ENMU–Ruidoso's IET program posts 65% completion rate; state officials call for sustained funding

Apr 27, 2026

ENMU–Ruidoso and state education officials described an Integrated Education and Training model that combines workforce training and college coursework with a 65% completion rate among about 200 students; state officials urged recurring investments to scale IET programs across industries including early childhood and healthcare.

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ENMU Vice President of Student Learning and Success Coda Omness described the college's Integrated Education and Training program, saying the online, cohort-based model combines workforce training, college coursework, and literacy instruction and has achieved a 65 percent completion rate while serving roughly 200 students from 48 communities.

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