CARSON CITY/LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN) is hosting a series of Student Success Ceremonies in celebration of its Project SANDI (Supporting and Advancing Nevada’s Dislocated Individuals) students throughout April and May. The ceremonies recognize the achievements of over 1,900 grant recipients who are striving to enhance their skills across … [Read more...] about Project SANDI Student Success Ceremonies Celebrate Workforce Development Achievements Across Nevada
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Nevada State University Receives $100K Grant from GOWINN’s Project SANDI Initiative
Nevada State University (Nevada State) was granted $100,000 from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) Project SANDI Initiative to help provide professional training and technical certificates at no cost to students that are supported by Nevada Partners in the Nevada State Cyber Security Program. The program works to enhance academic, personal, professional … [Read more...] about Nevada State University Receives $100K Grant from GOWINN’s Project SANDI Initiative
Nevada Combatting Trucker Shortage Through Grant-Funded Certification and Workforce Diversification
With starting salaries at $120,000 a year, Nevada is still experiencing a commercial truck driver shortage with an estimated need of 1,500 truck drivers with commercial driver licenses (CDL). Workforce Connections and the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), are working in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) to utilize Project SANDI, a $13.8 … [Read more...] about Nevada Combatting Trucker Shortage Through Grant-Funded Certification and Workforce Diversification
Project SANDI Grantees Enroll in Electrical Apprenticeships Leading To High-Demand, High-Wage, 21st Century Careers
The Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center of Southern Nevada (Electrical JATC), is working in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) and Project SANDI initiative to provide Nevadans looking to advance their workforce skills within the energy efficiency fields with grant-funded, hands-on experience and training. Through this … [Read more...] about Project SANDI Grantees Enroll in Electrical Apprenticeships Leading To High-Demand, High-Wage, 21st Century Careers
GOWINN Helps Address In-Demand Need for Electricians Through Statewide Grant Initiative
The Northern Nevada Electrical Joint Apprentice Training Committee (NNEJATC) is working in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) and Project SANDI initiative to provide Nevadans looking to advance their workforce skills within the electrical field with grant-funded, hands-on experience and training. The goals of both NNEJATC and GOWINN are … [Read more...] about GOWINN Helps Address In-Demand Need for Electricians Through Statewide Grant Initiative
TMCC Amongst Partners to Receive Grant Funding to Enhance NV Job Pipeline
Carson City, NV – Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is working in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) and Project SANDI initiative to provide grant funding for Northern Nevada residents to unlock and enhance their career success in Nevada’s in-demand careers and workforce, now through next fall. In total, 140 TMCC students have … [Read more...] about TMCC Amongst Partners to Receive Grant Funding to Enhance NV Job Pipeline
Nevadans Benefit from STEM Certification Grant in Nevada
College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has been working with the Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) to provide grant-funded certification through Project SANDI to jumpstart the careers of those adversely impacted by the pandemic and to provide support to growing businesses across the Silver State. Twenty-four SANDI recipients are from CSN’s Dialysis Program, … [Read more...] about Nevadans Benefit from STEM Certification Grant in Nevada
Manufacturing Program Helps Train and Certify Tesla Employees
Carson City, NV– Western Nevada College (WNC) and Tesla have partnered to provide training to 62 Tesla employees through WNC’s Manufacturing Technician program. This program is funded by Project SANDI and the Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN). A total of 47 of the students received grant funding for the Technology Level 1 (MT1) certification program and 15 … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Program Helps Train and Certify Tesla Employees
Goodwill of Southern Nevada, Project SANDI Provides Career Opportunities to Underserved Southern Nevada Residents
Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) has provided training leading to 70 jobs for previously incarcerated individuals and those living in impoverished and underserved communities throughout the region through Goodwill Train-to Hire programs benefiting from state and federal funding. Two Goodwill Train-to-Hire programs have been funded by a donation of $70,000 from Project … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada, Project SANDI Provides Career Opportunities to Underserved Southern Nevada Residents
Great Basin College + Project SANDI Open Doors to Rewarding Stem Careers
ELKO/CARSON CITY, NV (Sept. 7, 2022) — Great Basin College and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) has partnered to provide Project SANDI grant funding toward tuition and programming supporting short-term training and certification in high-demand careers in science, manufacturing, mathematics, and technology to Nevadans in rural communities adversely affected … [Read more...] about Great Basin College + Project SANDI Open Doors to Rewarding Stem Careers
Great Basin College + Project SANDI Open Doors to Rewarding Stem Careers
ELKO/CARSON CITY, NV (Sept. 7, 2022) — Great Basin College and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) has partnered to provide Project SANDI grant funding toward tuition and programming supporting short-term training and certification in high-demand careers in science, manufacturing, mathematics, and technology to Nevadans in rural communities adversely affected … [Read more...] about Great Basin College + Project SANDI Open Doors to Rewarding Stem Careers
Project SANDI Provides Over 500 Scholarships to STEM Career Seekers in First Year
Las Vegas/Carson City, Nev. (August 23, 2022) – Over the past year, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) and dozens of state and community partners collaborated to provide more than 500 dislocated and underemployed Nevadans free educational training programs for in-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through the … [Read more...] about Project SANDI Provides Over 500 Scholarships to STEM Career Seekers in First Year