Workforce & Demographics

As an R1 status university, UNLV is one of the nation’s most active research institutions, collaborating with businesses throughout Clark County on innovative solutions to today’s challenges and helping companies find the talent that enables them to do their best work. With offices in research integrity, undergraduate research, sponsored programs, and clinical trials, UNLV covers all bases when preparing young minds to enter the workforce.

WC works with economic development organizations, community service organizations, educational institutions and other community stakeholders to meet the workforce development needs of employers and employees throughout Southern Nevada. Workforce Connections serves as the one-stop-shop for employers and job-seekers alike to be matched perfectly to the best fit for their needs, nearly eliminating the stress and uncertainty of looking for a job or searching for a well-suited candidate. Visit the Labor Market Information page to gain access to helpful resources and statistics to analyze wages, trends, and economic changes pertaining to your specific area of business.

Administered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, WINN helps local businesses find the skills they need through the creation of training programs or the activation of an existing one. Using WINN’s resources, employers can apply to customize training programs based on their exact specifications and requirements needed in an employee. Partnering with the GOED, the Nevada System of Higher Education, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovations, the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, and the Nevada Department of Education, the force and power behind WINN is truly changing the name of the job-seeking and employment game in Nevada. Since the beginning of 2021, WINN has strategically invested more than $8 million into the certification of individuals for high-skilled, high wage jobs in advanced manufacturing, and the program continues to grow and succeed.