Nevada Office of Workforce Innovation

An exciting write up from The Nevada Independent on trades programs in Nevada. We're thrilled to be opening the welding lab expansion mentioned in the article for this Fall semester. The Nevada Gold Mines Welding Technology Lab grand opening is on Thursday and will be available for tours during Beats & Bites!

"Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Materials Loop" Regional Technology and Innovation Hub banners are popping up all over campus and in downtown Reno! On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, it was announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Economic Development Administration that the University of Nevada, Reno was awarded $21 million as part of the University's Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Phase 2 application to fund two of the proposed component projects, Workforce Development and the Nevada Native Nations Center. The University Center for Economic Development, part of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, led the University's application effort, an effort supported by 75+ consortium members including representatives from the public-sector, private-sector, and from various non-profit and community-based organizations. The Nevada Tech Hub banners can be found on campus near the Ansari Business Building and in front of the offices of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) in downtown Reno. EDAWN was critical in securing the necessary and required match for the University's Phase 2 application. Thank you EDAWN for all your help and support of this effort that will help continue to establish Nevada as a national and global leader in the emerging lithium batteries, critical elements, and other EV materials industry sector! #edatechhubs #EDAUnivCenter

#ThrowbackThursday to a success story from Las Vegas. Esmeralda Torte successfully completed the Shaw CCSD program using the Project SANDI Grant. She moved from working as a secretary at a middle school, to working in the nurses office and increased her pay grade. She was inspired by her newborn baby to improve herself for herself and her family. Says Esmeralda "Take that leap of faith!" Find out more about how you can be the next Project SANDI success story, no matter where you are in Nevada. https://lnkd.in/gbV85nUX

We can't get enough of the buzz 🐝 around the Nevada Tech Hubs! And having heroes like Senator Jackie Rosen and President Brian Sandoval included makes us so incredibly proud to be a part of this. Thank you UNR UCED & Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) for making us a part of this. https://lnkd.in/gQ5CcPpX

The Nevada Office of Workforce Innovation is still looking for a Fiscal Manager! If you have a keen desire for the improvement of Nevada's workforce and want to help with the financial side of thrusting Nevada into the future economy, apply today! To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and contact information to: Elaine Rodriguez Email: e-rodriguez@detr.nv.gov In your cover letter, please explain your experience with managing multiple budgets, the largest budget you have managed, and processing invoices. https://lnkd.in/gwfeMch9

Nevada's economy is charging up with a $21MM boost for further developing our circular lithium supply chain! This funding will accelerate local growth and innovation in the lithium industry, creating new opportunities for businesses and communities across the state. Exciting times ahead:https://ow.ly/kW6o50Su8o0! 🥳

It is a great day for our University! The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that the Nevada Tech Hub, a statewide effort led by the University of Nevada, Reno, will be awarded approximately $21 million to lead initiatives to strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Thank you to Sen. Jacky Rosen and Secretary Gina Raimondo who made the announcement during a press conference today at Dragonfly Energy. The funding will support two projects, one of which is the Nevada Native Nations Center led by the University’s Office of Indigenous Relations. The University is incredibly proud of this project as it is the only EDA Tech Hub-funded project to focus on education and workforce development for Native American and Indigenous peoples. #GoPack

Congratulations to our colleagues at UNR UCED for receiving this incredible funding opportunity! We were honored to have been chosen to assist with the workforce development piece, and cannot wait to see what this award will accomplish.

It was very inspiring to hear U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm’s speech at Truckee Meadows Community College on Tuesday. During the speech, we were able to learn how much the federal government is invested in Nevada’s key industries and workforce. This is a great opportunity for us and we are excited about how it can further support our community.

You could be our next success story! The Student Success Ceremonies in celebration of OWINN's Project SANDI (Supporting and Advancing Nevada’s Dislocated Individuals) students recognized the achievements of over 1,900 grant recipients enhancing their skills across in-demand sectors and contribute to diversifying Nevada’s workforce. The ceremonies were held at the College of Southern Nevada, Great Basin College of Elko and Pahrump, Truckee Meadows Community College, and Western Nevada College. Project SANDI offers funding to workforce training programs in critical industry sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, Health Care, Information Technology, and Skilled Trades for unemployed and underemployed Nevadans. To ensure diverse training and development opportunities, OWINN directly partners with several state and community organizations. These partners have included Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Southern Nevada, Goodwill of Southern Nevada, High Sierra Area Health Education Center, NCLab, Nevada Department of Veterans Services, New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Northern Nevada Electrical Training Center, Professional Institute of Technology, Inc., Tech Impact, and V School. https://lnkd.in/gbV85nUX