Carlsbad, NM Welcomes Secretary Celina Bussey from the Department of Workforce Solutions to Discuss Employment Issues

    CARLSBAD, NM, September 16, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) recently welcomed Secretary Celina Bussey of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions to Carlsbad. Carlsbad and Eddy County, New Mexico, are looking for ways to attract workers for the plethora of jobs currently available. Secretary Bussey and her staff met with CDOD officials, community leaders, business owners, and New Mexico State Representatives Bill Gray and Cathrynn Brown to hear their needs and offer solutions.

The unemployment rate in Carlsbad, which has never risen above 6.6% in the last five years, has been as low as 3.7% in recent months. Compared to the state's unemployment rates over the same time period with a high near 7.0%, Carlsbad has enjoyed economic success. Getting the word out about the jobs available is a top priority in solving the region's employment issues.

"With the high number of jobs currently open in Carlsbad, Eddy County, and the surrounding areas, we want to attract people who need jobs from places with high unemployment rates," said Jeff Campbell, marketing director for the CDOD. "We are looking at innovative ways to reach out to these areas, such as virtual job fairs."

Some of the strategies discussed with Secretary Bussey included the aforementioned virtual job fairs and new thoughts on unemployment plans. Secretary Bussey pledged to work with the community in the future to solve employment problems.

The Carlsbad Department of Development is a member supported non-profit organization. Members represent over 100 chief executive officers in industry, business and finance, the City of Carlsbad, Eddy County Board of Commissioners, New Mexico State University-Carlsbad, and other organizations. The Carlsbad Department of Development is your first contact for business assistance in Carlsbad and South Eddy County.

The Carlsbad Department of Development promotes the economic and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Carlsbad and South Eddy County, New Mexico.

Website: http://www.developcarlsbad.org

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