As the new year unfolds, a call to action has been made for community engagement in crafting policies and programs that support businesses and create well-paying jobs for Nevadans. The initiative aims to harness collective efforts for economic development.
Mark Andersen, Co-Founder of Lifeliqe, played a significant role in developing immersive virtual reality components for a program focused on labor market literacy. He presented insights alongside others on how this initiative equips individuals, especially from underserved communities, with necessary skills through VR simulations and computational thinking assessments.
Mel Sheldon from GOED shared expert insights into Nevada’s new economic development goals in an article by Expansion Solutions Magazine. This mission highlights the commitment to fostering international partnerships that drive progress.
Several key figures are involved in these efforts, including Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Department of Education; Dr. Weldon Havins, Professor Emeritus at Touro University Nevada; Deborah Jacobs, Chair Emeritus at MJS Packaging; Yolanda King, President of the Nevada Taxpayers Association; Dr. Kristopher Sanchez, Director at the Department of Business & Industry; Chris Sewell, Director at the Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation; Raymond Specht, Founder & CEO of Specht Leadership Consulting; and Sasha Stephenson, President of SSS Public Affairs.
