04/18/2022
Workforce Data Platform Announced
A data system called Research Informing Success in Education, or RISE, that launched this month is aimed at bridging data from the New Mexico Departments of Early Childhood Education and Care, Public Education, Higher Education and Workforce Solutions, the state recently announced.
Read More04/13/2022
State of New Mexico announces cross-agency education and workforce data platform
Four state agencies are joining forces to create a shared statewide longitudinal data system, also known as RISE NM, to identify opportunities to improve outcomes for New Mexicans in their journey from early childhood into the workforce.
Read More11/9/2021
Project Selects Data Platform Vendor
The RISE NM Project Team in consultation with the four RISE NM partner agency Cabinet Secretaries, RISE NM Steering Committee, and the New Mexico Governor's Office has selected Google LLC as its cloud data platform vendor.
Read More10/13/2021
New Mexico agency using grant to unify early childhood education coalitions
When the pandemic hit and the families of young children in the Navajo Nation needed food and clothes, Kim Kee and others formed an early childhood “coalition” to help distribute care packages.
Read More10/6/2021
Help Wanted: Thousands of job openings posted in New Mexico
In New Mexico, COVID-19 cases seem to have plateaued, but state health officials said Wednesday that community spread and pressure on the health care system remain high.
Read More10/6/2021
PED, McDonald’s partnership for literacy continues
More than 4,000 copies of the bilingual children’s book, “Charles Reads/Carlos Lee,” will get into the hands of first graders around the state, thanks to a partnership between New Mexico owner-operators of McDonald’s restaurants and the state Public Education Department.
Read More10/1/2021
State of New Mexico and community partners encourage students to complete federal financial aid application
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1
Read More09/30/2021
State agencies join forces to help tourism industry tackle workforce shortages
Tourism Department and Department of Workforce Solutions aim to connect qualified job seekers with tourism businesses looking to fill vacancies
Read More09/30/2021
State creates early childhood and daycare system to meet modern workforce needs
Until the pandemic, women made up more than 52% of the work force. In the last 70 years women have not only entered the workforce in greater numbers but have expanded their presence in almost every profession and occupation. Two-income families have increased dramatically, leading to an increased need for full-time childcare.
Read More09/26/2021
Youth can lead the way on vaccination efforts
Currently, 46% of New Mexicans ages 18 to 24 are fully vaccinated compared to nearly 70% for all age groups. Students can change that statistic through their leadership and activism.
Read More09/23/2021
Ready NM training boot camp leads to “new collar” jobs in New Mexico
New Mexico employers seeking over 1,000 workers with smart manufacturing skills
Read More09/22/2021
GEAR UP Week: New Mexico Celebrates College Readiness
Thousands of middle and high school students across New Mexico will have the chance to learn more about their college and career options this week as the state celebrates National GEAR UP Week.
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