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Workforce Development

Nevada independent electrical contractors training program honors first year graduates

As the first IEC Chapter in Nevada, NNVIEC is ecstatic to bring training to merit shop owners and help educate our community's future electricians. Today we celebrate our first-year graduates.

11 future electrical contractors all passed the year one test (in only 6 months) and looking forward to the next step of this 4-year training program.

Carson City Rotarians to Discuss Workforce Development

Event Date: 
January 12, 2021 - 12:30pm

Technology expert Alex Wolfe is the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

To abide by the state’s COVID-19 guidelines, the meeting will take place online via ZOOM on Tuesday, January 12 at 12:30 P.M. Guests are welcome.

Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners

Local non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.

Opinion: Stacie on the issues (what issues); Desperately seeking reasons (why anyone would vote for Stacie)

Quoted directly from Stacie’s website. (These are also the themes and contents of news articles about her speeches and interviews.)

Assembly candidate Sena Loyd to speak at Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
October 12, 2020 - 12:00pm

Sena Loyd, Democratic candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon.

2020 NCET Tech Awards to Honor Top Talent in Northern Nevada’s Technological Community

Event Date: 
October 21, 2020 - 3:00pm

Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (more popularly known as NCET) will be hosting a hybrid version of its annual Technology Awards alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Wednesday, October 21.

Nevada to receive $13.8 million workforce development grant

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation is the recipient of a nearly $14 million federal grant to support short-term job training programs to help prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand occupations in Nevada, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday.

DETR: PUA site throttles down; no defined time for when site will be back up to full speed

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is aware that employnv.gov, the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) site is currently operating at a slower speed, causing user to experience slow response time.

WNC professor serves as keynote for manufacturing conference, receives fellowship award

CARSON CITY — For years, Western Nevada College and its student body have seen firsthand the energy, spirit and determination demonstrated by Professor Emily Howarth in creating and expanding the college’s Automation and Industrial Technology program and growing the number of career opportunities for her students in manufacturing.

Nevada re-launches website for career-seekers interested in apprenticeships, internships

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation officially re-launched LifeWorksNV, the statewide work-based learning hub for student career seekers looking for information and opportunities in registered apprenticeship, internships, career and technical education programs, career exploration and more.

Grow with Google provides Nevada small businesses with tools for times of uncertainty

On Thursday, July 30, Google co-hosted an online workshop with the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Connected Commerce Council for Nevada as part of the tech company’s ‘Grow with Google’ initiative. ‘Grow with Google’ aims to help create economic opportunity in communities across the United States by providing free training, tools, and expertise for people across their country to grow their skills, careers, and businesses.

WNC Golf Classic: Signups begin for 'Get Out and Golf for Education' on Sept. 25 

As our community recovers economically, employers will require different skills for their employees. At the same time, students will need more financial assistance to earn degrees and certificates in high-demand and evolving industries.

Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada to host free COVID-19 testing to reach Native community

RENO, Nev. — The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada’s goal is to provide an opportunity for urban Indian populations to receive testing.

Assembly candidate Sena Loyd to speak at Carson City Democrats' tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
July 20, 2020 - 12:00pm

Sena Loyd, candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She became the official Democratic nominee in June's three-way primary, in which she received 47 percent of the vote.

Teachers, parents and community take to Carson Street to protest education budget cuts

More than a hundred teachers, parents and community members took to Carson Street in Carson City on Wednesday to protest proposed budget cuts to education.

Nevada approved for statewide plans aimed to boost student access and tech opportunities

Nevada is one of four additional states to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Education for its career and technical education plan submitted under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.

Assembly candidate Sena Loyd to speak at Carson City Dems' tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
May 25, 2020 - 12:00pm

Sena Loyd, primary candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. Sena is best known for her years of exemplary service as Carson City's library director, in recognition of which she was named 2017 Nevada Librarian of the Year. She now serves as Director of Research and Workforce Development at Blockchains, LLC.

Nevada governor appoints Caleb Cage statewide COVID-19 response director

CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday that Caleb Cage is appointed to serve as the State of Nevada COVID-19 Response Director.

Nevada governor announces new emergency operation structure to direct COVID-19 response

The Nevada Division of Emergency Management and the state's Department of Health and Human Services will be temporarily aligned with the Nevada Office of the Military for the duration of the COVID-19 public health crisis to ensure the entirety of Nevada’s state government is used effectively and efficiently in response to this unprecedented emergency situation, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday.

Nevada urges online filing for unemployment benefits

Due to safety recommendations related to COVID-19, Nevada JobConnect Career Centers as well as Workforce Connections’ One-Stop Career Center, are closed to the public until further notice as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

Carson library gets award for Google-aided workforce development program

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Carson City Library was recognized recently with a Spotlight Award for its successful implementation of “Job Seeking with ...

Carson City Library receives Spotlight Award for Exceptional Workforce Development in Google project

Carson City Library was recognized with a Spotlight Award for their successful implementation of Job Seeking with Google, a workshop series offered last fall in collaboration with JOIN Inc.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 22

Hitting the halfway mark of the shortened work week, Wednesday events around town include Northern Nevada Development Authority's The Business Edge monthly meeting, "State of the Counties" at Casino Fandango, a Capital City Arts Initiative reception for the "Photo Finished 2020" exhibition featuring the works of 9 Carson High School students, a Bee City USA Carson City meeting at the community center, a women's Seeking Safety workshop, and more.

Carson City Republican Committee Meeting: 'Communication is the Key' presentation by Bob Potts, from Governors Office of Economic Development

Hear from Bob Potts, Deputy Director of the Governors Office of Economic Develop
Event Date: 
January 23, 2020 - 6:30pm

Let's get on the Trump Train and join us on Thursday, Jan. 23 for the General Monthly Meeting. Hear from Bob Potts, Deputy Director of the Governors Office of Economic Development. Free for the public to attend. 6:30 p.m. registration and networking, 7 p.m. start time at the Carson City Fandango.

Carson Tahoe Health's Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center honored by Human Services Network

Carson Tahoe Health is pleased to announce Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center was recognized Thursday, Jan. 9 for its diligent efforts in advocacy, community connections, and support for those experiencing a mental health and, or substance use crisis. The 31st annual Human Services Awards named Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center Agency of the Year.

The Business Edge - Economic Impact of Professional Soccer in Northern Nevada

The Business Edge - Professional Networking & Education
Event Date: 
February 26, 2020 - 11:30am

Professional teams provide a needed source of entertainment and community pride, but what is the economic impact of a professional team? How far does the impact extend down into the Sierra Region? How do the professional team(s) contribute to and support the community?

Score the answers at this The Business Edge featuring Doug Raftery, General Manager of Reno 1868 FC on Feb. 26 at 11:30 a.m.

The Business Edge - State of the Counties

The Business Edge - Networking & Event Series
Event Date: 
January 22, 2020 - 7:00am

Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral and Storey counties' managers will present on county successes, challenges, and plans for the future at the Jan. 22 lecture of The Business Edge.

WNC creates internship program to launch Nevada Green Business Program

CARSON CITY — Western Nevada College, part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, announced that it has hired Erica Gallegos to manage the GreenBizTracker database and to supervise WNC interns who will be hired for the Nevada Green Business Program.

Partnership secures $75K grant for career-bound Carson City, Storey and Churchill students

A Nevada Department of Education grant of $75,000 has been secured to develop a new division — Career Bound NV — that focuses on workforce development by providing work-based learning experiences to K-12 students in Carson City, Storey and Churchill counties.

NNDA's The Business Edge meeting Wednesday to focus on energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives in Nevada

Northern Nevada Development Authority will heat things up with a presentation by Southwest Gas at The Business Edge meeting in Carson City this Wednesday, Sept. 25. Southwest Gas will present business energy-cost saving tips, natural gas as an energy source, and their renewable energy initiatives in Nevada.

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