Effective Hiring and Employee Retention Strategies
Training Series for the New Mexico Business Community
Virtual, Instructor-led course designed to assist businesses in creating effective recruitment strategies for workforce expansion and retention.
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Upcoming Sessions
The virtual training series will be held twice a year - a spring and fall session.
Training Series Description
Virtual, Instructor-led course designed to assist businesses in creating effective recruitment strategies for workforce expansion and retention. Gain insights from industry experts on recruitment tactics, interview techniques, nurturing corporate culture, and maintaining a high-performing workforce. The course is 6 instructor-led sessions held virtually on Tues, Wed, and Thurs from 3-5pm MT. If you are unable to make the live session, all presentations will be recorded and made available to all registrants.
Cost
Free for New Mexico businesses!
The State of New Mexico Economic Development is providing financial support for qualified New Mexico businesses* to cover the entire cost of the training program (a $1650 value!).
*Must be registered in New Mexico and have employees that live and work in NM
Who Should Register?
The training program is designed for representatives from New Mexico businesses that are actively growing.
C-Suite | Senior Leadership | HR | Hiring Managers & Personnel
JTIP recipients: Completion of this training series activates the additional 5% reimbursement
Course Schedule
Session 1 (April 16) - Why is Recruiting Workforce So Hard?
Title: Recruiting Challenges in New Mexico
Speaker: Monica Sandoval-Johnson, CEO STEM Boomerang, Workforce Development Consultant
Session 2 (April 17) - Where to Begin - A Deep Dive Into An Effective Job Ad
Title: Where to Begin - A Deep Dive Into An Effective Job Ad
Speaker: Jeff Maholtz, HR Manager, RS21
Session 3 (April 18)- The Art of Interviewing
Session Topic: The Art of Interviewing Candidates
Speaker: Jan Maples, HR Consultant and owner of The Connecting Point
Session 4 (April 23)- Fostering Company Culture
Fostering Company Culture
Speaker: Annemarie Henton, RS21
Session 5 (April 24) - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retention
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retention
Speaker: TBD
Session 6 (April 25) - Strategies for Successful Employee Retention
Speaker: Panel of NM employers
Sponsors and Community Partners
Additional Sponsorships available. Please email info@stemboomerang.org to inquire.
FAQs
Who should attend?
Members of senior leadership within New Mexico-based companies who make the hiring decisions.Â
Will the sessions be recorded?
Every session, including the powerpoint presentation by the presenter, will be recorded and made available online to session attendees after each session concludes. You will receive information on how to access the recorded sessions following registration.Â
What are the key takaways?
Upon completion of the 20 training hours, attendees will be prepared to develop effective recruitment and retention strategies that are specific to their unique business and growth plan.
What is the cost?
FREE! If you are an eligible New Mexico-based employer. Costs for the training series are covered by the New Mexico Economic Development Dept. (STEP-UP funding through JTIP). Qualifications include:
- The employer you work for must have an active NM business registration
- Attendee must be employed with the company for at least 90 days
- Signed affidavit by the employee confirming they are employed by the business
If you are not a NM-based employer, the cost for the training series is $650 and will be billed to you after you register.
Who do I contact with questions?
Please email all questions to Monica and info@stemboomerang.org
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