N.M. Admin. Code § 5.5.52.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 5.5.52.8 - PRE-EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP TRAINING PROGRAM OUTLINE

A. The New Mexico film division of the economic development department shall contract a qualified contractor to provide venues, staff, equipment and materials to conduct short-term, intensive training New Mexicans in primarily below-the-line film and television crafts and that shall increase the employment opportunities of New Mexican crew on film and television projects.

B. Mandatory or regulatory training is allowed if required for employment on a film and approved by the New Mexico film division of the economic development department.

C. Total course cost shall not exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) regardless of the number of contractors.

D. The potential contractor shall provide a proposal and application to the New Mexico film division and the documents noted within to be considered for the training reimbursement.

E. Approved contractor shall enter into an agreement as outlined by the New Mexico economic development department.

F. The approval from the New Mexico film division and the chairperson of the job training incentive program (JTIP) board shall grant funding to the contractor for the purpose of conducting this training.

G. The term of the contract shall be based on a time period, which shall allow the contractor to complete its obligation to facilitate and provide training classes or workshops for the qualified individuals and complete the paper-work involved.

H. Contractor shall ensure that all trainees are pursuing work in or are currently working in the film and television industry and shall either be training in a new classification or are in need of additional training in this classification.

I. Contractor shall ensure all trainees are New Mexico residents.

J. Contractor shall ensure all trainees are at least 18 years of age for all "hands-on" classes or workshops and must be accompanied by an adult if under the age of 18 years for lectures.

K. Contractor shall qualify registrants based on class pre-requisites and specific industry experience when applicable.

L. Contractors may require trainees to pay a nominal fee per the approval of the New Mexico film division.

M. All instructors and facilitators shall be certified as such by the New Mexico film division.

N. The contractor is subject to compliance visits and program surveys at any time during the training class or workshop.

O. The contractors that fail to comply with all established operating requirements and closeout procedures are not eligible to apply for future participation.

P. Eligible costs for reimbursement per PETP workshop application:

(1) tuition and registration fees; and

(2) certification and licensing fees for trainees when applicable; and

(3) instructional literature; and

(4) expendable supplies; and

(5) instructor and facilitator fees where these individuals are not employee of the contractor's business; and

(6) additional temporary insurance if required to conduct class or workshop; and

(7) facility rental; and

(8) equipment rental; and

(9) approved travel expenses which is based on department of finance administration rule 2.42.2 NMAC, Regulations Governing Per Diem and Mileage Act.

Q. Reimbursement of training costs: Reimbursement amount shall be made to the participating contractor in accordance with the terms of the training contract. Funds from the state shall be based on the negotiated contractual agreement as outlined in the contract.

R. Reporting: The following established documentation may be required by the New Mexico film division and is subject to review during compliance visits and program surveys:

(1) PETP workshop film and multimedia pre-employment training application and documents noted within; and

(2) applicable insurance certificate(s); and

(3) New Mexico tax information form or current state vendor number; and

(4) PETP workshop film and multimedia pre-employment agreement; and

(5) PETP trainee forms when applicable; and

(6) receipts per approved expenditures in application; and

(7) roster of trainees; and

(8) evaluation forms when applicable; and

(9) invoice.

S. The mailing address to submit paperwork including the invoice is to the development training program administrator or manager, New Mexico Film Division of the Economic Development Department, 1100 St. Francis Drive, Joseph Montoya Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505, 505-476-5600.

N.M. Admin. Code § 5.5.52.8

5.5.52.8 NMAC - Rp, 5.5.52.8 NMAC, 4-30-2009, A, 6-30-2011, A, 6-29-2012