The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) established a system of local workforce investment boards who coordinate training and employment programs designed and managed at the local level –where the needs of businesses and individuals are best understood.

Each year, based on population and labor statistics, the federal government allocates funding under the Workforce Investment Act to support locally-driven programs that increase the employment potential, job retention and earnings of job seekers who in turn supply the skilled workforce needed to meet the evolving demands of the business community. The state of Nevada has two Workforce Investment Boards: Nevadaworks who serves the Northern counties and Workforce Connections in the South, serving the Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye counties. For more information about the Workforce Investment Act click here.

Workforce Connections also seeks additional federal and private funding outside of WIA to supplement and enhance efforts towards a world-class workforce for Southern Nevada. Program funds are distributed through a comprehensive RFP process, for more information on this process visit our RFP page.

We have resources and we’re putting them to work.

Adult & Dislocated Worker

The goal of the Adult & Dislocated Worker Program is to provide employment and training services to help economically disadvantaged and dislocated workers find good jobs. The program also helps employers by training workers to meet their needs.

Layoff Aversion Business Services

Layoff Aversion is a strategy that assists businesses experiencing operational difficulties. It serves to avoid layoffs and closures by connecting employers with resources to strengthen operations and positioning in the market. Link to page

Graduate Advocate Initiative

The future of Nevada’s economic success hinges upon increasing high school graduation rates. The Las Vegas business community is engaging with students through one-on-one mentoring towards graduation and career development. Link to page

Green Economy Sector Council

New green economy jobs will play a major role in Nevada’s economic recovery. The Green Job in U.S. Metro Areas 2008 report states the Las Vegas metropolitan area is projected to add 16,821 new green jobs through 2038.

Health Care Sector Council

The health care industry continues to thrive despite a slow economic recovery. 3.2M new wage and salary jobs are expected to be created from 2008-2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Link to Page

Re-entry Job Readiness

The only program of its kind in Nevada, our re-entry program recognizes the unique challenges ex-offenders face in today’s job market and connects them to the skills and opportunities needed to obtain gainful employment. Link to page

SESP

The SESP provides workforce development that meets the demands of employers and employees in Nevada’s energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors. Equipping workers with the green skills will help to develop Nevada’s green economy and enhance workers’ employability. Link to Website

Youth Career Readiness

Through access to education and training, mentoring,
job shadowing, career exploration, and supportive services
our youth programs guide Southern Nevada’s youth toward successful careers.

YouthBuild

Youth Build is a community program in which youth ages 18-24 are specially trained 9 months in all forms of construction work. This program helps prepare youth for a better future while also bettering the community. Link to Page