Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced that Sitel, a global customer care provider, will add more than 100 jobs at its Las Cruces facility. Specifics about the job openings were not included in a press release from the Governor's office. The company has operated in Las Cruces since 2007 and the release said the company is expanding in part due to support provided through New Mexico's Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP).
"It is important to have a strong and diverse private sector, and that is why we continue to foster an environment that encourages job creators, like Sitel, to hire and train new workers in New Mexico," Governor Martinez said. "Programs like JTIP play a vital role in helping us level the playing field and make New Mexico more competitive. That's why we've fought so hard to make the program permanent and continue to support the program with funding that encourages companies to hire more New Mexicans."
The Fiscal Year 2016 state budget that Governor Martinez signed into law provided an additional $7.5 million for JTIP, a successful program that helps growing business hire more workers by covering the cost of training for new employees. Governor Martinez has also taken steps to make JTIP a permanent part of New Mexico's budget. In the past, the program had only been funded intermittently. Sitel will receive $58,000 from the Economic Development Department's Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP).
A release said New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela and Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance were both instrumental in facilitating the JTIP award and joined Gov. Martinez for the announcement.
"We appreciate Governor Martinez's continuing leadership and support," said Jerry Kinnick currently, CFO for Sitel North America. "With a strong reputation as an employer-of-choice in Las Cruces, Sitel is proud to be one of the most vibrant employers in the community. JTIP will help Sitel continue to drive economic growth and maintain world-class training programs."
Sitel has has 110 centers in 23 countries across North and South America, Europe, Africa and the Asia Pacific. The company has a longstanding reputation for exceptional training and ongoing professional development. Sitel currently has more than 100 job openings for Las Cruces-area residents. The company provides a competitive compensation and benefits packages. Candidates can apply online in the "Careers" section at www.sitel.com.
Information from Office of New Mexico Governor