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No cost Job Help in New Mexico: Unemployment, Job Centers and Job Training

How to ask for unemployment in New Mexico, find job help through New Mexico Workforce Connection, and get job training if you have a disability or are blind.

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Hi friend. Losing work is hard, and you don't have to figure it out alone. New Mexico has free help to file for unemployment, look for a job and learn new skills.

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How do I get help with unemployment in New Mexico?

Call the NM Department of Workforce Solutions Unemployment Insurance Operations Center at 877 664 6984. You can find program information at dws.state.nm.us.

Official page: dws.state.nm.us/en-us/News/Latest-News/nmdws-to-provide-limited-in-person-services

Where can I get help finding a job?

New Mexico Workforce Connection centers help people look for work. You can also use the state's online job system at jobs.state.nm.us.

Official page: dws.state.nm.us/en-us/News/Latest-News/nmdws-to-provide-limited-in-person-services

I have a disability. Can I get help to work?

Yes. Any person with a disability who lives in New Mexico may apply for services from the NM Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Apply at the office nearest you. Staff will set up a first meeting, called an Orientation.

Official page: dvr.state.nm.us/future-participants

I'm blind or have low vision. Who can help me get a job?

The New Mexico Commission for the Blind offers job training, blindness skills training and help to live on your own. Its services are free. Call 888 513 7968.

Official page: cfb.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Resource-Guide-Final.pdf

Is there a place to learn blindness skills?

Yes. The Commission for the Blind runs the Orientation Center in Alamogordo. Call 888 513 7967 to ask about it.

Official page: gcd.nm.gov/?p=767

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Who to call in New Mexico

Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.

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