Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) is sponsored by New Mexico Economic Development Department. JTIP funds classroom and on-the-job training for newly created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses for up to 6 months. It also reimburses custom training at a New Mexico public educational institution.

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Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) The New Mexico State Legislature created JTIP, formerly known as the Industrial Development Training Program, or “in-plant training,” in 1972. New Mexico has one of the most generous training incentive programs 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 6 months. The program reimburses 50-90% of employee wages. Custom training at a New Mexico public educational institution may also be reimbursed.

Eligibility for JTIP funds depends on the company’s business, the role of the newly-created jobs in that business, and the trainees themselves. Please read through the eligibility guidelines (see Policy and Procedures below) and then fill out the Eligibility Questionnaire to begin the JTIP application process. A member of JTIP staff will contact you to determine your company’s eligibility and discuss the program in detail.

Businesses eligible for consideration include: Companies that manufacture or produce a product in New Mexico Non-retail service companies that export a substantial percentage of services out of state (50% or more of revenues and/or customer base).

Software development companies, customer support centers and product testing laboratories are three examples of businesses that have qualified in this category 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. Businesses in certain industries are not eligible.

Some examples are agriculture, construction, extractive industries, gambling, health care and retail. Jobs eligible for funding through JTIP must be: Full time (minimum of 32 hours per week) Directly related to the creation of the product or delivery of the service. (1 in 5 positions applied for may be outside product/service creation).

Typical examples include marketing, sales, and general administration Manufacturing examples: production worker, electronic equipment assembler, first line supervisor, industrial engineering technician, R&D scientists, and engineers Service examples: customer service representative, environmental engineering technician, web developer, software developer Intern positions may be eligible To be eligible for funding under JTIP, trainees must: Be new hires to the company Have been residents of the state of New Mexico for at least 1 year at any time prior to employment.

Trainees that do not meet the one-year residency requirement may be eligible if hired into high-wage jobs.

Not have left high school in the 3 months prior to employment, unless they have graduated or completed a HSE (High School Equivalency) Reimbursable Training Costs JTIP funds 3 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: Additional wage reimbursement may not exceed 15% above the standard rates (50-75%).

Companies may combine one of the three conditions above with the additional 5% wage reimbursement for high-wage positions and an additional 5% for JTIP approved employers that utilize business support services through the recognized New Mexico Workforce Connection offices across the state or through other independent human resource support service providers that help small businesses develop successful recruitment strategies to grow and retain their workforce may be eligible for an additional 5% wage reimbursement above the standard rates.

Expenses are reimbursed after training is completed. JTIP Board Meeting updates Jun 12, 2026 Board Meeting Notice Jun 18, 2026 Public Hearing Notice JTIP Program Manager Patrick Gannon Patrick. Gannon@edd.

nm. gov. JTIP Marketing Coordinator Avelina Borrego Avelina. Borrego@edd.

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