Workforce Connections

09/02/2026

Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling was in town yesterday to see firsthand how Southern Nevada is successfully bringing together employers, educators, government leaders and community partners to prepare workers for careers in growing industries and help businesses grow.

During the visit, he highlighted key partnerships, including:

➡ The first employer-focused American Job Center in the nation to be hosted inside a chamber of commerce. The EmployNV Business Hub located inside the Vegas Chamber connects businesses with no-cost resources available through the public workforce development system.

➡ The Debra March Center for Excellence, a centralized training hub preparing workers for high-skilled careers in advanced manufacturing. Located across the street from the future Haas Automation, Inc.. manufacturing facility that is under construction, the center is a partnership between the College of Southern Nevada and the City of Henderson Government.

The visit also included multiple roundtable discussions with business, K-12 and higher-education, government, workforce and economic-development leaders.

Thank you to all who participated!

And THANK YOU to Acting Secretary Sonderling for spending the afternoon with us to learn how our region is connecting employers to a ready workforce.

U.S. Department of Labor Detr Nevada Employ NV of Southern Nevada

09/02/2026

Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling was in town yesterday to see firsthand how Southern Nevada is successfully bringing together employers, educators, government leaders and community partners to prepare workers for careers in growing industries and help businesses grow.

During the visit, he highlighted key partnerships, including:

➡ The first employer-focused American Job Center in the nation to be hosted inside a chamber of commerce. The EmployNV Business Hub located inside the Vegas Chamber connects businesses with no-cost resources available through the public workforce development system.

➡ The Debra March Center for Excellence, a centralized training hub preparing workers for high-skilled careers in advanced manufacturing. Located across the street from the future Haas Automation, Inc. manufacturing facility that is under construction, the center is a partnership between the College of Southern Nevada and the City of Henderson Government

The visit also included multiple roundtable discussions with business, K-12 and higher-education, government, workforce and economic-development leaders.

Thank you to all who participated!

And THANK YOU to Acting Secretary Sonderling for spending the afternoon with us to learn how our region is connecting employers to a ready workforce.

U.S. Department of Labor Detr Nevada Employ NV of Southern Nevada

09/01/2026

📆 September is Workforce Development Month!

This month we recognize workforce development professionals and raise awareness of the impact workforce development has on individuals, businesses, communities, and the U.S. economy.

Every day, workforce professionals help people develop skills, overcome barriers, connect to careers, and advance economically. At the same time, they help businesses find and develop talent, build stronger talent pipelines, and respond to changing workforce needs.

Workforce Development Month provides an opportunity to bring greater visibility to this work and demonstrate why a strong workforce development system matters.

08/31/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Workforce Connections Executive Director Jaime Cruz and Vegas Chamber President & CEO Mary Beth Sewald, a member of the Workforce Connections Board, on being among those honored at the Asian American Group (AAG) 2026 Community Achievement Awards Gala this weekend!

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

A new school year starts today for thousands of UNLV, College of Southern Nevada and Nevada State University students!

A new school year means new opportunities to learn, grow and prepare for a future career. Welcome back! 📚

08/21/2026

According to the DETR July 2026 economic report, compared to June 2026, Nevada’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point, now sitting at 5%, and the labor force decreased by 5,077. The seasonally adjusted total number of nonfarm jobs in Nevada was 1,612,500, representing an increase of 1.1% over the past year and an increase of 4,000 jobs since June 2026.

“July’s report highlights a steady labor market in Nevada as we enter the second half of the year. Year-over-year job growth remains solid at just over 1%, with professional services and healthcare leading the way at more than 4% growth. Compared to June, Nevada added 4,000 jobs, in contrast to the national decline of 23,000 jobs. The unemployment rate and labor force participation rate both fell compared to June, mirroring national trends,” said David Schmidt, Chief Economist.

Metropolitan Statistical Area Employment (Seasonally Adjusted):
o Las Vegas employment increased by 2,300 jobs (0.2%) since June, and an increase of 9,900 jobs (0.8%) since July 2025.
o Reno employment increased by 900 jobs (0.3%) since June and by 300 jobs (0.1%) since July 2025.
o Carson City employment saw a decrease of 200 jobs (-0.6%) since June, and a decrease of 400 jobs (-1.2%) since July 2025.

To see additional labor market data, view the department’s employment and unemployment dashboards located at www.nevadaworkforce.com.

08/21/2026

🎙 NEW on the WC Podcast!

Molly Hamrick, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier Realty and Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier, shares her journey to becoming one of Southern Nevada's most respected business leaders.

Molly reveals how leadership, mentorship, and a passion for helping others build generational wealth are creating opportunities for families while strengthening Southern Nevada's future. From affordable housing and economic development to giving back through service, her story is a reminder that success is built on relationships, hard work, and investing in others.

In this clip, Molly talks about her leadership philosophy.

Catch the entire conversation:

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgAp-sXgCRE
🎧 Buzzsprout: https://wcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1340773/episodes/19667250-season-6-episode-24-molly-hamrick?t=0

Or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

08/19/2026

Building Stronger Employer Partnerships!

Workforce Connections and Employ NV of Southern Nevada helped kick off the NAWDP - National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Business Academy 2026 in Las Vegas with an employer-focused panel featuring Southern Nevada business leaders.

Moderated by Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Olivia Diaz who also serves on the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium, the conversation highlighted how businesses engage with the workforce system and the value of strong employer partnerships in building a stronger workforce.

📸: Left to Right

City of Las Vegas Government Mayor Pro Tem Olivia Diaz
Nicole Graham, Lumina Las Vegas
Milli Venting, Nicolas & Company
Wesley Gregg, Gaudin Motor Company
Greg Gilbert, Welding School of Nevada
Carlos Rodriguez, Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service

Detr Nevada

08/17/2026

🎙 COMING SOON on the WC Podcast!

A conversation with City of Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Olivia Diaz, who also serves on the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium.

Stay tuned!

📸: Daniel Howard

City of Las Vegas Government