Trainings & Courses with Certifications

Partners for Employment offers the following free online courses and trainings that include certifications.

Foundational Trainings

Introduction to Employment Services

In this 3.5-hour hybrid training (30-minute pre-recorded video and 3 hours live online training), you'll gain the essential tools and foundational knowledge to begin your career as a Job Developer or Job Coach.

The live online classroom portion of this training will be held October 29th from 1:30pm-4:30pm MDT. Registration is open!

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College of Employment Services

Partners for Employment offers the Institute for Community Inclusion's College of Employment Services course in a blended format, combining an online curriculum with live discussion. This course is offered throughout the state during the Fall and Spring semesters.

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Foundations of Employment First and New Mexico's Policy

This course provides an overview of DDSD's Employment First policy in New Mexico.

Working with DDSD and NMDVR

This course provides an overview of accessing supported employment services through the NM Department of Health/Developmental Disabilities Supports Division and the NM Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Part One - Working with NMDVR DDSD Introduction
Part Two - The NMDVR Process
Part Three - Successful NMDVR Case Closure

Community Mapping Training Series

In this video series, you’ll learn how to build a map of social, recreational, and job-related connections that reflect a person’s unique wishes for meaningful, inclusive life in their community.

10 videos total, 3-7 minutes each.

Social Security Benefits and Employment

This course provides an overview of the differences between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It also explains how work incentives and safety nets can benefit people who are employed.