Southern Nevada’s manufacturing industry continues to grow rapidly, but employers across the region say awareness and perception challenges remain one of the biggest barriers to building a strong future workforce pipeline. To better understand how the public views modern manufacturing careers, Southern Nevada’s Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) initiative is hosting a … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada’s Industry Sector Partnerships Host Community Listening Session on Manufacturing Career Awareness and Perceptions
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Workforce Connections Wins Prestigious National Workforce Development Award
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s local workforce development board, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Robert Knight Workforce Board of Distinction Award at the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) The Forum 2026. This prestigious national award recognizes a local workforce board whose impact extends beyond its region to strengthen the broader … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Wins Prestigious National Workforce Development Award
Industry FocusWorkforce
Nevada has become a leader in workforce development and earned national recognition for collaboration efforts that offer benefits to the employer and employee. From no cost services to creating unique programs that allow for upward mobility and life-changing career opportunities, Nevada’s workforce industry is changing the Silver State for the better. Yet, despite the headway, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusWorkforce
The workforce landscape in Nevada is changing. And while much of it is for the better, Nevada businesses are still grappling with a disconnect between their needs and the availability and skill level of applicants. Leadership in Nevada takes a collaborative approach and have resources to help recruit, train and retain the right people. Recently, a group of workforce … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
National Association of Workforce Boards “The Forum 2026″ Will Move to Las Vegas
The largest annual workforce development conference in the nation is moving to Las Vegas in 2026, marking the first time in more than thirty years the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) “The Forum” will be held in a city other than Washington D.C. The Forum 2026 will be held at The Cosmopolitan on March 23-26, 2026. More than a thousand workforce development … [Read more...] about National Association of Workforce Boards “The Forum 2026″ Will Move to Las Vegas
LVGEA Interim Chief Executive Officer Betsy Fretwell appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, welcomes Betsy Fretwell, Interim Chief Executive Officer for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), to the Workforce Connections (WC) Board. Fretwell was appointed to a two-year term on the WC Board by the WC Local Elected Officials (LEO) Consortium. Fretwell has more than 30 years … [Read more...] about LVGEA Interim Chief Executive Officer Betsy Fretwell appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Development is Economic DevelopmentWorkforce Connections’ Role in Nevada’s Growth
Economic development is intrinsically connected to workforce. This truth is recognized by leaders in a region that has spent several decades working to diversify its economy and grow in a healthy, holistic way. An integral part of that solution is Workforce Connections, one of two Nevada local workforce development boards charged with the mission of fostering a workforce that … [Read more...] about Workforce Development is Economic Development
Disconnected Youth Coalition to Help the 42,000 Young Adults Who Are Not Employed or In School
One in six young people aged 16 to 24 in Clark County are considered "disconnected," meaning they are not in school or meaningfully employed. The Disconnected Youth Coalition is an expanding local initiative of more than twenty community partners in Southern Nevada. Convened by Workforce Connections, the local workforce development board, the coalition is working to … [Read more...] about Disconnected Youth Coalition to Help the 42,000 Young Adults Who Are Not Employed or In School
CSN Acting President Dr. William Kibler and Empire Cat General Manager of Recruiting Lori Calderon Flahive Join Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections (WC), Southern Nevada’s local workforce development board, welcomes Dr. William “Bill” Kibler, Acting President of the College of Southern Nevada, and Lori Calderon Flahive, General Manager of Recruiting for Empire Cat, as new board members. The WC Local Elected Officials Consortium approved the appointments during its regular meeting on September … [Read more...] about CSN Acting President Dr. William Kibler and Empire Cat General Manager of Recruiting Lori Calderon Flahive Join Workforce Connections Board
Clark County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s local workforce development board, welcomes Clark County School District (CCSD) Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell as a new board member. Larsen-Mitchell was appointed to a two-year term on the Workforce Connections (WC) Board. Her appointment was approved by the WC Local Elected Officials Consortium during its … [Read more...] about Clark County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Industry FocusStaffing
Every employer can relate to the challenge of finding employees, let alone good employees. According to experts, many people do not want to work and those that do sometimes bring with them unrealistic expectations. In a hunt for quality people, business owners turn to employment services to help them find the needle in a haystack. Recently, a group of staffing and human … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Workforce Connections Welcomes New Board Member
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s local workforce development board, welcomes Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert as a new board member. Ebert was appointed to a two-year term on the Workforce Connections (WC) Board. Her appointment was approved by the WC Local Elected Officials Consortium during its regular meeting on April 9. As the Nevada … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Welcomes New Board Member
Pizza Fridays, Robust 401Ks and Working RemoteThe State of Employment in the State of Nevada
One thing employers in every industry have in common right now: The inability to find employees. Nevada leads the nation with the highest unemployment numbers as of December 2023, but it's a job seeker's market. "Nevada is in a very unique position," said Christopher Sewell, director, Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). "We have the highest … [Read more...] about Pizza Fridays, Robust 401Ks and Working Remote
Free Microbusiness Summit on February 24 to Help Local Entrepreneurs
LAS VEGAS, NV – Entrepreneurs with fewer than ten employees and future entrepreneurs are invited to the inaugural Microbusiness Summit on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. GoDaddy, the City of Las Vegas, Workforce Connections, and Bank of Nevada joined forces to sponsor the no-cost event. Entrance and parking are free, … [Read more...] about Free Microbusiness Summit on February 24 to Help Local Entrepreneurs
Regional Workforce Talent Pipeline Summit Works to Bridge Gap between Talent Supply and Demand
LAS VEGAS — Workforce Connections (WC) and Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) hosted an industry-driven regional Workforce Talent Pipeline Summit earlier today at M Resort, the first of its kind hosted in Southern Nevada. As part of the ongoing regional Industry Sector Partnerships initiative, the half-day event brought together 200+ industry, education, and workforce … [Read more...] about Regional Workforce Talent Pipeline Summit Works to Bridge Gap between Talent Supply and Demand