Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP)

The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) sits under the New Mexico Economic Development Department and reimburses employers for training costs tied to newly created jobs. It is aimed at manufacturers, companies that export services out of state, and certain green-industry businesses that are expanding or relocating in New Mexico, rather than at individuals or research groups. The program covers 50-90% of new-hire wages during training, with an additional 15% for high-wage positions and for businesses using workforce connection services. Workers must be new hires in full-time, year-round jobs, and training can be classroom-based, on the job, or both for up to six months. Companies pay first and claim reimbursement after training ends, which makes JTIP a cash-back hiring incentive rather than in-kind support. Eligibility is narrow by design. Firms must fit the manufacturing, export, or qualifying green-industry rules, and the program excludes agriculture, construction, extractive industries, gambling, healthcare, and retail. The intake is rolling, so applicants do not wait for a single annual deadline, and the practical test is whether the new position and training plan are clearly tied to business expansion in New Mexico.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.