LAS
VEGAS, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vegas PBS
and The Las Vegas-Clark County
Library District have partnered to boost Southern Nevada's workforce through a
collaborative effort. The Library District will provide job
training and preparation services combined with the newly launched
program, Jobtimize Nevada. This partnership aims to help students
and underemployed or unemployed adults find the career
opportunities and employers that match their skills and
interests.
Nevada Jobtimize is a platform that connects job seekers, career
counselors and workforce case managers, and employers in one
convenient location on the Library District's website,
TheLibraryDistrict.org. The platform utilizes a "matching
technology," which prioritizes overall job suitability when
connecting individuals with job opportunities. This is because job
suitability is the most statistically significant predictor of
success.
"We are excited to join with Vegas PBS in implementing this new
technology on the Library District website," said Library District
Executive Director Kelvin Watson.
"It is particularly timely as businesses of all kinds are searching
for employees that are a good match to their industry and culture.
And like everything at the library, this new service will be
completely free to the public."
Vegas PBS has collaborated with public and private partners to
introduce Nevada Jobtimize, a program to enhance education,
employment optimization, and career placement. This initiative was
made possible after Vegas PBS was awarded a grant for workforce
development through the American Rescue Plan Act. Thus far, more
than 40 organizations catering to job seekers, such as youth and
veterans, have enrolled in the program. Vegas PBS has collaborated
with public and private partners to introduce Nevada Jobtimize, a
program to enhance education, employment optimization, and career
placement.
"As a result of receiving ARPA funding from the City of Las Vegas and Clark County, Vegas PBS is able to partner
with Southern Nevada organizations
to provide the Nevada Jobtimize platform, which is dedicated to
serving their clients in exploring careers and seeking training to
businesses for hiring the right talent for their job openings and
with its companion piece for businesses to interviewing and hiring
individuals with the right 'fit' for their jobs and company," said
Debra Solt, Director of Workforce
Training & Economic Development at Vegas PBS. "This funding has
made it possible to partner with the Las
Vegas-Clark County Library District by providing Jobtimize
to all 25 branches, which will enable library cardholders and their
family an opportunity to utilize the system from career exploration
to job obtainment."
For info on the program, visit
TheLibraryDistrict.org/Jobtimize.
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