OWINN Annual Report

KEY Announcements
& Press Releases
18
N
evada
Launches Work-Based Learning Hub to Connect
Young Adults to Internships & Apprenticeships
LAS VEGAS/CARSON CITY, NV (October 15, 2018) – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation
(OWINN) officially launched a statewide work-based learning hub (LifeWorksNV.org) for young adults in high
school, post-secondary or out of school to find internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training. The hub also
allows educators and businesses to learn about apprenticeships, find career technical education (CTE) schools
by industry and zip codes, connect to classroom speakers and find relevant work-based learning resources. The
content on the site can be viewed in Spanish as well.
OWINN Launches RFP for
Work-Based Learning Pay-
LAS VEGAS/CARSON CITY, NV (August 24,
For-Performance Grants
LAS VEGAS/CARSON CITY, NV (August 24,
2018) – The Governor’s Office of Workforce
Innovation (OWINN) is pleased to announce
Work-Based Learning Pay-For-Performance
Grants Request For Proposals (RFP). Eligible
organizations are encouraged to apply for
funding from $50,000 to $200,000. Pre-
Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship Readiness
Training or Registered Apprenticeship
programs registered in Nevada, particularly
in the targeted industries of Aerospace
and Defense, Construction, Advanced-
LAS VEGAS/CARSON CITY, NV (May
17, 2018) – Members of the State
Apprenticeship Council voted Tuesday to
approve the first cybersecurity program
in the state. Several occupations across
multiple in-demand sectors such as
information technology and advanced
manufacturing were also approved,
including the first occupation in hospitality
with MGM Resorts International. Faced
with a growing shortage of skilled workers,
these apprenticeship opportunities will
LAS VEGAS/CARSON CITY, NV (Feb. 8,
2018) – Members of the State Apprenticeship
Council voted to approve the applications of a
co-sponsored program with five occupations
at the February 6 State Apprenticeship
Council meeting. The programs will offer
more than 600 apprenticeship opportunities
across high-demand industries such as
manufacturing, healthcare, and workforce
development sectors. “As we work to build
on our state’s economic successes, we have
LAS VEGAS NAMED AS
A TALENT HUB BY
More than 600 new Apprenticeship
positions approved by the Nevada
State Apprenticeship Council
Nevada Awarded Additional
ApprenticeshipUSA State
Expansion Grant Funds
LAS VEGAS/CARSON CITY, NV (June
28, 2018) – Governor Brian Sandoval
announced Nevada was awarded an
additional $968,595 ApprenticeshipUSA
State Expansion grant funds by the
NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
U.S. Department of Labor. The Nevada
Department of Employment, Training and
Rehabilitation (DETR) will serve as the
2018) – The Governor’s Office of Workforce
Innovation (OWINN) is pleased to announce agency pass-through for the Governor’s
Work-Based Learning Pay-For-Performance Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN)
Grants Request For Proposals (RFP). Eligible to administer the grant funds and strategic
organizations are encouraged to apply for activities.
funding from $50,000 to $200,000. Pre-
Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship Readiness
Training or Registered Apprenticeship
programs registered in Nevada, particularly
in the targeted industries of Aerospace
and Defense, Construction, Advanced-
Manufacturing, Mining, Technology,
Hospitality, Healthcare, and Natural Resources.
OWINN is seeking organizations committed to
achieving outcomes.
Nevada’s first Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program approved - new occupations in it,
advanced manufacturing, and hospitality with mgm resorts international also approved
empower Nevada’s employers to cultivate
future talent and assist individuals seeking
career and economic mobility.
The Governor’s Office of Workforce
Innovation (OWINN) has successfully
scaled and expanded registered
apprenticeships over the past year as an
innovative strategy to reduce the state’s
skills gap.
“The addition of this new apprenticeship
program and these new occupations
NEVADA
to create opportunities for Nevadans to
acquire the skills needed to be effective in
the labor market,” said Governor Sandoval.
“I am proud of the dedicated work of the
State Apprenticeship Council members and
OWINN as they create a bridge between our
students and theapprenticeship opportunities
that will help Nevadans to meet the needs of
employers statewide.”
Nevada Selected to participate in Work-based
Learning Policy Academy to scale career
opportunities for young adults ages 16-29
Nevada was selected as one of six states to participate in the National Governors
Association’s workbased learning policy academy, designed to scale high-quality
career opportunities for youth and young adults. The Governor’s Office of Workforce
Innovation for a New Nevada (OWINN) will serve as the lead in partnership with the
Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT). Sixteen states
applied. “The Policy Academy is a win for Nevada’s young adults,” said Manny Lamarre,
Executive Director of OWINN. “Work-based learning is crucial to providing young adults
opportunities to engage in today’s labor-market as we are seeing a decline in young
adult labor-force participation rate. Employers often express concerns at young adults’
career preparedness, but young adults believe employers concerns are a
In September 2017, Nevada was selected
to participate in the Occupational
Licensing Policy and Practice Learning
Consortium. Over the next three years,
Nevada will engage with 10 other states
in a structured, peer learning consortium
to share ideas and solutions to complex
occupational licensing issues.
“As Nevada continues to rebuild its
economy and spur growth, job creation,
and worker retention, it is imperative to
consider the role of occupational licensing
in high-demand industries add further
momentum in the ongoing efforts to
develop and retain a diverse and skilled
workforce in Nevada that is consistent
with Governor Sandoval’s bold workforce
vision” said Manny Lamarre, Executive
Director of OWINN. “We will continue
to engage employers and the broader
community in the value of Registered
Apprenticeship to resolve their workforce
needs,” he added.
Selected to participate in
the Occupational Licensing
Policy and Practice Learning Consortium
burdens in deterring employment and
mobility,” said Assemblyman Nelson
Araujo, who was designated as Nevada’s
core team leader. “Licensing boards
are one of Nevada’s largest economic
labor market factors, with 30 percent of
the workforce being licensed through
occupational licensing boards. I hope by
participating in the Consortium, Nevada
has an opportunity to collaboratively look
at the costs and benefits of occupational
regulations, especially for