To help address critical healthcare workforce shortages in northern Nevada and rural communities, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is partnering with Nevadaworks and High Sierra AHEC to expand access to healthcare careers—especially for underserved populations.  The initiative provides both financial support and expanded career pathways for future healthcare professionals.

Key components include tuition support as follows:

• $2,500 scholarships for 25 undergraduate AHEC Ambassadors and Aspire students
• $5,000 scholarships for 15 graduate-level AHEC Scholars

Expanding rural outreach:

• Hiring a new community health advocate to strengthen rural programs
• Growing high-impact initiatives such as Project Prevent, Project ROARR, and Level Up (a community health worker training program)
• Together, these efforts aim to build a stronger, more accessible healthcare workforce across Nevada—one that prioritizes equity, supports rural communities, and creates long-term sustainability for the state’s healthcare system.

The Up Next Nevada Workforce Initiative is a collaborative effort between Nevadaworks, the Nevada Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.  The initiative aims to strengthen Nevada’s youth development workforce by supporting early learning childcare centers and school-age clubhouses across the state.

The initiative addresses challenges in attracting and retaining employees in childcare and afterschool programs.  It also seeks to provide a professional pathway in the fields of education, energy and healthcare for teens and young adults.

Through 2025-2026, Up Next Nevada will offer professional mentorship, youth development career pathway coaching, and competitive wages to 210 young workers, ages 15 to 24.  Up Next Nevada InitiativeIn addition, Boys & Girls Clubs licensed childcare centers and school-age after-school programs will be more consistently staffed with highly trained and well-compensated workers, ensuring club capacity is available to support Nevada's working parents.

Goodwill of Southern Nevada – Career Services Enhancement Project

With support from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR), Goodwill of Southern Nevada (GSN) is expanding its Career Services Program to help more Southern Nevadans prepare for meaningful, long-term employment.  The program builds on a longstanding partnership with the Employ NV system, integrating co-enrollment, shared training resources, and coordinated case management to streamline access to workforce services.

GSN’s Career Services team provides individualized employment planning, barrier-removal support, and access to high-demand occupational training through approved providers.  In 2024, the program served more than 10,000 residents, placed nearly 3,500 individuals into jobs, achieved a 94 percent training completion rate, and supported participants in earning an average hourly wage of $19.80.

DETR’s $50,000 investment will strengthen these efforts by expanding career coaching, employment readiness workshops, and workforce development initiatives that connect jobseekers to sustainable career pathways.  Through this collaboration, GSN and DETR continue working together to increase economic mobility and support the growth of Southern Nevada’s workforce.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is funding a statewide initiative to expand access to high-quality online learning through a partnership with Coursera.

As part of the program, Coursera will provide:

• 15,000 standard paid licenses for DETR clients
• 15,000 government scholarship match licenses
• 250 scholarship licenses for DETR employees
• Each license is valid for 12 months, can be transferred between learners, and includes access to Coursera’s full catalog of content.  Coursera partners with more than 275 leading universities and companies to offer a wide range of learning opportunities, including individual courses, job-ready certificates and degree programs.

Coursera operates as a subscription-based software-as-a-service platform and is accessible through any web browser.

Nevada’s Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education as vital components of high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE).  These organizations connect classroom instruction with hands-on learning, leadership development, and real-world career pathways.  Nevada students can participate in seven CTSOs, each helping build character, teamwork, citizenship, and technical skills essential for workforce and postsecondary success.

Special funding provided by Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) to the Nevada Department of Education supports these CTSOs and expands student access to high-quality leadership and career-focused experiences.

Below are brief summaries of each organization and the initiatives supported through this DETR funding.

1. Nevada's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is experiencing rapid membership growth, now serving more than 2,100 students statewide, while facing increasing operational and conference costs. With funding provided by DETR, FCCLA will strengthen its State Leadership Conference.  This investment helps ensure Nevada students continue to access leadership development, competitive events, and career-readiness opportunities across human services, hospitality, education, and design.
2. Nevada Future Famers of America (FFA) Winter Leadership Training provides statewide leadership training designed to help students grow personally, professionally, and technically in agricultural education.  With DETR-provided funding, Nevada FFA will enhance its Winter Leadership Training by supporting professional trainers and partially covering facility costs.  The training equips freshmen through seniors with leadership, community impact skills, and prepares State Officer Nomination Committee members who select future statewide student leaders.
3. Nevada HOSA-Future Health Professionals (HOSA) serves more than 4,200 students preparing for careers in healthcare and faces rising venue and operational costs that threaten program accessibility.  Funding provided by DETR will support Nevada HOSA’s State Leadership Conference through critical marketing and safety-related materials.  These resources help sustain Nevada HOSA’s mission to develop career-ready, skilled, and compassionate future health professionals.
4. Nevada DECA focuses on marketing, finance, hospitality, and management, hosts an annual State Career Development Conference for more than 1,000 students.  With DETR funding DECA will offset production and audiovisual costs for its general sessions.  The support helps ensure high-quality student leadership and career-readiness experiences across Nevada.
5. Nevada Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) serves more than 1,200 students preparing for careers in business and relies on its State Business Leadership Conference as the centerpiece of its yearly programming.  Through funding provided by DETR, FBLA will strengthen its general sessions by supporting audiovisual and production needs.  This investment helps ensure students statewide continue accessing high-impact business leadership development.
6. Nevada SkillsUSA supports more than 5,000 students in hands-on technical and skilled trades training. Rising facility and material costs make it challenging to provide the construction-related competitions and statewide conference experiences students depend on.  With funding provided by DETR, SkillsUSA will purchase construction contest materials, offset facility rentals, and support student recognition awards.  These funds help sustain Nevada’s pipeline of highly trained workforce candidates across 70+ skilled career pathways.
7. Nevada Technology Student Association (TSA) is a growing STEM-focused CTSO expanding statewide and adding new competitive events to engage more students.  DETR funding will help TSA support chapter travel for first-time attendees, purchase registration software, acquire medals, and introduce a new CO2 dragster track system, an in-demand competition that promotes engineering, design, and collaboration.  Additional funds support materials needed for TSA’s expanded multi-day state conference.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), in partnership with Nevadaworks, is working to support the many young adults in Northern Nevada — ages 16 to 24 — who are not currently employed or participating in skill-building programs.

This effort is designed to help young people reconnect with education, gain meaningful work experience, and build the foundation for lasting careers.

To make that possible, the initiative offers a range of services tailored to meet young adults where they are:

• Prevocational Services – Guidance and training to prepare for the workplace.
• Vocational Training – Hands-on skill development in high-demand fields.
• Work Experience – Real-world exposure through paid and unpaid opportunities.
• On-the-Job Training – Learn while working directly with employers.
• Supportive Services – Assistance that helps remove barriers to success.

Together, DETR and Nevadaworks are opening pathways to employment, stability, and brighter futures for Nevada’s young adults.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is collaborating with Discovery Education to provide PK–12 schools statewide with high-quality digital learning tools, professional development, and family engagement resources.

Educators receive ready-to-use lessons, assessments, and research-based strategies aligned to Nevada Academic Content Standards, while students benefit from accessible, engaging content designed to support diverse learning needs.– A dedicated Nevada-based Project Manager delivers ongoing implementation support, professional learning, technical integration guidance, and quarterly data updates aligned to DETR’s goals.

Families have access to multilingual toolkits and resources that help them understand and support their children’s use of Discovery Education at home.  This partnership strengthens statewide access to dynamic digital learning and supports educators, students, and families across Nevada.

To help address the childcare workforce shortage in Northern Nevada, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), in partnership with Western Nevada College and early childhood education organizations, has launched an accelerated early childhood education program.

This initiative is designed to upskill current workers, attract new talent, and support students by covering tuition and training costs, making career advancement more accessible than ever.  By aligning coursework with real industry needs, the program ensures graduates are prepared to step directly into high-quality childcare roles.

Program goals include:

• Expanding the pipeline of skilled childcare providers
• Increasing access to affordable, quality childcare for Nevada families
• Providing financial assistance for training and certification
• With this effort, Nevada is helping build a stronger early childhood workforce — and a stronger foundation for children and families across the region.

With support from DETR, Elko County School District is launching Star Academy at Adobe Middle School, a customized, STEM-inspired program designed to re-engage at-risk middle school students through hands-on, project-based learning.  Opening for the 2026–2027 school year, the academy will serve up to 80 students in a fully equipped, innovative learning environment.

Key benefits include:

• Accelerated learning, with the opportunity to advance up to two grade levels in one year.
• Improved attendance and behavior through engaging, team-based instruction.
• Hands-on, real-world curriculum aligned with Nevada academic standards.
• Comprehensive classroom setup, technology, and materials provided.
• Ongoing professional development and monthly onsite support from NOLA Education.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) has awarded funding to Nevadaworks and Workforce Connections, the state’s two Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs), to strengthen and expand Industry Sector Partnerships (ISPs) throughout Nevada.  These funds support the implementation of Assembly Bill 98 and reinforce Nevada’s commitment to building a workforce system that is responsive to employer needs and aligned with statewide and regional economic development priorities.

Through these investments, LWDBs will serve as regional conveners, bringing together employers, industry leaders, education partners, labor organizations, workforce agencies, and community stakeholders to identify workforce challenges, skill gaps, and training needs within key industries.  Employers will have direct opportunities to shape workforce pipelines, influence program development, and collaborate on solutions that improve hiring, retention, and talent development.

The funding supports a wide range of employer-driven activities, including work-based learning, vocational training aligned with industry-recognized credentials, paid internships for students, teacher externships, on-the-job training, supportive services, and employer incentives for hiring and upskilling.  LWDBs will also collect and share employer insights and workforce intelligence with DETR, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN), and the Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB), ensuring that policy decisions and statewide workforce strategies reflect real-time industry needs.

For policymakers, the enhanced ISP framework establishes a coordinated statewide approach that reduces duplication, strengthens collaboration across agencies, improves reporting efficiency, and aligns workforce initiatives with Nevada’s State Plan for Economic Development.  ISPs help create data-informed strategies that support long-term sector growth, address unemployment disparities, and expand high-quality career pathways for Nevada residents.

This investment reinforces Nevada’s commitment to building an employer-led workforce system and ensures that businesses and policymakers are active partners in shaping a talent pipeline that meets the demands of Nevada’s growing and diversifying economy.

Jobs for Nevada Graduates Inc. (JAGNV) is expanding youth employment readiness services across the state with support from $1.4 million in funding from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).  Serving more than 3,100 students in 45 high schools, JAG provides career readiness instruction, mentoring, academic support, and barrier-removal services to help Nevada’s most at-risk youth graduate and transition successfully into work or further education.

DETR’s investment will support services for 700 students, including work-readiness classes, leadership development through the JAG Career Association, in-class tutoring, case management, employer engagement, interview preparation, and 12–24 months of follow-up after graduation.  These evidence-based programs consistently produce strong outcomes, including high graduation rates, increased full-time employment, and continued education and training.

Through this partnership, JAG Nevada will continue helping young people build critical workforce skills, connect with employers, and achieve long-term success in Nevada’s economy.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is providing funding to the Latin Chamber of Commerce to support the LEADers Program, which promotes leadership and business growth through two bilingual training tracks offered in English and Spanish.

The program includes:

• Executive Business Accelerator – Designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs to strengthen business operations and team leadership skills.
• Personal Leadership Development – Tailored for adults seeking to enhance leadership abilities and advance in their current or future careers.

Program goals include:

• Equipping participants with leadership and business development skills
• Supporting career advancement and entrepreneurial success
• Improving workforce productivity, retention and job satisfaction

The Lyon County School District is launching a new Star Academy program with support from state funding administered through DETR.  In partnership with NOLA Education, the district will implement a three-year, $1.05 million initiative designed to serve up to 80 middle-grade students annually.  The Star Academy model provides accelerated, standards-aligned instruction in math, science, English language arts, and social studies, paired with technology-enhanced learning, hands-on projects, and individualized support.

NOLA Education will fully equip and install the academy classrooms, provide curriculum and materials, deliver extensive professional development for teachers, and offer ongoing educational and technical support throughout the program.  Lyon County School District will oversee student enrollment, staffing, and day-to-day program operations.

This investment supports the district’s goal of helping at-risk and non-traditional students stay engaged in school, build personal responsibility, and make steady academic progress.  Through this partnership, Lyon County will expand opportunities for students to succeed and remain on track toward graduation.

Paramedic Internships "Paramedic Internship Workforce Bridge Program

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is launching the Paramedic Internship Workforce Bridge Program to help future paramedics overcome the rising costs of required field internships.  With support from Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), the program will cover placement fees for 30–40 students each year, ensuring they can complete their training and enter Nevada’s EMS workforce without financial barriers.

Field internships are the final, essential step in paramedic certification—yet agencies now charge students $500 to $5,000 to participate.  This support eliminates those costs, keeps students on track for licensure, and strengthens EMS staffing across Northern and rural Nevada.

By investing in TMCC paramedic students, Nevada is investing in a stronger, more reliable emergency response system.  Most TMCC graduates stay in-state, serving communities in Washoe, Carson City, Lyon, Churchill, and Douglas Counties.  A small investment today builds long-term public safety, healthcare access, and workforce resilience for the region."

Funded by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), the ROADS Partnership is a workforce training initiative led by Western Nevada College (WNC) that brings together a powerful network of regional partners, including social services agencies, workforce and economic development organizations, and private industry.

The mission of ROADS is straightforward and impactful: to help unemployed and underemployed Nevadans gain the skills they need to compete for in-demand, high-quality jobs.  By aligning training opportunities with industry needs, the program ensures participants are prepared for the careers driving Nevada’s economy forward.

ROADS focuses on developing life skills, soft skills, and technical competencies, leading to nationally recognized certifications and setting participants on a path to long-term career growth and stability.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), in partnership with Nevadaworks, is funding the Expanding Clean Energy Career Opportunities Program to strengthen the workforce behind Northern Nevada’s rapidly growing clean energy sector.

This initiative plays a key role in advancing the lithium battery and electric vehicle materials loop value chain, one of the state’s most important emerging industries.  It is also closely aligned with recent U.S. Economic Development Administration grant awards secured by the University of Nevada, Reno—ensuring statewide efforts move in the same direction.

A major component of the program is the creation and support of an Industry Sector Partnership dedicated to clean energy.  This partnership will guide workforce strategies, build stronger connections between employers and training providers, and ensure that education and training programs stay aligned with the evolving needs of the sector.

Through this collaborative approach, Nevada is investing in local talent and building the skilled workforce needed to power the clean energy economy.

To meet Nevada’s growing need for skilled emergency management professionals, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is funding a new initiative at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC).  This program introduces students who are pursuing entry-level public safety and healthcare certifications to the wide range of career pathways available in emergency management.

Through a dedicated workshop, students gain insight into the field while also receiving individualized career counseling and scholarship support.  The initiative is structured to serve 108 students, helping them build a strong foundation for long-term success.

Careers in emergency management typically require a bachelor’s degree and span a variety of sectors, including:

• State and local government
• Fire protection
• Law enforcement
• Healthcare
• Technology
• Homeland Security

These workshops help students understand how their entry-level training in public safety or healthcare can open the door to meaningful, high-impact careers in emergency management—laying the groundwork for professional growth and advancement across many industries.

The Teacher Academy College Pathway Program (TACPP) expands access to college-level coursework for Nevada high school students interested in pursuing careers in education.  With funding provided through DETR, the program covers tuition and mandatory fees for dual-credit teacher-education courses offered by NSHE institutions, ensuring students can begin their college pathways while still in high school.

School districts will coordinate course enrollment, provide academic advising, track credit attainment, and submit quarterly reports to DETR to ensure transparency and fiscal accountability.  The initiative supports more than 3,400 college credits, enough for over 1,100 courses, and follows a statewide implementation timeline beginning in spring 2026.

Through this investment, TACPP helps students build early momentum toward teaching careers, strengthens Nevada’s future educator pipeline, and expands equitable access to postsecondary opportunities across the state.

The Incentivizing Pathways to Teaching (IPT) Scholarship supports Nevada’s future educators by providing financial assistance to students completing their final year of an approved educator preparation program.  With funding provided by DETR, eligible students receive stipends, up to $9,600, to help cover the costs of student-teaching and clinical field experiences that lead to initial licensure in early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education.

To receive the stipend, students must be enrolled in a Nevada educator preparation program, complete required coursework and field experiences, earn an endorsement in English as a second language or special education, and commit to teaching in a Nevada public school for five consecutive years.

DETR will provide funding to the Nevada Department of Education (NDE), which administers the program and distributes stipends through approved educator preparation programs.  Approximately 507 students will benefit from DETR’s contribution across fiscal years 2026 and 2027, strengthening Nevada’s educator pipeline and expanding access to high-quality teacher preparation.

This partnership helps future teachers enter the workforce with reduced financial barriers and supports Nevada’s long-term goal of ensuring strong, stable staffing in public schools statewide.

The Teacher Pipeline Initiative is a streamlined pathway designed to expand and diversify Southern Nevada’s educator workforce. Funded by Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) through Workforce Connections, this program removes financial barriers, strengthens community partnerships, and supports future teachers from recruitment through certification—helping them step confidently into classrooms across Nevada.

Key Objectives

• Recruit and inspire diverse future educators through targeted partnerships with schools, colleges, and community organizations.
• Cover tuition costs for participants pursuing accredited teacher preparation or certification programs.
• Collaborate with higher education and community partners to ensure alignment, support, and long-term sustainability.

Target Population

• Paraprofessionals currently employed in Nevada school districts.
• Individuals within two years of completing a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Candidates enrolled in or recently accepted into an approved Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL) program.

Great Basin College (GBC), in partnership with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), is strengthening Nevada’s Lithium Batteries and EV Materials Loop through expanded workforce training at the new GBC-Winnemucca Industrial Tech Center.

Supported by DETR and funded through the EDA Phase 2 Tech Hub implementation program, the 10,000-square-foot Industrial Tech Center now delivers Diesel Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Electrical Systems Technology, and Instrumentation Technology programs.  The center also offers new hybrid formats designed to increase access for working adults and meet the growing needs of Nevada’s clean-energy and industrial sectors.

By integrating these high-demand programs into the Industrial Tech Center’s training portfolio, GBC is preparing a skilled, locally trained workforce to support lithium processing, advanced manufacturing, and related EV, materials industries, helping Nevada residents access family-sustaining careers and strengthening the state’s long-term economic resilience."

Northern Nevada is powering the future of clean energy, and the region needs a skilled workforce to match its momentum.  Through a two-year partnership with the Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR), TMCC is expanding training, improving program quality, and helping address the critical housing shortage facing the region’s rapidly growing Lithium Loop industries.

Preparing Skilled Workers for High-Demand Careers

TMCC’s Division of Applied Technology delivers hands-on training for advanced manufacturing, construction management, and architecture, fields essential to supporting companies like Tesla, Lyten, and other clean-energy innovators.  With DETR’s support, TMCC is scaling these programs to meet future workforce needs.  This collaboration creates a direct pipeline of builders, designers, and manufacturing technicians ready to support the residential and commercial growth.  Together, TMCC and DETR are accelerating workforce development that will support Lithium Loop companies, advance housing & infrastructure projects while expanding access to high-quality career training that will strengthen Northern Nevada's long-term economic resilience.

Goodwill of Southern Nevada (GSN) and the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR)'s Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and the Employment Security Division (ESD), partner to expand workforce opportunities for individuals with disabilities.  For nearly 30 years, GSN has supported Vocational Rehabilitation clients through hands-on training, career coaching, and job placement, serving more than 400 students annually.

In 2024, GSN provided thousands of training days and helped 382 individuals build skills for long-term employment.  Continued DETR funding allows GSN to grow these programs, including expanding the Seasonal Educational Experience (SEE) program to offer quarterly paid work experiences supported by training, adaptive technology, and transportation.

Together, GSN and DETR are strengthening Southern Nevada’s workforce and creating pathways to meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

HOPE for Prisoners, Inc. is a Southern Nevada nonprofit providing nationally recognized reentry services for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.  Through a long-standing partnership with the Nevada Department of Corrections, HOPE for Prisoners offers pre- and post-release programs focused on job readiness, personal development, and successful reintegration.

With funding from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR), HOPE for Prisoners is expanding its Vocational Village initiative, an in-custody vocational training center operating at Southern Desert Correctional Center and Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp.  The program equips individuals nearing release with industry-recognized certifications in high-demand fields such as welding, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, masonry, warehouse logistics, and commercial driving.

The Vocational Village model provides comprehensive services including cognitive and life-skills training, substance misuse counseling, case management, leadership development, and job placement support.  Over 48 months, the program will serve approximately 800 individuals, helping reduce recidivism, strengthen Nevada’s workforce, and support returning citizens in building sustainable career pathways.

Through DETR’s investment, HOPE for Prisoners continues to expand opportunities for Nevadans seeking a second chance, creating safer communities, supporting employers, and advancing long-term workforce success across the state.