Partnership gives El Paso Electric employees preferred tuition rates and new professional development options through NMSU Global Campus

Karen Cooper, New Mexico State University

LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University Global Campus has launched a new partnership with El Paso Electric to strengthen the regional workforce through accessible, high-quality education.

The collaboration marks a major step in preparing professionals for the evolving energy industry. Through this partnership, El Paso Electric employees will gain access to preferred tuition rates across NMSU Global Campus online programs including engineering, business and information technology, as well as professional development opportunities in areas such as leadership upskilling, project management and workforce readiness.

“Partnering with NMSU Global Campus allows us to expand opportunities for our employees to continue learning, growing and leading in a rapidly changing energy landscape,” said Kelly Tomblin, president and CEO of El Paso Electric. “By investing in our people, we are not only preparing them for the future; we’re strengthening the region’s competitiveness, fueling economic development, and ensuring that our communities remain vibrant places to live and work for generations to come.”

As part of the agreement, El Paso Electric will integrate NMSU Global Campus programs into its employee benefits and professional development strategies, supporting career growth and employee retention. NMSU Global Campus and El Paso Electric will collaborate on energy-focused microcredential courses designed to meet industry needs and prepare employees for the future of work. And both organizations will co-host information sessions and events to ensure employees have direct access to the resources and guidance needed to achieve their educational goals.

The partnership aims to reflect a shared commitment to innovation, workforce development and lifelong learning, while paving the way for specialized educational pathways that serve both the energy sector and the broader regional economy.

For more information about NMSU Global Campus and its partnerships, visit https://global.nmsu.edu/partnership/. For more information about El Paso Electric, visit epelectric.com.

Karen Cooper writes for New Mexico State University. She can be reached at 575-646-4040 or cooperka@nmsu.edu.