The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board has approved $1,693,230 from the Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada (WINN) fund to support three industry-led workforce training programs.
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) will receive $376,000 to launch a logistics and operations training initiative at their North Las Vegas campus and Westside Education and Training Center. This initiative will establish four logistics labs and certify instructors, addressing a major growth sector in Southern Nevada. This is a stackable credential that can be used on a pathway to an Advanced Manufacturing degree. Employee partners include Findlay Automotive Group and Sunshine Minting. The Regional Transportation Commission estimates there are 80 jobs in this sector.
CSN will also receive $485,000 to expand its nursing program at the North Las Vegas campus, creating a new nursing lab. This expansion will increase access to hands-on training in an underserved area, complementing existing programs at the West Charleston and Henderson campuses. The hands-on training will enhance the skills of nursing students, ensuring skill retention well after graduation. CSN’s nursing programs provide one-third of the local nursing workforce and are supported by Dignity Health, North Vista Hospital, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with an estimated 45 jobs in this sector. The VA and CSN are collaborating to create a career ladder, allowing CSN students to progress through their curriculum and gain employment at the VA upon graduation.
For more information on the latest round of WINN funding, please visit the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
