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Season 2-Episode 32: Malik Williams, Yvette Bayless, & Joe McClintock Nov 21, 2022

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Special guest host Malik Williams welcomes his guests, Yvette Bayless, Project Director for the One-Stop Career Center, and Joe McClintock, Business Services Manager for the Employ NV Business Hub. They discuss their transition to Las Vegas from New Mexico. They highlight their journey and passion for workforce development and all of the services available to the community and businesses in Southern Nevada.

One-Stop Career Center:
https://www.nvcareercenter.org/

Employ NV Business Hub:
https://employnvbusinesshub.org/

Season 2- Episode 31: Lisa Levine Nov 14, 2022

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Lisa Levine, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWIN) discusses her career trajectory to her current role as executive director. The innovative partnerships with Workforce Connections, CSN, and other community partners for the SANDI Grant, a federal grant from the Department of Education, provide opportunities for training in specific occupations for the Southern Nevada region.

Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWIN):
https://owinn.nv.gov/

Lisa Levine's Contact Information:
Email: l-levine@detr.nv.gov

Season 2- Episode 30: Dave and Monica Pappas Nov 14, 2022

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Dave and Monica Pappas are the founders and owners of Fingerprinting Express. They discuss the concept of "Culture to Care" and the services they provide in their locations in Northern and Southern Nevada. They also discuss the importance of upskilling their employees.

Fingerprinting Express:
https://www.fingerprintingexpress.com/

For more information on how to upskill your employees, please email:
upskill@detr.nv.gov

Season 2-Episode 29- Dr. Bo Bernhard, PhD. Nov 07, 2022

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Bo Bernhard, PhD., talks about the Harry Reid Tech Research and Technology Park, which houses the innovative Black Fire Innovation Centre. It is designed to convene multiple partners to drive, foster, and execute technologies that are making the hospitality sector better, like the Purlin Bed Sheets that do not use water to be cleaned. Dr. Bernhard also discusses the Fun Economy being contributed by the diversification of events happening in Las Vegas.

Black Fire Innovation Center:
https://www.blackfireinnovation.com/

TED Talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nPuuasxLgI

NLV Harry Reid Tech Park:
https://www.unlv.edu/econdev/research-technology-park

Season 2-Episode 28: Lisa Patt McDaniel Oct 31, 2022

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Lisa Patt McDaniel, CEO of the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio visits Workforce Connections. She shares her perspectives on high-performing workforce boards across the country and the labor market post-pandemic.
Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio:
Workforce Development (wdbco.org)

Season 2-Episode 27: Shawanda Nance, Neosha Smith & John Kirtley Oct 24, 2022

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Guest host, Shawonda Nance, Program Manager at Workforce Connections welcomes Neosha Smith, Program Director, and John Kirtley, Program Coordinator/Trainer WIOA Program from Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP). They discuss their work with justice-involved youth, including the model’s success and recidivism rate.

Youth Advocate Program. Inc. (YAP):

YAP Home (yapinc.org)

Season 2-Episode 26: Robbie DeBuff and Forest Lewis Oct 17, 2022

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Guest host Robbie DeBuff, Project Coordinator at Workforce Connections welcomes Forrest Lewis, Director of the North Las Vegas Library District. They discuss the partnership between both agencies and the positive impact for jobseekers and businesses through increased access to American Job Centers in North Las Vegas.

North Las Vegas Library:

http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/library/index.php

Small Business Connector:

http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/city_manager/nlv_small_business_connector.php

Season 2-Episode 25: Marcel Shaerer Oct 10, 2022

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Marcel Schaerer, Deputy Director of Nevada’s Department of Business and Industry, talks about “The Roadmap”, a resource tool on his agency’s website, which contains information on how to start a business in Nevada. Hear about the Small Business Resource Center, developed to coordinate efforts among partners that will provide counseling, training, and workshops to businesses.
Nevada Department of Business and Industry:
B&I (nv.gov)

Business Resource Center:
Business Resource Center New (nv.gov)

Season 2-Episode 24: Dr. Lonnie Wright Oct 10, 2022

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Dr. Lonnie Wright shares his journey through UNLV basketball, higher education, and his passion for helping the re-entry population reach their potential. His Hospitality International Training (HIT) school has added a new workforce development initiative with the Jim Marsh Automotive Group. It aims to grow the pipeline of skilled mechanics in Southern Nevada.

Episode 23: Stacy Smith Oct 10, 2022

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Guest host Jeannie Kuennen, Program Manager at Workforce Connections, welcomes Stacy Smith, Executive Director of Nye Communities Coalition. They discuss the 20-year impact of workforce development programs offered through Nye Communities Coalition. Hear about initiatives helping communities thrive in Nye and Esmeralda counties.

Nye Communities Coalition:
Nye Communities Coalition | NyECC | Pahrump, NV

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