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Workforce Development Update January 2017

Jan 17 newsletter workforce Workforce Development We made huge strides in our workforce development efforts in 2016 and the New Year will bring even more progress as we move forward with new initiatives, programs and partnerships. And with the establishment of the Construction Industry Sector Council and Aaron’s recent appointment to the Governors Workforce Development Board, we are beginning to …

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West, CEO Nevada Builders appointed to Governor’s Workforce Development Board

For immediate release: Dec. 16, 2016 West, CEO Nevada Builders Alliance, appointed to Governor’s Workforce Development Board Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation names West Workforce and labor representative CARSON CITY, Nev. – Aaron West, chief executive officer for Nevada Builders Alliance, has been appointed by Governor Sandoval to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board. West will serve as representative for workforce …

December Blueprint

From the CEO… As we wind down 2016 we want to wish a very merry holiday season to you and your families. It has been an exciting year with numerous accomplishments, some noted below in the Workforce Development update, and want to thank all of our members, partners, sponsors and collaborators. As we look towards the 2017 Nevada Legislature we …

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Construction Scholarships given to Nevada’s Jr. Colleges from Nevada Builders Women’s Council

The Nevada Builders Alliance Women’s Council awarded four scholarships to Nevada college students enrolled in construction-related programs. Betty Morton from the College of Southern Nevada, Donovan Walker from Western Nevada College, Joseph Brand from Great Basin College and Richard Schnitz from Truckee Meadows Community College each received $1,000 from the Council. Morton is the first female to receive the construction …

NEVADA BUILDERS BLUEPRINT AUGUST

  From the CEO…We are in the heat of the summer, and construction activity is very hot.  With values and permits approaching 2004 levels the needs are many, but workforce continues to be #1.  We continue to work with educators, service providers and training providers to develop systems and programs to feed the industry.  But we need your help, we …

NEVADA BUILDERS JULY BLUEPRINT

Nevada Builders Blueprint July 2016 Aaron West CEO From the CEO… As you know, Economic Development is the tide that floats all boats. That’s why the Nevada Builders is proud to work with the state and regional economic development organizations to incubate, support and recruit business; and stress the important role construction plays in that system. As such, we are …

Nevada Builders June Blueprint

Nevada Builders June Blueprint 2016 As we’ve talked for months now, the number one issue facing our industry is a lack of available workforce.  We will keep beating that drum and continue to work with partner agencies and entities to develop meaningful solutions.  As you can see from the chart above, with all of the talk about job sector growth …