a FREE 12-week full-time 3D Printing Bootcamp that earns a New Collar Network 3D Printing Technician Master Badge Including Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD Design. This is a 12 week bootcamp starting in mid-August 2025 in Santa Fe NM.
Deadline: Upcoming
Are you passionate about supporting New Mexico families? Santa Fe Community College's (SFCC) Early Childhood Center of Excellence is now accepting registrations for its Community Health Worker/Home Visiting Certificate program for Fall 2025. This course offers the only career pathway in New Mexico to state certification in home visiting.
Free, short-term career training in fields like Film/TV Production Assistant, IT, drone operation, and more—designed for working adults or career changers. Includes job placement support.
La Fonda Foundation is an organization dedicated to supporting the upward mobility of hourly wage workers in New Mexico’s hospitality industry. La Fonda Foundation’s Hourly Employee Hardship Fund provides financial resources to hourly employees experiencing unexpected hardship or emergency circumstances.
La Fonda Foundation has partnered with Villa Therese Catholic Clinic to help families access free medical, dental, and vision care. This program is designed to connect hospitality workers and their families to essential health services at no cost.
Register here.
New Applications Open Aug 15; Renewal WICHE Application Open
The purpose of the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE) Loan-For-Service Program is to allow New Mexico students to enroll at selected out-of-state graduate or professional programs which are not offered at New Mexico public universities.
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The North American Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative (NAIMI), headquartered in New Mexico, is working on a grant with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help advance a strong cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) workforce in the electric grid and advanced manufacturing sectors in northern New Mexico. The project's outcome will be an opportunity roadmap for job creation, training, and program development to foster a robust cybersecurity and IT workforce in New Mexico. Survey responses should pertain to your business and business needs and will be used to inform the opportunity roadmap. We appreciate your input and look forward to sharing the roadmap with you.
The outcome of the project will be an opportunity roadmap for job creation and training and program development to grow a strong workforce in New Mexico. Please take a few minutes to assist us by completing the following survey by Aug 15, 2025.
Link to survey here.
Please feel free to contact NAIMI Chief Technical Officer Dr. Lalita Rao at lalita.rao@naimi.us with any questions.
Jul 30, 12 PM (Online)
Join the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program on Zoom to learn about how the warming climate is affecting workers, and what policymakers, businesses, and labor are doing to keep workers safe. This event is part of EOP’s Opportunity in America conversation series.
Aug 2, 10 AM – 5 PM; Santa Fe Plaza
Girls Inc. of Santa Fe invites you to the Stronger Together Fest—a free, all-day celebration of youth, art, and community! Enjoy live music, local vendors, kids’ activities, youth advocacy booths, and more—all in the heart of downtown. Come celebrate the power of young voices and the spirit of Santa Fe. Free & open to all!
Aug 15, 5 – 8:30 PM: Santa Fe Teen Center
La Fonda Foundation will host our second annual Family Resource Summit in partnership with the City of Santa Fe’s Southside Block Party. While the event is intended to support hospitality families, it is free and open to the public. Attendees will have access to on-site registration for programs and services from city, state, nonprofit, and community partners. No registration required.
Contact Leticia Bernal for more information at leticia@lafondafoundation.org or 505.362.4545.
Sep 4, 12 – 1:15 PM; (Online)
Join the Aspen Institute for a critical discussion on the future of equal opportunity, a core American value facing significant challenges from recent policy shifts and debates. An esteemed panel will explore the current landscape and the strategies needed to protect and strengthen fairness and inclusion in the American workplace.
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- NM Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate: 4.2%
- Santa Fe Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate: 4.0%
The New Mexico Labor Market Review (LMR) presents the most up-to-date labor market highlights and happenings. The LMR is produced and published monthly and includes data on the labor force, jobs, and unemployment for the state and select substate areas.
The State of Working America Data Library provides researchers, media, and the public with easily accessible, up-to-date, and comprehensive historical data on the American labor force. It is compiled from Economic Policy Institute analysis of government data sources.
Explore current job levels, unemployment rates, and job growth by U.S. metros, including Santa Fe, with interactive map view + download options (CSV, Excel), compare Santa Fe’s jobs/unemployment trends with peer cities
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The City of Santa Fe’s Office of Economic Development works to cultivate a vibrant business community and to build a diverse, innovative economy that provides equitable opportunity and prosperity for the residents of Santa Fe.
La misión de la Oficina de Desarrollo Económico es cultivar una comunidad empresarial vibrante y construir una economía diversa e innovadora que brinde oportunidades equitativas y prosperidad para la comunidad.
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CALL 211 FOR HELP
If you need help with rent, nutritious food, secure housing, utilities, reliable transportation, and safe physical and social environments, call 211 for help.
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