TechHire New Mexico is a federally-funded grant program offering training resources in the Tech/Information Technology sector. TechHire New Mexico is an innovative job training program designed to establish a pipeline of well-trained Tech/IT professionals for employers. We assist in preparing a skilled workforce in Tech/Information Technologies by offering training resources to eligible individual participants, employers and incumbent workers. Individual Participants must meet the following eligibility requirements: 17 through 29 years of age High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Have barriers to training and employment, such as: * No post-secondary education * No work experience and/or lack skills necessary to secure employment * Currently unemployed or underemployed Must reside in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance or Valencia county Employer Resources: Assist in job placement Customized/Incumbent Worker Training Internships (reimbursement of wages) Apprenticeships On-the-Job Training Contracts (reimbursement of wages) Learn more by contacting: Tawnya Rowland, Program Director, trowland@wccnm.org 505-843-1919 Margaret Sachs, Business Consultant, msachs@wccnm.org 505-843-1932 Ashley Romero, Career Development Specialist, aromero@wccnm.org 505-843-1960 Diana Parker, Career Development Specialist, dparker@wccnm.org 505-843-1973