Nevada Workforce Readiness
NEVADA Workforce Readiness
Our Mission is to provide a centralized list of resources to prepare, train, and connect Nevada job seekers with Nevada employers.
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Note: Local job postings can be found on numerous websites and are NOT provided on this site. With the exception of Nevada System of Higher Education and Nevada non-profit organizations. This site provides resources to job seekers on how to search and train for jobs and to employers on how to find employees in the skill areas they need.
For Employers:
This section includes information for employers looking to grow or improve their workforce. Employers of all sizes can utilize these resources and “How To Guides” on a variety of subjects. Click the links below to gather more information available to employers through these valuable programs and opportunities. As Nevada continues to appeal to out of state employers and our population continues to grow, identifying skilled workforce will become increasingly difficult so utilizing every resource available will be imperative. Employers can start training new and existing employees while enhancing existing skills so an effective workforce can also be grown from within.
General Resources
More employers are joining the ACT Work Ready Communities Business
Directory and recognizing or recommending the National Career Readiness
Certificate (NCRC).
Information on the national Work Ready Initiative and Clark County Work Ready Community Inititative
Financial Resources for Hiring and Training
General Cost of Employer Turnover Calculator Use this calculator to understand the value of retaining each employee after you hire them. The more often you hire employees you have to let go because they're not a "good fit", the higher your turnover costs. Find out how much it costs your organization.
Externship Funding for Health Career Positions from Career College of Northern Nevada
Hiring and Training Incentives Assistance from Community Services Agency
How to Apply For Government Hiring (Work Opportunity) Tax Credits
How to Get Government Incentive Reimbursements or Training Allowances for New Hires
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation - Career Enhancement Program
Training on Hiring Veterans
Complete Guide on Preparing For, Recruiting, Hiring, and Training Veterans - Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Employer Best Practices Webinars on Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Veterans - Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Employer Support of Guard & Reserve - ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.
Employer Took Kit – Hiring Veterans - This Toolkit can help. It is designed to assist and educate employers who have made the proactive decision to include transitioning Service Members, Veterans and wounded warriors in their recruitment and hiring initiatives.
SHRM Military Employment Resource - The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is working with two groups to help employers recruit and retain current and former members of the military. This site provides information on Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) can help HR professionals find, hire and retain skilled military service members.
VetJobs Employer Resources - VetJobs is 15+ years old, receives 600,000 plus visitors a month, has received many awards, offers flat rate pricing and offers EEOC, VEVRAA/JVA and OFCCP compliance support.
Employer Services
Apprenticeship
Nevada's Apprenticeship Project- helps employers with the development and administratin of apprenticeship programs in wide variey of occupations. It also helps job seekers find available apprenticeship opportunities.
College Internship/Job Posting
TMCC's Guide to Internships- Internship coordination- Contact these resources to help build your internship program
Truckee Meadows Community College Online Job Board
University of Nevada, Reno Online Job Board
University of Nevada, Reno College of Education Online Job Board
Universtiy of Nevada, Reno College of Engineering Online Job Board
Universtiy of Nevada, Reno Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering Online Job Board
Community Services Agency (CSA)
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation - Career Enhancement Program
Work for Warriors - Nevada Employers Services - meet with local companies and resource providers to partner in assisting companies to help attract, screen, and assess candidates to find the right employee.
Workforce Development Agencies
For Job Seekers:
This section is for any community member looking for a job. First, ensure that you have the proper training for the job you want. If you need additional training, check out the occupation training providers list below. If you are interested in training, but need funding, check out the financial resources for local, state, national and federal funding sources.
The agencies below may be able to help fund part or all of the training a community member desires, as long as the training is given by one of the above approved State of Nevada vendors. Please call each agency you are interested in working with to set up an appointment to see if you qualify. Most agencies are very busy and it will take at least 3-4 weeks to get an appointment. Plan at least a few months in advance before the training program begins to ensure you have enough time to fill out the necessary paperwork and get funding for training. Many agencies work together to fund each individual’s training program. See specific agency below for further details.
Community Chest - Rural Nevada
Community Services Agency (CSA) - Northern Nevada
Job Connect - Northern Nevada
JOIN, Inc. - Northern Nevada - For candidates 18 and older with a diploma or GED
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation - Career Enhancement Program - For certifications, work permits, etc. - All Nevada
The Ridge House - For ex-offenders
One Stop Career Center - Southern Nevada
The website below lists in demand job categories in Nevada that can be paid for by local and/or state agencies. Click on a job category to look at local and state vendors and institutions to start your training.
Look Up NevadaWorks-Approved Programs by Occupational Categories
The training providers below are approved vendors by the State of Nevada to provide training for in demand jobs in Nevada. Each vendor provides different trainings, length of training period, and cost of training. The trainings are subject to change and often added on a regular basis. Make sure you do your research and check out a few training programs before you decide which best fits your needs. Once you decide which program will work best for you, check out Financial Resources to see if you qualify to get your training paid for by a local, state or federal agency.
Career College of Northern Nevada – For profit educational institution in Sparks, NV offering courses in technology, medical, HVAC and welding, to name a few.
Carrington College – For profit educational institution in Reno, Nevada offering courses in medical, dental, administrative, veterinarian technology and others.
Great Basin College Continuing Education - Community College in Elko, Nevada offering non-credit career training in paralegal studies, technology and fire science.
JOIN, Inc – Agency who receives federal funds to train clients who are under/unemployed in job readiness skills. Offices throughout Northern Nevada.
Milan Institute - For profit educational institution in Reno and Las Vegas with career training in medical, technology, cosmetology and electrical technologies.
Pima Medical Institute - For profit educational institution in Las Vegas offering Certificates and Associate of Science degrees in various areas of health studies, such as respiratory therapy, dental and medical assisting, pharmacy technology, and veterinary studies.
Professional Institute of Technology and Accounting - For profit educational insitution in Reno and Las Vegas that offers courses and certifications in MS Office, IT Certification, Medical Office Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, Graphic Design, AutoCAD, Project Management, Programming and other skills.
Truckee Meadows Community Workforce Development & Community Education – Community College in Reno providing short term, non-credit career training in medical, administrative services, technology and others.
Truckee Meadows Community College – Community College in Reno, Nevada providing over 100 academic credit certificates and associate degrees.
University of Nevada, Extended Studies - University located in Reno, NV providing non-credit career training in many areas of study including gaming, technology and human resources.
Western Nevada College Continuing Education – Community College in Carson City, Nevada providing non-credit career training in agriculture, tourism and technology.
Western Nevada College, Career and Technical Education – Community College in Carson City, Nevada providing credit training in Nevada's top growing industries. The Career & Technical Education(CTE) division at WNC offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificates of achievement, certification and licensing preparation, and special academic programs. Training in as little as 16 weeks.
Community Services Agency (CSA)
Northern Nevada Literacy Council
Truckee Meadows Community College Adult Basic Education
Northern Nevada Literacy Council
Truckee Meadows Community College English as a Second Language Community Program
BuildNV.org - Post resumes for construction career jobs in Nevada or learn about careers in the construction industry.
Community Chest - Serving Storey and Lyon counties, as well as western Nevada
Community Services Agency (CSA)
DETR - Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) website that lists all current job openings in the State of Nevada
Nevada Career Information System
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation - Career Enhancement Program
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation (DETR) Division - For Nevadans with disabilities
Northern Nevada JobConnect- Career Center locations that provide the most comprehensive job listings for Nevada and other job seeker services.
Professional Institute of Technology and Accounting
Silver State Solutions - Web crawler matches your resume information with available jobs in Nevada.
The Ridge House - For ex-offenders
Truckee Meadows Community College
Internships provide temporary, entry-level work experiences for job seekers in their chosen field of interest and offer valuable hands-on experiences, networking and mentoring connections. Typically internship opportunities are only for current students and tend to end once the student graduates. Internships can be paid or unpaid, possibly taken for credit, and can be part-time or full-time. In regards to whether an internship is paid or not, the U.S. Department of Labor has specific guidelines (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/
Internships for College Students - Provides good search strategy articles.
Nonprofit Organization Internships
SimplyHired.com - Search on internships.
Truckee Meadows Community College
Nevada System of Higher Education Career Websites:
Truckee Meadows Community College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Services of this nature provide a valuable resource for Job Seekers. Use of the employment process conducted by each individual provider offers new insights for a candidate. Some services are niche marketed (specializing in specific career areas like I.T. or medical). Others offer Temp-to-Hire positions (you get to try before you buy). Some are “Direct Hire” recruiters (acting as the recruiting department for a client company). Still more provide temporary jobs (when you are just looking for a source of income). A little bit of research will aid in your job quest as you can choose who you work with or which company would seem best to fit your needs. In all cases they offer practice in filling out applications, interviewing, resume reviews, skill testing or training. In all cases this activity is a version of “networking”. The more people you have working for you to find that good, well qualified career option the better off you will be. Finding a place to start is as easy as putting “staffing agencies Reno NV” into the Google search bar and making the call.
For Military Service Members & Veteran Job Seekers:
Fill out applications for education and compensation benefits as well as print certificates of eligibility:
(VA) Benefits Home Page - The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides a variety of benefits and services to Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families.
Department of Veterans Affairs - eBenefits - Gateway to Veteran benefit information, applications, benefit management, and health management.
Department of Veterans Affairs - VONAPP - The VONAPP (Veterans Online Application) website is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website that enables service members, veterans and their beneficiaries, and other designated individuals to apply for benefits using the Internet Benefits Application Site.
GI Bill Benefits - Get Started - As a Veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits through numerous GI Bill programs. Once you’ve decided to use your GI Bill benefits it’s important to choose the proper school and type of training. VA’s decision-making tools will help you get the most from your benefits.
Nevada Department of Veteran Services - NDVS - Provides vital and efficient service to and advocacy on behalf of veterans, their dependents, and survivors; and provide our community and partners the opportunity to contribute in these endeavors. Through our four major programs we assist veterans prepare and submit claims for benefits, provide skilled nursing care, provide burial support at our state veterans’ cemeteries, and help veterans successfully integrate into Nevada communities.
Truckee Meadows Community College Veterans Educational Benefits
University of Reno Veteran Services
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, and training to ensure Service members and their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life whether pursuing additional education, finding a job in the public or private sector, or starting their own business.
Employer Support of Guard & Reserve (ESGR) - This Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.
Military One Source - Employment & Education information
Nevada National Guard Employment Initiative The National Guard Employment Enhancement Program (NGEEP) provides information on transition, educational benefits, resume preparation, job search tips, professional appearance and interview skills.
VA Transitional Assistance The purpose of the Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) program is to provide a professional in each state/territory to serve as the statewide point of contact to assist Service members in accessing Veterans Affairs’ health care services and benefits. Each TAA also provides assistance in obtaining entitlements through the Military Health System and access to community resources.
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) is a DoD-wide effort to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle.
Contact for information about college enrollment and application of GI Bill Benefits:
College of Southern Nevada Veterans Services
Great Basin College Veterans Services
Truckee Meadows Community College Veterans Educational Benefits
Truckee Meadows Community College Veterans Upward Bound - For precollege placement testing and remedial education. Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a free educational program for qualified, honorably discharged veterans who meet the eligibility requirements. The program is sponsored by Truckee Meadows Community College and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to assist veterans in preparing for success in college and other post-secondary training.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Veterans Services
University of Nevada Reno Veteran Services
VA Education & Training - You will find education and training resources for Students, School Administrators, the GI Bill, and contact information for enrollment.
Western Nevada College Veterans Services
Air Force Wounded Warrior Employment Assistance Page
Community Services Agency (CSA) - Community Services Agency (CSA) is a private nonprofit Community Action Agency governed by a 15 member volunteer Board of Directors from various sectors of the Northern Nevada community. Since its inception in 1965, the Agency has initiated and developed numerous programs in human services, economic development, education and affordable housing.
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) Veteran Services - The Veterans Employment Service provides services designed to assist the Veteran or Eligible Spouse's employment services. The following paragraphs illustrate the types of services offered. All services are designed to increase the chances of finding gainful employment.
Credentialing your Military Experience
VA Education & Training - You will find education and training resources for Students, School Administrators, the GI Bill, and contact information for enrollment.
Build Nevada - Learn how your experience might translate to a construction trade plus information on assessments and VA reimbursements.
Career One Stop Veterans Reemployment - (Sponsored by Department of Labor in partnership with the American Job Center & American Job Center Veteran Resources (beta)
Community Services Agency (CSA)
Department of Labor VETS - VETS serve America's veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.
FedsHireVets - Federal job opportunities are available across our country and around the world. Planning early is a smart decision. This information will help you understand veterans' preference, how Federal jobs are filled, and unique veteran appointing authorities designed to help you find a job.
G.I. Jobs - Our mission is to simplify the military transition experience using education and employment tools and resources to guide you to a successful career.
Hire A Hero - Our flagship program Hire A Hero (www.hireahero.org) is the premier online job board and community of choice for those who have served our country and has helped thousands of veterans and their spouses connect to employers who value their service, work ethic and loyalty to our country.
Hire Our Heroes - We are a non-profit organization for veterans operated and founded by veterans. Our goal is to capture each transitioning veteran ideally within one year prior to their discharge to Train, Mentor and Coach them in job placement.
Hire Veterans - Recognized by industry experts as a leader, we offer Employers access to resumes and job postings so that they can reach our unique visitors. For U.S. Veteran Job Seekers, we offer the very best and relevant jobs offered by world class companies in the USA and abroad. Includes Employer Resources)
Joining Forces - Joining Forces works hand in hand with the public and private sector to ensure service members, veterans, and their families have the tools they need to succeed throughout their lives.
Military.com - Monster Veteran Employment Center; Includes Employer Resources.
MilitaryHire.com - This site has been developed and is maintained by a team of both military veterans and corporate hiring authorities. We have worked hard to create a network where former military personnel can seek careers and utilize their professional skills.
My Next Move for Veterans - Partner of American Job Center/O*Net in-it
National Archives Veteran Services - Government Agencies (including the National Archives) and other organizations often provide hiring preferences, employment assistance, training or additional benefits for veterans. If you are a veteran, you may be entitled to certain preferences when applying to Federal positions. You may also be eligible to apply to positions under special veterans appointing authorities.
National Veterans Foundation - Mission: To serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families through: management and operation of the nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families; public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of America’s veterans; outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) Veteran Services
Recruit Military - We offer our services free of charge to veterans and their spouses to support them during their job search. We host the nation’s largest single-source veteran database, with over 800,000 members; we publish the nation’s second-largest veteran hiring publication, Search & Employ® magazine, distributing 50,000 print and 225,000 digital copies of each issue; and by the end of 2015, we will have produced more than 670 job fairs in over 60 cities
Riley Guide Vets - The Riley Guide is the Web's premier gateway to job, career, and education information sources available online. We curate the best online resources and list them as pointers to visitors. We currently point to over 1600 helpful web sites, each being personally reviewed by our editors for quality and most including a brief synopsis.
Robert Half Veteran Resources - For more than 65 years, Robert Half has helped professionals of diverse backgrounds find their next job opportunity. We're honored to provide our veteran community with career resources and guidance through our global office network.
TAOnline.com - (Transitions Assistance – MOS Code Translator; Includes Employer Resources)
Truckee Meadows Community College Veterans Upward Bound
USAJOBS for Veterans - The Office of Personnel Management in support of the President’s Veterans Employment Initiative, created a one-stop web site resource for Federal veteran employment information. The information on this site is designed to ensure veterans, transitioning service members, and their families receive accurate and consistent information regarding veteran’s employment in the Federal Government.
VA Job Center - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Career Site provides a gateway to VA for Vets, VA Careers, My Career @ VA, FEDS Hire VETS, VA Internships, and Digital Service at VA
VA Veterans Employment Tool Kit - This toolkit is designed to provide you with answers and resources in finding and obtaining employment, as well as making career decisions and excelling in the workplace.
VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment - You may receive Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment.
Veteran Resource Center of America - We offer a wide range of programs to address the unique needs of veterans.
Work for Warriors - Nevada Job Seeker Services - helping Guard Members, Veterans, and their family members begin meaningful civilian careers that fit their skills, knowledge and abilities through one on one assistance and partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
Hire Veterans - Recognized by industry experts as a leader, we offer Employers access to resumes and job postings so that they can reach our unique visitors. For U.S. Veteran Job Seekers, we offer the very best and relevant jobs offered by world class companies in the USA and abroad. Includes Employer Resources)
Hire Our Heroes - We are a non-profit organization for veterans operated and founded by veterans. Our goal is to capture each transitioning veteran ideally within one year prior to their discharge to Train, Mentor and Coach them in job placement.
Hire A Hero - Our flagship program Hire A Hero (www.hireahero.org) is the premier online job board and community of choice for those who have served our country and has helped thousands of veterans and their spouses connect to employers who value their service, work ethic and loyalty to our country.
Military.com - Monster Veteran Employment Center
National Veterans Foundation - Mission: To serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families through: management and operation of the nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families; public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of America’s veterans; outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.
Recruit Military - We offer our services free of charge to veterans and their spouses to support them during their job search. We host the nation’s largest single-source veteran database, with over 800,000 members; we publish the nation’s second-largest veteran hiring publication, Search & Employ® magazine, distributing 50,000 print and 225,000 digital copies of each issue; and by the end of 2015, we will have produced more than 670 job fairs in over 60 cities.
SilentProfessionals.org - We focus specifically on jobs for combat veterans who are seeking a career in private security that leverage their skills and experiences.
TAOnline.com - (Transitions Assistance – MOS Code Translator; Includes Employer Resources)
VetJobs - VetJobs is the leading military job board on the Internet.
Work for Warriors - Nevada Jobs Board - job listings and contact information specifically for veterans
American Legion - Career & Education Centers – The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Disabled American Veterans - Employment Resources – DAV is committed to ensuring that the men and women who stood up for America have the tools, resources and opportunities they need to competitively enter the job market and secure meaningful employment. DAV recognizes the value, talent, education and work ethics that veterans add to the workforce. Through our partnerships with RecruitMilitary and Veteran Recruiting, DAV will sponsor career fairs including virtual events, to connect veterans with employers nationwide who are committed to hiring them.
National Association of Veterans Upward Bound - The National Association of Veterans Upward Bound (NAVUB) is the professional association for Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) staff personnel. Veterans Upward Bound projects, supported by NAVUB, are dedicated to fully developing the personal potential of all U.S. military veterans, just as NAVUB is dedicated to fully developing professional staff members who work with VUB's veterans.
VAntage Point VA Blog - Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans Resource Centers of America - Employment & Training Programs – Veterans Resource Centers of America is a community based veteran’s service agency with a 40 year history of providing veteran programs. We strive to engage veterans and their families in a process of healing and growth that celebrates their individuality, identifies all barriers to success, mitigates those barriers, and challenges each participant to live to their utmost potential.
Vietnam Veterans of America - Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America is the only national Vietnam Veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
For Youth:
This section provides planning and preparation resources for all youth in Nevada and lists employment-focused training services for disadvantaged youth and for youth who are not following an academic track.
Financial Resources
Children’s Cabinet - For youth in foster system
These training providers offer programs for young people in a disadvantaged situation or who are not following a traditional high school academic path:
Americorps - Service internship program which provide stipend and awards for college.
Academy for Career Education - Construction and engineering training.
Bootstraps - Youth in Nye and Esmeralda Counties work in an intensive program that combines classroom instruction, field work, family support and a mentoring component, working with the Battle Mountain Field Office of the BLM.
Community Chest - Serving Storey and Lyon counties, as well as western Nevada
Go To College Nevada - The earlier you start thinking about and preparing for college, the better. This site provides updated Nevada college information, resources, advice for parents and guardians, and the encouragement you need to stay on track.
Redfield Academy - For Washoe County at-risk youth
Rite of Passage - For at-risk youth
Reno Rodeo Foundation - Offers scholarships to local youth
Washoe Face Forward - Serves youth and young adults between 14-24 involved with the Juvenile Justice system.
Washoe Youthbuild - Youth build homes for homeless while earning high school diplomas.
Build Nevada - Learn about careers in the construction industry in Nevada.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Resources for young people to help you find what job might be right for you, how to prepare for the job, average pay, number of jobs in the market, similar jobs you might be interested in, and where you can find more information.
Career One Stop - Skills Profiler to create a list of your skills and match them to job types that use those skills.
Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada- serving youth with disabilites
Help of Southern Nevada- serving out- of- schol youth who have dropped out of high school.
Lincoln County Workforce- serving youth residing in Lincoln County.
Nye Community Coalition-- serving youth reiding in Nye and Esmeralda counties.
Olive Crest- serving foster and formal foster out-of- school youth.
Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority- serving out-of-school youth.
St. Jude's Ranch- serving youth residing in Boulder City and Laughlin.
YouthBuild Las Vegas- serving out-of-school youth
Nevada JobConnect Youth - Provides online “how to” training on the following topics:
Direct Link to Resources
To add or update resources email us at nvworkforcereadiness@gmail.com
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