The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced over $1.7 million in funds from the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) have been approved to businesses in, Sunland Park
Stampede Meat Inc., Sunland Park, 3 trainees at an average wage of $18 for a total award of $41,472. This award is an amended amount from a previous JTIP application. Stampede Meat is a leading provider of portion-controlled protein solutions. Stampede Meat creates seasoned and prepared value-added meats, portion cuts, and a variety of fully cooked meats that serve numerous national food chains, restaurants, retailers, club stores, food service distributors, cruise lines, casinos, home delivery, military, hospitality, schools, airlines, and other markets in the U.S. and internationally.
“Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state lawmakers continue to support this program because they know the Job Training Incentive Program is helping businesses build a more skilled and higher-paid workforce,” EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes said. “These are the jobs of the future and the way forward as we create a robust and diversified economy.”
