Empower Businesses in Southern Nevada Through Upskilling and Workforce Development

JILL LAGAN INTERVIEW WITH JAIME CRUZ

Welcome back to  The Best Dam Podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories and conversations with individuals, businesses, and community organizations that have an impact on Boulder City. In today's episode, Jill welcomes Jaime Cruz, a dedicated member of Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada's local Workforce Development Board.

Jill and Jaime discuss the importance of continuous learning in the workforce, shedding light on the upskilling program that offers significant reimbursements for training costs. Jaime also shares personal and professional anecdotes with Jill, including fascinating insights on autonomous vehicles and the impact of technology in shaping future job opportunities, and introducing listeners to the world of Peruvian literature.

TOPICS AND DISCUSSION

1. Importance of ongoing education for relevance in the workforce
2. Description of the Upskill Program's Benefits
3. Reimbursements for training costs up to $10,000
4. Encouragement for Boulder City businesses to take advantage of the program immediately
5. EmployNV Business Hub and its role in streamlining workforce development programs for employers
6. Business hub staff located in the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce to assist businesses
7. Emphasis on the importance of certification programs and trade schools in addition to traditional college paths
8. Addressing talent shortages and employer connections to the K-12 pipeline
9. The potential benefits of autonomous vehicles for rural communities, senior citizens, and individuals with limited mobility
10. Concerns about AI taking over jobs and the net positive effect of technology on the economy
11. Efforts to address the unique workforce needs of rural communities

NEXT STEPS

Click here to visit the workforce CONNECTIONS website, and click here to visit the EmployNV Career Hub.

You can also visit workforce CONNECTIONS on these social sites

Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
LinkedIn

KEYWORDS

Jaime Cruz, Employ NV Business Hub, Workforce Development, Upskilling, Continuous Learning, Career Relevance, Economic Growth, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber, The Best Dam Podcast, Boulder City, Podcast Interview

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CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.