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As the local workforce development board, Workforce Connections connects employers to a ready workforce through a network of American Job Centers.

Las Vegas, NV
Joined September 2013
Day two of the Nevada Workforce Summit is underway! WC Executive Director @cruzjaime_lv led a panel this morning discussing the importance of employer involvement & introducing youth to potential career opportunities. @DetrNevada #OWINN
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Joining Jaime on stage: Cesar Martinez, Gaudin Motor Company / Gaudin Technical Institute and @ClarkCountySch Chief Academic Officer Gia Moore.
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Workforce Connections is proud to be at the inaugural Workforce Summit! Congratulations to OWINN - Office of Workforce Innovation & @DetrNevada for an inspiring event that brings together leaders in workforce development, education, industry, and government!
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🎙️ NEW on the WC Podcast! Melvin Green, Co-Founder and Principal of KME Architects, shares his inspiring journey from working in Louisiana cotton fields to building a successful career rooted in determination, empathy and service.
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Congratulations to Western Alliance Bank's Jerrie E. Merritt, the new Workforce Connections Board Chair and Hightower Las Vegas' Hugh Anderson, the new Workforce Connections Board Vice Chair! Thank you for your leadership!
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What happens when students get real-world work experience before they graduate? Find out as Lisa Burkhead, President of @CristoReySV , and student Daniella share how the school’s Corporate Work Study Program connects students with local businesses to gain hands-on experience.
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🎙️ COMING SOON on the WC Podcast! Melvin Green, Co-Founder and Principal of KME Architects talks with Workforce Connections Executive Director @cruzjaime_lv about his career and role in helping revitalize Las Vegas’ Historic Westside. Stay tuned! 📸 : Kim Headshots
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JobsFirst Southern Nevada is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as its founding Executive Director! Application Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026 Apply here: jobsfirstsouthernnevada.org/…
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Replying to @FOX5Vegas
@FOX5Vegas anchor/reporter Karla Salinas recently featured Workforce Connections Executive Director @cruzjaime_lv during Hispanic Heritage Month. A native of Peru, Jaime immigrated to the United States in 1987 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1994.
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Jaime’s professional journey reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by many job seekers. He initially worked as a dishwasher despite holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Escuela Nacional de Marina Mercante in Lima.
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Through determination, continuous learning, & improved English proficiency, he successfully returned to the engineering profession before transitioning to public service. His personal experience fuels his commitment to creating opportunities for individuals and businesses.
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🎙️ NEW on the WC Podcast! Adrian Reaux, general manager of Corporate Talent Development for @empirecat, and Doug Brost, training manager for Empire Machinery, share how an innovative workforce partnership is transforming the future of skilled trades.
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Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, and Credit Union 1 (CU1) have launched a new partnership, backed by a $30,000 donation from CU1 to help expand apprenticeship and on-the-job training opportunities while promoting financial wellness.
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This week, we helped celebrate National Manufacturing Day with the @cityofhenderson Mayor and City Council during a luncheon that recognized the contributions and successes of Henderson’s local manufacturing industry.
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🎙️ COMING SOON on the WC Podcast! Meet Adrian Reaux, General Manager of Corporate Talent Development for @empirecat, and Doug Brost, Training Manager for Empire Machinery. Stay tuned! 📷: Kim Headshots - Las Vegas Headshot Photographer
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Workforce Connections leadership & several of our board members joined Nevada's top business leaders this week for the @lvchamber 's 2026 Washington, D.C. Fly-In, to champion the issues that matter most to our state, like workforce development.
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Building tomorrow's workforce, today. 🔧 @ClarkCountySch is committed to graduating students with durable skills, a clear path forward, & credentials for their chosen career. Check out Arbor View High School's Automotive Technology program. @vegaspbs youtube.com/watch?v=RdLMkInW…
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Earlier this month, workforce development professionals from across Southern Nevada came together for the 2026 Southern Nevada EmployNV Workforce Summit, a day focused on learning, collaboration, and building connections. @EmployNVSouth @DetrNevada #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth
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To all of the dedicated workforce development professionals, thank you for the work you do everyday to strengthen our talent pipeline and help businesses grow!
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