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New Mexico has one of the most aggressive training incentive packages in the country. The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds classroom and on-the-job-training for newly created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses for up to six months. The program reimburses 50 to 70 percent of employee wages and required travel expenses. Custom training at a New Mexico public educational institution may also be covered.
The New Mexico State Legislature created the Job Training Incentive Program, formerly known as the Industrial Development Training Program or "in plant training," in 1972. Since that time, the program has funded training for more than 35,000 workers in more than 600 companies. In January 2006 alone, JTIP paid nearly $3 million to expanding New Mexico companies. Select Milk Producers of Dexter, Matterform Media of Espanola, Tapetes de Lana of Mora, and Solo Cup of Belen are just a few examples of the diverse companies that have been able to grow their businesses with JTIP.
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Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for JTIP funds depends on the company's business, the role of the newly created jobs in that business, and the trainees themselves.
Company Eligibility
Two categories of business are eligible for consideration:
- Companies that manufacture or produce a product in New Mexico.
- Non-retail service companies that export a substantial percentage of services out of state (60 percent + of revenues and/or customer base).
The company must be financially sound and must be creating new jobs as a result of expansion or relocation to the State of New Mexico.
Job Eligibility
Jobs eligible for funding through JTIP must be:
- Full time (minimum of 32 hours/week)
- Year-round
- Directly related to the creation of the product or service. (One in ten positions applied for may be outside product/service creation.)
Trainees must be guaranteed full-time employment upon successful completion of the training program.
Trainee Eligibility
To be eligible for funding under JTIP, trainees must be:
- New hires to the company
- Residents of the State of New Mexico for at least one year at any time prior to employment in an eligible position.
Trainees must also not have left high school in the three months prior to employment, unless they have graduated or completed a GED.
Reimbursable Training Costs
JTIP funds three types of training:
- Custom classroom training at a public educational institution
- Structured on-the-job training (OJT)
- A combination of classroom training and OJT
The following are eligible for reimbursement:
- A significant portion of trainee wages (50-70 percent) for up to six months.
- Cost of custom classroom training at public educational institution (100 percent)
- Percentage of approved travel expenses (50-65 percent).
Expenses are reimbursed after training is completed.
How to Apply
Each company requesting funds from the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) must submit a written proposal. The proposal establishes the company's eligibility under the program, its viability as a business, and the relationship of the new jobs to business expansion. A training plan is required to help ensure the success of the trainees, the training program, and ultimately the business.
A JTIP Proposal Guide is available from the JTIP staff in the New Mexico Economic Development Department. This guide outlines proposal requirements and provides examples for reference. Staff is available to answer questions and provide technical assistance with proposal development.
Proposals are due to the JTIP staff in the Economic Development Department one month before the Board meeting at which funding is requested. The JTIP Board meets the second Friday of every month. Meetings are held in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and rural communities.
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Additional Information
For more information on the Job Training Incentive Program, contact the New
Mexico Economic Development Department.
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