Women founders are taking over Northern Nevada - A survey of the fastest-growing startup companies in Northern Nevada found that roughly half are run by women founders. This is far above the national average, according to the Kauffman Foundation Startup Activity Index that states that only 36.8 percent of new entrepreneurs are female. Here is the RGJ article.

The WAHspace Employer Certification Program is an innovative approach to address employee retention, and the connect skilled WAH (work at home) members and WAH Employers. Work at home jobs are growing by a rate of 70-85% annually, and attrition can be reduced by 30% compared to those that work at the employer's physical location. For more information, go here.

Train for a new career that's in demand!   TMCC is offering WDCE's training programs are tailored to professions with job openings in our area. With the majority of our certificates providing you with the expertise you need in as little as two to four months, you can find yourself earning a better living more quickly than traditional training.  This fall, TMCC Workforce Development and Community Education  is offering 13 accelerated career training certificates designed to make residents career ready in 2 to 4 months. Here is their flyer.

 

Take your career to the next level. JobConnect is supporting the National Career Fairs Hiring Event 2016 at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino on Tuesday, Aug 23, 2016 from 11am to 2 pm. There are hundreds of job opportunities, meet employers face to face, interview and get hired at event.

  

Western Nevada College (WNC), in partnership with international automation giant, Siemens, launched its new mechatronics program. The Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology covered the entire program with a $150,000 grant, including equipment. The program will impact schools and local industries by creating more jobs for future innovators, and improve the state's reputation in education. Read more here.

 

UNR JOB Fair & Expo - The University of Nevada, Reno, has several upcoming fairs! Nevada Career Studio, the University's Central Career Services Office, is sponsoring a Part-Time Job and Internship Expo on September 1st, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to be held in the Joe Crowley Student Union ballroom. Also the College of Engineering is sponsoring a UNR College of Engineering Career Fair on September 13th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to be held in the Joe Crowley Student Union ballroom. Employers are encouraged to participate and can register here. 

Help turn disabilities into abilities!  Take advantage of a fun opportunity to see High Sierra Industries' new building addition and learn about their Career Development Academy . High Sierra Industries (HSI), is a leader in serving persons with disabilities in Northern, and is bringing back its signature event, the X-treme Ability  Challenge, which pits teams from Northern Nevada business and organizations against each other in a friendly rivalry  where players step into the shoes of someone with a disability. For more information, contact Jimmy Breslin at 775-846-8008 or go here.