Metcalf Builders, an award-winning regional general contractor based in Reno, Nevada, proudly marked its 2026 6th Annual Metcalf Clay Shoot raising $60,000 in support of the Domestic Violence Resource Center (DVRC) and Western Nevada College (WNC). Proceeds from the event will be evenly split between the two organizations, directly supporting DVRC’s mission to provide critical … [Read more...] about Metcalf Builders Raises $60,000 at Its 2026 6th Annual Metcalf Clay Shoot, Benefiting Domestic Violence Resource Center and Western Nevada College
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Industry FocusEducation
Education in Nevada is changing. Not only have there been massive changes in funding due to shifting political sands, but the traditional path of pursuing a bachelor’s degree after high school is rapidly losing popularity. Instead, students are pursuing quick degrees and certificates that allow them to enter the workforce sooner with pay scales that historically … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusEducation
Nevada has never excelled in education. Ranked consistently in the bottom five states for educational achievement, Nevada’s leaders in education are tackling the issues and looking to change education's trajectory. Challenges of undervaluing education, chronic absenteeism amongst students, advancements in technology, overpopulated classrooms and a teacher shortage … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Project SANDI Student Success Ceremonies Celebrate Workforce Development Achievements Across Nevada
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
Western Nevada College Announces Bryce Clutts of Metcalf Builders as New WNC Foundation Board Member
Western Nevada College (WNC) announced today that Bryce Clutts, CEO and President of Metcalf Builders, has joined the WNC Foundation as a member of the Board of Trustees. Clutts joins a number of other notable board members on the foundation, whose mission is to develop resources in support of Western Nevada College by creating community partnerships, encouraging … [Read more...] about Western Nevada College Announces Bryce Clutts of Metcalf Builders as New WNC Foundation Board Member
Industry FocusEducation
It’s no secret that Nevada education ranks almost last in the nation in a number of measurements. It’s an industry facing immense challenges and one that is in desperate need of solutions. Recently, education executives met at a roundtable to discuss education in the Silver State including its challenges, the effects of the recent pandemic and why Nevada is leaving students … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
The New Generation Gap: Five Diverse Groups
Millennials, Generations Z and X, baby boomers and the traditionalists or silent generation is a diverse list of titles to represent an even more diverse group of people. Today there are five generations in the workforce, each with their own characteristics and commonalities, strengths and weaknesses. The generations differ in work styles, communication styles, what … [Read more...] about The New Generation Gap: Five Diverse Groups
Nevada Rural Housing Authority Hires Miguel Alvarez as Occupancy Specialist
Carson City – The Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) has recently hired Miguel Alvarez as occupancy specialist, part of the Rental and Housing Programs team. His employment at NRHA began in March 2016 as a temporary student worker. In this position, Miguel quickly realized his passion for helping low-income families, and has since been hired as a full-time occupancy … [Read more...] about Nevada Rural Housing Authority Hires Miguel Alvarez as Occupancy Specialist
Nevada High School Students Graduate With Diplomas … And College Degrees
LAS VEGAS – As Nevada high school students walk across the stage in the next few weeks to receive their diplomas, 110 of them will have already earned an associate degree or certificate from one of the state’s four community colleges. These successful graduates participated in one of the Nevada System of Higher Education’s dual enrollment programs that enables high school … [Read more...] about Nevada High School Students Graduate With Diplomas … And College Degrees
Ann Louhela: Western Nevada College
Project Director Fallon https://www.wnc.edu/ How did you first get into your profession? I work for Western Nevada College on a grant-funded program to diversify, expand and increase recognition for the contributions of Nevada agriculture. I am an event manager by trade and first started working with farmers 10 years ago when I was an event manager for the City of … [Read more...] about Ann Louhela: Western Nevada College
Economic Development: Critical to Nevada
When it comes to Nevada’s future, economic development is critical. Over the last 12 months, The Silver State has made strides on this front. Among other accomplishments, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) hired a leader in November 2011. This spring Gov. Brian Sandoval released “Moving Nevada Forward: A Plan for Excellence in Economic Development … [Read more...] about Economic Development: Critical to Nevada
Northern Nevada: Hard Work Pays Off
Northern Nevada has earned its developing economic comeback the old-fashioned way: building on its strengths, looking to the future and taking common sense steps to coax and reward entrepreneurialism and innovation. It’s paying off. “There’s a lot going on,” says Rob Hooper, Executive Director of Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA), the Economic Development … [Read more...] about Northern Nevada: Hard Work Pays Off