Vegas PBS and The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District have partnered to boost Southern Nevada’s workforce through a collaborative effort. The Library District will provide job training and preparation services combined with the newly launched program, Jobtimize Nevada. This partnership aims to help students and underemployed or unemployed adults find the career opportunities and employers that match their skills and interests.
Nevada Jobtimize is a platform that connects job seekers, career counselors and workforce case managers, and employers in one convenient location on the Library District’s website, TheLibraryDistrict.org. The platform utilizes a “matching technology,” which prioritizes overall job suitability when connecting individuals with job opportunities. This is because job suitability is the most statistically significant predictor of success.
“We are excited to join with Vegas PBS in implementing this new technology on the Library District website,” said Library District Executive Director Kelvin Watson. “It is particularly timely as businesses of all kinds are searching for employees that are a good match to their industry and culture. And like everything at the library, this new service will be completely free to the public.”
Vegas PBS has established connections and worked with a coalition of public and private partners to implement Nevada Jobtimize for education, employment optimization, and career placement. The initiative came to fruition after Vegas PBS received a grant for workforce development through the American Rescue Plan Act. Over 40 organizations and educational institutions serving youth, veterans, and other job seekers have enrolled in the program and over 40 businesses have joined
Vegas PBS has collaborated with public and private partners to introduce Nevada Jobtimize, a program to enhance education, employment optimization, and career placement. This initiative was made possible after Vegas PBS was awarded a grant for workforce development through the American Rescue Plan Act. Thus far, more than 40 organizations catering to job seekers, such as youth and veterans, have enrolled in the program. Vegas PBS has collaborated with public and private partners to introduce Nevada Jobtimize, a program to enhance education, employment optimization, and career placement.
“As a result of receiving ARPA funding from the City of Las Vegas and Clark County, Vegas PBS is able to partner with Southern Nevada organizations to provide the Nevada Jobtimize platform, which is dedicated to serving their clients in exploring careers and seeking training to businesses for hiring the right talent for their job openings and with its companion piece for businesses to interviewing and hiring individuals with the right ‘fit’ for their jobs and company,” said Debra Solt, Director of Workforce Training & Economic Development at Vegas PBS. “This funding has made it possible to partner with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District by providing Jobtimize to all 25 branches, which will enable library cardholders and their family an opportunity to utilize the system from career exploration to job obtainment.”
Jobtimize is a virtual platform backed by evidence and has a history of success. In the past, Vegas PBS has used Jobtimize in projects with veterans, the Spring Mountain Youth Camp, and numerous non-profit and private education partners. This has shown that Jobtimize is highly effective at finding the most suitable candidates for job openings, apprenticeships, careers, and training platforms.
Vegas PBS Workforce Training and Economic Development also has some funds to provide training scholarships to individuals seeking training or certification for employment. The initial step of this program is the Nevada Jobtimize assessment, which helps determine the right jobs for the individual and staff then match the job to the training required. If an individual qualifies and the training matches to the individual’s career goals, a scholarship may be granted or they will be offered other local resources who provide training grants.
Job-seeking individuals and employers interested in learning more about Nevada Jobtimize are encouraged to contact the Workforce Training and Economic Development at Vegas PBS by calling 702.799.0031 or emailing nevadajobtimize@vegaspbs.org. For more information, visit vegaspbs.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. For more info on the program, visit TheLibraryDistrict.org/Jobtimize.
About the Las Vegas Clark County Library District:
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an independent taxing entity that serves a diverse community across 8,000 square miles. Through its 25 branches and website, the Library District offers a collection of 3.2 million items, including books, movies, music (including streaming and downloadable), online resources, and free programs for all ages. The Library District is a vibrant and vital member of the community, offering limitless learning, business and career advancement, government and social services support, and, best of all, a place where customers find a sense of culture and community. For more information, and to support Library District programs, please visit TheLibraryDistrict.org.
About Vegas PBS
Vegas PBS is a member-supported public television service that has been providing educational content for over 50 years. Vegas PBS builds community through television, education services, and unique experiences that create a sense of place and civic and social capital. For 15 consecutive years, Vegas PBS has remained among the country’s top ten most-watched PBS stations. The station offers four unique broadcast channels: Vegas PBS Ch. 10.1, Vegas PBS Create Ch. 10.2, VEGAS PBS KIDS Ch. 10.3, and Vegas PBS WORLD Ch. 10.4. The station collaborates with community partners to create award-winning content that examines informational, cultural, historical, and educational regional issues. Vegas PBS provides a robust variety of education services and workforce development opportunities that extend the educational experience beyond the broadcast. Resources and services include Vegas PBS’ Ready To Learn educational workshops for children and families, professional development for teachers, online learning courses and certifications for adults, multimedia educational support for educators, and a Special Needs Resource Library serving those with special needs.
Vegas PBS viewers can access their favorite shows across multiple platforms, including broadcast, vegaspbs.org, the PBS App, and the PBS KIDS Video App. For more information, visit vegaspbs.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.