These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Ask about money for training first
Training money (WIOA) can pay for school, books and certificates. It is not a loan.
The job center is at 420 W. Broadway St., Silver City. Walk in Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (may close 12-1). It is free.
NM Workforce Connection - Silver City (America's Job Center)
Job search, training and unemployment help
575-538-3737
420 W. Broadway St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (may close 12-1 for lunch)
America's Job Center New Mexico - Southwestern Area (SAWDB / SCCOG)
WIOA tuition assistance (Individual Training Account) and supportive services
(575) 538-3737
420 W. Broadway Street, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, closed noon-1pm
On SNAP? SNAP job training is free and can pay for some costs:
New Mexico Health Care Authority - SNAP Employment & Training
SNAP E&T: job search help, training, work experience, apprenticeships for SNAP r
(800) 283-4465
On TANF cash aid?
NM Department of Workforce Solutions
New Mexico Works (job help for families on TANF cash aid)
800-283-4465
2Get paid while learning
On-the-job training: an employer hires them and the program helps pay their wage while they learn.
America's Job Center New Mexico - Southwestern Area (SAWDB / SCCOG)
On-the-Job Training (OJT) placements
(575) 538-3737
420 W. Broadway Street, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, closed noon-1pm
Apprenticeship: a paid job plus classes in a trade.
NM Department of Workforce Solutions - Apprenticeship
Registered apprenticeship (earn while you learn in a trade)
575-538-3737
· Statewide phone/online
Age 55 or older with low income:
NM Aging & Long-Term Services Department - Senior Employment (SCSEP)
Paid part-time job training for low-income people 55+
800-432-2080
· Statewide phone/online; weekday business hours
3Short courses in Silver City
Western New Mexico University - Community and Workforce Development
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course
(575) 538-6290
WNMU main campus, Silver City
Western New Mexico University - Community and Workforce Development
Workforce programs: CDL, IT boot camps, Ed2Go online courses
(575) 538-6290
WNMU campus, Silver City
Western New Mexico University - Applied Technology
Welding Technology training (NCCER certificates, fast-track certificate, AAS)
(575) 538-6286
Juan Chacon Building, ground floor, WNMU campus, Silver City
Western New Mexico University - Applied Technology
Electrical Technology training (NCCER certificates, fast-track certificate, AAS)
(575) 538-6286
Juan Chacon Building, ground floor, WNMU campus, Silver City
CDL truck driving in Las Cruces:
Dona Ana Community College (NMSU) - Truck Driving Academy
CDL truck driving training (Class A), CDL skills testing, forklift and HazMat
(575) 527-7776
2345 E. Nevada Ave. (Workforce Center), Las Cruces
4Quick cards that help get hired
Restaurant and food jobs need a food handler card. It can be done online for about $8.
NMSU Cooperative Extension - Food Safety Training (TAP Series)
Online NMED-approved food handler card ($8) and food manager course
CPR and first aid cards help for child care, care work and many other jobs:
Silver City Fire Department
CPR, AED and First Aid certification classes ($35)
575-538-2591
1011 N Hudson Street, Silver City
Computer skills certificates (free tests to show employers):
Northstar Digital Literacy: Digital skills assessments and certificates
GCFGlobal LearnFree
Free online lessons: computer basics, email, internet, Microsoft Office, job sea
5No diploma yet
A GED (HiSET) opens many more jobs and training programs. Classes are free.
Use the guide "Wants a GED or to learn to read, write or speak English".
Wants a degree or longer program? Use the guide "Wants to go to college or trade school".
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