Get in touch with us
Learn more about the Clark County Advantage
The true strength of any region is measured by the people who live there. More than 2.3 million Nevadans call Clark County home, including healthcare workers, manufacturers and over 200 thousand who work in the state’s number one industry — entertainment & recreation. Between 2010 and 2022, Clark County saw a population increase of 19% and averaged 1.5% annual growth. While population is growing, so is the need for a skilled workforce. Clark County has seen a 29% increase in employment opportunities across all sectors, from roughly 790K jobs in 2010 to over one million in 2019. Careers in the private sector have also increased 31% since 2010, showing the region’s profound innovation and economic growth.
As the demand for talented employees continues to skyrocket, Clark County delivers a consistent pipeline of job seekers. The nearby University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Nevada State College (NSC), and DeVry University contribute a staggering amount of talent to Southern Nevada’s workforce. Between UNLV’s strong partnerships with local businesses and NSC’s reliable talent infrastructure of graduates, businesses have all the access they need to a well-educated and reliable workforce.
As an R1-status university, UNLV is one of the nation’s most active research institutions. It collaborates with businesses throughout Clark County on innovative solutions to today’s challenges and helps 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.
Workforce Connections partners 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. WC serves as the one-stop shop for employers and applicants alike, making job placement more seamless, nearly eliminating the stress and uncertainty of looking for a new career or searching for a well-suited candidate.
Clark County provides access to resources through Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Job seekers can explore online listings, training and career enhancement programs to bolster their chances of finding their perfect fit. There are also specialized services for veterans and seasonal workers who may have specific needs in a job.
Businesses can benefit from workforce solutions such as tax credit programs, rapid response services, foreign labor certification support and training provider opportunities, all of which are designed to strengthen Nevada’s talent pipeline and build workforce resilience.
Learn more about initiatives for job seekers and business incentives for workforce development from the Nevada DETR site or explore more Labor Market Information 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 by creating job training programs or activating an existing one. Using WINN’s resources, employers can customize training programs based on their exact specifications and requirements for employees.
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 opportunity game in the state of 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.
Learn more about the Clark County Advantage
