“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” —Bruce Lee True respect, the kind that good leaders garner, isn’t freely given. This type of respect is earned through a million small decisions that are witnessed by peers and the quiet leadership that builds successes. The 2023 Class of Most Respected Leaders (MRL) have earned this respect. Their … [Read more...] about Most Respected Leaders 2023
Workforce Connections
New Leadership Roles for Workforce Connections Chief Local Elected Official Consortium
The Workforce Connections Chief Local Elected Official (LEO) Consortium has new leadership roles, with Las Vegas Councilwoman Olivia Diaz now serving as chair of the consortium. While not members of the Workforce Connections Board, the LEOs oversee primary board activities such as appointing board members, fiduciary responsibilities over local area resources, budget … [Read more...] about New Leadership Roles for Workforce Connections Chief Local Elected Official Consortium
Upskilling NevadaA Look at the State’s Workforce Development Post-Pandemic
"Overall, Nevada's job market has been performing at a relatively strong pace post-pandemic," said Brian Gordon, principal, Applied Analysis. "The state continues to be near or at the top of the list in terms of overall growth performance nationwide. At the same time, Nevada has ranked atop the list in terms of the overall unemployment rate. So, Nevada is faced with this unique … [Read more...] about Upskilling Nevada
Around the StateSeptember 2023
Roseman University Receives Grant for Empowered The EMPOWERED program at Roseman University College of Medicine was awarded a two-year grant of $230,360 per year through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada. The grant will support the program to continue to help pregnant and post-partum women in their recovery from opioid use disorders. The fund was established in 2021 to … [Read more...] about Around the State
Movement Fitness Owner Derek Parent Joins Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, welcomes Movement Fitness owner Derek Parent to the Workforce Connections Board. In addition to owning Movement Fitness, Parent also leads the Parent Team at USA Mortgage. He is a 25-year veteran mortgage industry professional and entrepreneur who opened the full-service fitness club in 2020. Since … [Read more...] about Movement Fitness Owner Derek Parent Joins Workforce Connections Board
Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich Joins Local Elected Official Consortium & RTC CEO M.J. Maynard Appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, welcomes Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich to its Local Elected Official (LEO) Consortium and M.J. Maynard, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Nevada’s Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), to the Workforce Connections (WC) Board. Commissioner Boskovich was elected to the Nye County … [Read more...] about Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich Joins Local Elected Official Consortium & RTC CEO M.J. Maynard Appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections Awards Federal Funds to Provide Employment Services at Southern Nevada American Job Centers
Workforce Connections (WC), Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB), announced how its allocation of federal funding will be awarded for the 2023 program year. Awarded contracts will fund staffing at American Job Centers and provide WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth services that help connect employers to a ready workforce. The WIOA Title I … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Awards Federal Funds to Provide Employment Services at Southern Nevada American Job Centers
Industry Focus: EmploymentJune 2022
Two years into the pandemic and employment in Nevada has become highly competitive as the state faces an all-time low participation rate in the labor force. The industry now looks to improve prospects by bridging the gap between employers and employees through targeted training programs and tapping into new candidate pools. Recently, executives from the employment industry met … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Employment
City of HendersonOpening New Doors
Henderson is growing and with it, doors of opportunity are opening like never before. Once illuminated only by the lights of Las Vegas, Henderson has become a powerhouse of technological innovation, workforce developments and a unique community that stands all on its own. As Nevada ushers in new business from other states, Henderson is opening its doors and becoming the … [Read more...] about City of Henderson
Eric Schmacker and Dasya Duckworth Join Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, announces the appointment of two new board members. SilverSummit Healthplan President & CEO Eric Schmacker and Motional Human Resources Business Partner - Global Operations Dasya Duckworth were unanimously appointed to the Workforce Connections Board by the Local Elected Officials (LEO) … [Read more...] about Eric Schmacker and Dasya Duckworth Join Workforce Connections Board
Irene Bustamante Adams Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announces Irene Bustamante Adams, Deputy Director and Chief Strategy Officer at Workforce Connections (Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board) was selected to participate in the fifth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local … [Read more...] about Irene Bustamante Adams Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
Around the StateJune 2021
Southern Nevada Organizations Partner to Create Hiring Resource Powered by the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) and presented by Switch, HireUp is a new resource designed to simplify the process for employers to connect with student interns. The LVGEA has partnered with Workforce Connections, the Vegas Chamber and several Nevada higher educational institutions to … [Read more...] about Around the State
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Executive Director Kelvin Watson joins Workforce Connections’ Board
LAS VEGAS, NV - Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, announces Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Executive Director Kelvin Watson as a new board member. The Local Elected Official (LEO) Consortium approved Watson’s appointment during its April 13, 2021 meeting. Watson will serve a two-year term. Watson was named the new … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Executive Director Kelvin Watson joins Workforce Connections’ Board
Employ NV Career Hub at Csn to Train Job Seekers – A Partnership With Workforce Connections Will Help Displaced Workers Obtain Employment
The College of Southern Nevada will unveil a new partnership with Workforce Connections to open the first of four Employ NV Career Hubs on the college’s largest campus. CSN President Dr. Federico Zaragoza and Workforce Connections Executive Director Jaime Cruz will formally sign a memorandum of understanding at 1 p.m. November 10 in the student union on the CSN Charleston … [Read more...] about Employ NV Career Hub at Csn to Train Job Seekers – A Partnership With Workforce Connections Will Help Displaced Workers Obtain Employment
Workforce Connections Announces Bank of Nevada’s Jerrie E. Merritt as Board Chair and Keolis’ Cecil Fielder as Vice Chair
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, announces Bank of Nevada’s Jerrie E. Merritt as the new board chair and Keolis’ Cecil Fielder as the new vice chair. They will serve two year terms in the leadership positions, starting November 1, 2020. Jerrie E. Merritt, Workforce Connections Board Chair Jerrie E. Merritt, Division … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Announces Bank of Nevada’s Jerrie E. Merritt as Board Chair and Keolis’ Cecil Fielder as Vice Chair