New Mexico Workforce Connection rebrand to America’s Job Center New Mexico

Pictured above: NMDWS Secretary Sarita Nair cutting ribbon in front of the America’s Job Center in Hobbs New Mexico. – Courtesy of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.

From the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions alongside State and Local Workforce Development Boards is excited to announce the official rebranding of New Mexico Workforce Connection to America’s Job Center New Mexico.

This name change reflects a nationwide alignment with the American Job’s Center network, ensuring consistency and recognition for workforce services provided throughout the state.

NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair officially launched the rebrand with ribbon-cutting ceremonies in Hobbs, Artesia, and Roswell, New Mexico on January 8-9, 2025.

The events marked the beginning of the transition and highlighted the Department’s commitment to providing exceptional workforce services that meet the needs of all New Mexicans, employers, and partners statewide.

“The new name for the local offices connects New Mexico to a nationwide network and emphasizes our mission to assist individuals with finding the right career and businesses with the finding the talent they need to succeed,” said NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair. “While the name and look have evolved, the dedication to serving New Mexicans remains unchanged and stronger than ever.”

The transition to the new refreshed logo will take place over the next few months, with local offices and online platforms gradually adopting the updated identity.  The new name will also help the public with confusion between the Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS), and the services that multiple workforce partners, including DWS, provide in the local offices.

Services provided by America’s Job Center New Mexico include:

• Adult and dislocated worker job and training resources
• Specialized programs for veterans, including disabled veterans
• Youth career exploration, job searches, skills training, and pre-apprenticeship
• Businesses services including recruitment, job postings, and hiring solutions tailored to their needs
• Job and hiring fairs
• Resource rooms where the public can access labor market information and other tools for applying for jobs
• Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assistance (RESEA) workshops and resources for people who are utilizing unemployment insurance
• Assistance with unemployment insurance claims and tax issues
• Foreign labor certification and migrant and seasonal farmworker programs (in agricultural regions)
• Guidance on filing wage and hour claims
• Help with programs during emergencies and natural disasters

There are 25 workforce offices located across New Mexico who remain dedicated to providing exceptional support, whether in-person or online. Job seekers and employers can access services online through New Mexico Jobs at https://www.jobs.state.nm.us.

For more information, visit your nearest America’s Job Center New Mexico location https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Office-Locations.