Employers
Nevada adds 9,500 jobs in July, unemployment dips to 4.6 percent
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 3:27pmCARSON CITY — July economic figures show a gain of more than 9,500 jobs for the month, adding to the overall job growth increase of nearly 46,000 jobs this year or 3.4 percent growth, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson City's WNC professor trains in Germany to expand mechatronics program
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:31pmTravelling more than 11,400 miles roundtrip isn’t too far for Western Nevada College to elevate its advanced manufacturing program with the latest strategies and training tools through partnerships with international industrial technology giants.
Bently Heritage distillery in Douglas among companies OK'd for job creation, capital investment
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 4:46pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board approved applications for five businesses, that will create 103 new jobs and make nearly $119 million in capital investments in Douglas, Washoe, Humboldt and Clark counties.
Employee admits to stealing cash, product from Carson City marijuana collective
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 11:33amA 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony embezzlement after allegedly stealing cash and product from a marijuana collective while he was an employee, a sheriff’s deputy said.
Nevada awarded ApprenticeshipUSA state expansion grant from U.S. Department of Labor
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 3:35pmCARSON CITY — Nevada was recently awarded $968,595 ApprenticeshipUSA State Expansion in grant funds by the U.S. Department of Labor, Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Thursday.
Congressman Amodei releases statement on the Securing America's Future Act
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 3:24pmU.S. Representative Mark Amodei, serving Nevada's Second Congressional District, today released the following statement on House Resolution 4760, the Securing America’s Future Act:
Polaris to build large Fernley distribution center, employ 100
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 10:35amPolaris Industries Inc. officially announced plans Friday to build a 475,000 square-foot multi-brand distribution center in Fernley.
Veteran job fair, employment events coming to Carson City next week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:03pmCARSON CITY — The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and JobConnect will host a Veterans Job Club meeting and job fair on Thursday, June 21 at the JobConnect office located at 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City.
Veteran opportunities featured at Carson City JobConnect employment fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 6:18pmCarson City JobConnect will host a Job Club kick-off event in June specific to local veterans. The day will include an Informational and networking meeting in the morning and afternoon job fair.
Department launches initiative to prepare Nevada students for in-demand jobs
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:34amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education has announced the launch of a first-of-its kind education-to-workforce initiative known as LifeWorks with a goal of developing more skilled workers for Nevada’s new economy.
Nevada’s first cybersecurity apprenticeship program approved
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 11:43amCARSON CITY — Members of the State Apprenticeship Council approved Tuesday the first cybersecurity program in the state. Several occupations across multiple in-demand sectors such as information technology and advanced manufacturing were also approved, including the first occupation in hospitality with MGM Resorts International.
Nevada unemployment insurance fund ends first quarter with record balance
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 9:51amCARSON CITY — Nevada’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Ends First Quarter with Record Balance of $1.1 billion, while the state added 4,300 jobs and unemployment remains unchanged at 4.9 percent, according to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s April 2018 economic report.
JOIN Inc. and Minden-Tahoe Airport join forces to change a young man’s destiny
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 4:06pmCARSON CITY — The ups and downs Walker Jackson, 20, experiences these days are far different from the ups and downs he experienced growing up and struggling to find his way as an adult.
Nevada Association of Employers conference set: news briefs, week of April 30
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 8:56amIn 2017, the RRA offices in Reno, Gardnerville and Carson City reported nearly $1 billion in sales volume, placing the brokerage at No. 306 ...
Free Spanish and English landscape class discusses safe use of pesticides
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 2:28pmRENO, Nev. – University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free landscaping trainings taught in both Spanish and English. The workshops are designed to enhance employability skills and increase job retention.
Job growth fueling residential expansion in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 2:15pmThe thrust behind a cluster of residential construction projects around Carson City appears to be job growth in the area, local development experts say.
No increase in Nevada’s minimum wage, daily overtime rates for 2018
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 9:59amThe Office of the Labor Commissioner has released the annual bulletins for Nevada’s minimum wage and daily overtime requirements that will take effect July 1.
The rates for the upcoming year will remain unchanged from last year.
Cooperative Extension hosts free landscape training in Spanish, English
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 11:15amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free landscaping training taught in both Spanish and English. The workshops are designed to enhance employability skills and increase job retention.
Sexual harassment subject of next Carson City Chamber luncheon
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 9:39amThe #MeToo movement has shed a whole new light on a subject discussed for centuries, but has never reached the level of conversation being discussed today.
Governor's Mansion Spaghetti Feed- Support Your WNC Nursing Students!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 8:34pmPlease join the National Student Nurses Association, Western Nevada College Chapter- for a night of food, fun, and fundraising! Our nursing program has strong support from our college, and was just ranked in the top three nursing programs here in the state of Nevada.
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Western Nevada College nurses
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 3:58pmSupport Western Nevada College’s nursing students by attending a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Wednesday, March 14 at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.
Employers, students, job seekers invited to 2018 WNC Job Fair
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 1:38pmArea employers will have an opportunity to recruit Western Nevada College students for job openings during the annual job fair on Wednesday, March 14.
Nevada adds 1,300 jobs in January, unemployment remains at 4.9 percent
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 11:28amEmployment rose to 1,361,100, reflecting an increase of 1,300 jobs over the month of January, while unemployment in the state remains unchanged since December, at 4.9 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Welcome Wednesday, farewell February: What to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 7:07amHappy Wednesday, Carson City. If you’ve got anything outside that needs doing, the smart money would be on tackling that today. There is a hefty storm brewing and this is the last dry day we’ll see for a little while.
Senator Square: Career and Technical Education expo Wednesday at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 8:56pmThe CTE program is preparing for the Wednesday, Feb. 28 Career Expo from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson High School. This event gives Carson City School District students and their parents a picture of the Career & Technical Education options at Carson High School.
Carson High School CTE program hosts Career Expo for post-secondary employment
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 4:35pmCARSON CITY – Carson High School Career and Technical Education presents its annual Career Expo Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road. The Expo is open to all students, parents and the community.
WNC classes offer chance to launch, further advanced manufacturing careers
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 12:38pmTechnicians, start your engines: Here’s an opportunity to earn internationally recognized Siemens Mechatronics certification while you enhance your understanding of complex systems. Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and PLC components are studied on actual industrial modules and interactive coursework is designed to develop troubleshooting intuition.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior on her way to a career in law enforcement
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 4:50amCarson High School senior Cesia Enriquez is working to complete her Senior Project graduation requirement with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office 2018 CHS Seniors Academy, specifically designed for those seniors interested in making law enforcement their future career.
From biscuits to breakers: How JOIN Inc. changed the course of a young man’s career
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 2:38pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – Arturo Ortiz, 25, spent eight years in a bakery, missing family gatherings and holidays due to work hours that didn’t always align with his family’s schedule.
Workshops in Carson City, Dayton to guide employers though marijuana policies
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 2:20pmEmployers who may be struggling with policies concerning drugs in the workplace after the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana, will benefit from a training Feb. 13 at the Carson City School District Office.