CEO Message: Workforce Development (May 2022)
Tahoe Chamber | May 3, 2022 | Chamber News • Monthly CEO Message
Share This
In this month’s message, we return to the subject of Workforce Development, just in time for this month’s South Lake Tahoe Resource & Job Fair, Wednesday, May 11th from 2 – 6 pm, and hosted virtually by Golden Sierra. In addition, I will focus on another workforce development resource along with Golden Sierra Training on the California side – JOIN, Inc. on the Nevada side. Here’s the link to register as an employer, if you have not done so already:
https://goldensierra.com/virtual-job-fair/
Golden Sierra offers a variety of easy-to-use, no-cost services, and resources designed to help you find, hire, and retain skilled workers. They can also help market your open positions, offer access to job skills assessments, and help you filter resumes, making sure you are interviewing the best, most qualified candidates.
Employers also have access to training funds that can pay up to 50% of the necessary costs to train new employees. Golden Sierra’s On-the-Job training and Work Experience programs place individuals in all capacities from entry-level to professional. The On-the-Job training program is designed for individuals who need help starting in a new career, haven’t worked in a long time, or are recent graduates. The hope is that these training opportunities will lead to full-time, permanent, skilled candidates for you. We are also permitted to host paid internships with our Work Experience program. Individuals can be full or part-time and there is no obligation to keep them once the internship has been completed. This program is designed for individuals new or newer to the workforce but can lead to an On-the-Job training as well.
JOIN, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) community benefit organization dedicated to addressing workforce needs in urban and rural communities across Nevada, providing free job and career opportunities for 13 counties and the Tahoe Basin providing eligible individuals with access to free in-demand educational and career training programs that lead to licensure and/or certification.
JOIN’s vision is to create empowered Nevadans and enriched communities. To help break the cycle of poverty for all Nevadans and promote equitable economic growth throughout our region, we are committed to providing access to educational and occupational skills training for individuals seeking careers, financial stability, and personal success.
JOIN assists hundreds of clients each year as they embark on career pathways that lead to lasting employment and financial independence, connecting each individual with the right training opportunity for their interests and supporting their development of employability skills. Services provided by JOIN leave eligible residents debt-free and ready to start their careers.
JOIN supports employers by producing skilled and work-ready candidates for employment, providing training opportunities, and bridging the gap between skilled workers and open jobs. As a collaborative partner, JOIN connects businesses, K-12, higher education, non-profits, government agencies, and career seekers within the Nevada economy.
Connect with them at JOIN.org.
Tahoe Chamber will continue to take a lead role in being a Convener, Catalyst and Champion for workforce development.
Cheers,
Mike