WC Podcast

Commissioner De Winsor from Esmeralda County and a member of the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium discusses the make-up Esmeralda County, the mines that made Esmeralda County the richest in the world at one point, and the how COVID impacted the residents. For more information about Esmeralda County and Goldfield:   Esmeralda County - Home | Facebook Goldfield Chamber of Com...

Commissioner William McCurdy II from District D, Clark County, and a member of the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium discusses the recovery of the hardest hit communities in Clark County, the new Employ NV Career Hub at the Historic Westside School and its forecasted impact on the community, serving the diverse population in Clark County, and the premise behind his Mental He...

Commissioner Varlin Higbee from Lincoln County and a member of the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium shares his experience with Workforce Connections, all the natural resource-based jobs and beautiful demographics of Lincoln County, surviving the pandemic, and the current workforce shortage.  For more information about Lincoln County:   County of Lincoln, NC - Official Websi...

Boulder City Councilman Matthew Fox, a member of the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium talks about the uniqueness of Boulder City, how smart planning helped his business survive during the pandemic, and how the labor market changed due to COVID 19. For more information about Boulder City:   Boulder City, NV - Official Website | Official Website (bcnv.org)  

Commissioner Leo Blundo from Nye County and a member of the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium talks about the impact of the pandemic/post as a small business owner, how government plays a strong role in the Nye County and Pahrump small business community, and how the last four years being on the Workforce Connections Local Elected Official Consortium has positively impacted...

Councilwoman Michelle Romero of Ward 1, City of Henderson and a member of the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium speaks about the economic growth and all things happening in Henderson, the renovation of Water Street, the impact of COVID to the residents, and the new Pre-K program being funded. For more information about the new and exciting thing happening in Henderson:   Hen...

Councilwoman Olivia Diaz of Ward 3, City of Las Vegas and a member of the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium discusses her journey to elected office, the workforce of the future, and the benefits of utilizing the One-Stop Career Center and all of the resources it offers to the community. For more information about Ward 3:   City of Las Vegas > Government > Mayor & C...

Councilman Scott Black of Ward 3, City of North Las Vegas and a member of the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium discusses the new North Las Vegas Small Business Connector located in the North Las Vegas City Hall, swinging the pendulum from the past economic state of North Las Vegas to a robust and diverse economy, and his experience the past four years with Workforce Connect...

Valerie Murzl from People Culture Consulting, LLC discusses the journey and growth of Workforce Connections, the creative ways how the One-Stops have spread in the community, how business partnerships have produced successful results with workforce development.  

Leo Bletnitsky, President of Health Technology Solutions, LLC, discusses the voice of small businesses in the workforce system, how tapping into alternate labor pools can help the future of the labor market, and the future of work. For more information about Health Technology Solutions LLC:   Southern Nevada's Top Technology Solution Provider | HTS (healthytechsolutions.com)  

Rebecca Henry Chief Human Resources Officer from Allegiant Air, LLC, talks about the purpose and mission of Allegiant Air, embracing technology in business and workforce development, and the impact that the workforce development system can make in the community. For more information about Allegiant Air Careers: Careers at Allegiant® | Corporate Airline Job Opportunities (allegiantair.com)

Eric Schmacker, President and CEO at SilverSummit Health Plan, Centene Corporation and Workforce Connections’ new board member speaks about the broad spectrum of occupations available in healthcare, the importance of wellness and his service in the U.S. Army. For more information about SilverSummit Health Plan career opportunities:   https://www.silversummithealthplan.com/about-us/careers.html

Lynda Parven, Administrator, Employment Security Division at Department Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) discusses the benefits and expansion of the new Employ NV Business Hubs and transitioning the JobConnect offices from pandemic mode to a new normal in order to assist job seekers.   For more information about Employ NV Business Hub:   Employ NV Business Hub | Website For more inf...

Drazen Elez, Administrator, Vocational Rehabilitation Division at Department Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) discusses delivery of services to vocational rehabilitation clients, various types of training, assistance with obtaining employment, and the benefits of the Employ NV Business Hubs to employers. For more information please visit the Rehabilitation Division at:   Rehabilitat...

Guy Martin, President at Martin-Harris Construction LLC, shares the importance of career pathways in construction, the state of the hospitality industry, artificial intelligence (A.I.), and exposing youth to construction trades through job shadowing programs.  

Brenda Flank, Executive Director at Alliance for Education and Liberty, discusses the great opportunities for the new Employ NV Career Hub at the Historic Westside School and the current state of re-engagement in the community. For more information about the Alliance for Education and Liberty: https://a4eandl.org/about-us

Peter Guzman, President & CEO of the Latin Chamber of Commerce speaks about how businesses can lead the way through economic growth, how private partnerships can help address homelessness, and the community impact of Workforce Connections. For more information about the Latin Chamber: Homepage (lvlcc.com)

Lou DeSalvio, Training Director at Local 872, discusses the future of construction and the impacts of infrastructure growth and solar energy in Southern Nevada.

Kelvin Watson, Las Vegas Clark County Library District Executive Director, shares the advantages of workforce development services as well as assistance with small businesses in the libraries.  

Dasya Duckworth, HR Business Partner - Global Operations at Motional, discusses adapting to the future of technology in the workforce and utilizing it to build a meaningful career pathway.

Jerrie Merritt , Senior Vice President Community Development Manager of Bank of Nevada, shares her journey to Board Chair for Workforce Connections and discusses the importance of having very involved board members.

Jack Martin, Director of the Clark County Juvenile Justice Services Department shares his vision for Workforce Connections and integrated services for “At Opportunity” Youth.

Mary Beth Sewald, President & CEO of the Vegas Chamber discusses the importance of business-led workforce development strategies and the new employer-focused One-Stop Centers.

Cecil Fielder, Director of Safety, Training and Security for Keolis Transit America, Las Vegas-operation shares his experience on the Workforce Connections Board and his new role in leadership.

Jared Smith, Chief Operating Officer for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance discusses how economic diversification is taking place in Southern Nevada.