Updating skills in trades important in re-employment
Giving workers new or updated skills in high-demand fields is critical, Sandoval County Commissioners heard Thursday during a presentation called “Getting People Back to Work” from experts in improving the workforce’s skills.
Samantha Sengel.
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Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO and New Mexico Workforce Connections Chairman Jerry Schalow and Central New Mexico Community College Vice President Samantha Sengel explained a plan they have been working on for two years.
Workforce Connections provides data and services to develop the workforce in regard to employment, training, education and more.
Schalow said economic development starts with job creation.