About this programme
The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP), run by the New Mexico Economic Development Department, funds classroom and on-the-job training for newly created jobs at expanding or relocating businesses, for up to six months. NM EDD describes it as one of the most generous training incentive programs in the country.
JTIP reimburses employers for a share of the wages paid to new hires during training, which supports business expansion and relocation while building New Mexico's workforce. In Q1 2026, the program funded training for 398 workers.
How it works
Reimbursement is paid after training is completed, at a rate that depends on where the jobs are located: 50% in urban areas (population over 60,000), 65% in rural areas (population under 60,000), and 75% in frontier, distressed, or Native communities (population under 15,000).
Employers can add up to 5% more reimbursement by combining qualifying conditions: paying High Wage Jobs Tax Credit-level wages, hiring recent New Mexico higher-education graduates, hiring veterans, hiring individuals from New Mexico foster care, or using recognized workforce support services. Maximum total reimbursement is 90%.
Training can run for up to six months as custom classroom training at a public educational institution, structured on-the-job training, or a combination of the two.
A related program, Step Up, provides wage assistance for training existing employees rather than new hires.
Who can apply
Eligible companies are manufacturers or product-production businesses in New Mexico, and non-retail service companies that export 50% or more of their services out of state (software development, customer support, product testing), plus certain green industries. The company must be financially sound and be creating new jobs through expansion or relocation.
Ineligible industries include agriculture, construction, extractive industries, gambling, healthcare, and retail.
Jobs must be full-time (at least 32 hours a week), year-round, and directly related to producing the product or delivering the service; up to one in five positions may be in support roles like marketing, sales, or administration. Internships may qualify.
Trainees must be new hires who have lived in New Mexico for at least a year before starting (except those hired into high-wage jobs), and must not have left high school within the three months before employment, unless they graduated or completed a High School Equivalency.
How to apply
- Complete the JTIP Eligibility Questionnaire.
- JTIP staff contact you to verify eligibility and go over the details.
- Submit the full application as described on the Application Process page.
- Carry out the training.
- Submit your reimbursement request after training is complete.
Frequently asked
How much of my training wages get reimbursed?
Between 50% and 75% depending on location, plus up to 5% more from qualifying bonus conditions, for a maximum of 90%.
How long can training last?
Up to six months, as classroom training, on-the-job training, or a mix of both.
Do the jobs have to be full-time?
Yes, at least 32 hours a week, year-round, and directly tied to making the product or delivering the service.
Can I get JTIP support for training current employees?
Not through JTIP itself. Use the related Step Up Program, which covers training for existing employees.
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Reviewed 2026-09-25. Programmes change, so check eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply. CapEasy is a private firm and is not part of any government body.