Workforce Connections

06/01/2026

🎙 NEW on the WC Podcast!

Mitchell Cloward, Desert Region President at Intermountain Health shares a powerful story of leadership, compassion, and purpose.

From starting his healthcare journey as a hospital housekeeper to leading one of the region’s largest healthcare systems and helping bring Nevada’s first stand alone children’s hospital to Las Vegas, Mitch reveals how empathy, innovation, and service are transforming the future of healthcare in Southern Nevada.

In this clip, he talks about the importance of having a world class children's hospital in Southern Nevada.

Catch the entire conversation:

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0P2jfOpbCk
🎧 Buzzsprout: https://lnkd.in/g7C9VaK5

Or wherever you listen to podcasts!

05/27/2026

🚀 Ready to take the next step toward your future?

Don't miss Empowered by EmployNV, a no-cost interactive career event designed to help you explore opportunities, build skills, and connect with professionals.

📍 Alexander Library in City of North Las Vegas, Nevada - Municipal Government
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Attendees can:

✅ Meet with career coaches
✅ Get resume help
✅ Explore job opportunities and trade school pathways
✅ Practice mock interviews
✅ Experience a VR career workshop
✅ Learn about EmployNV programs and resources

Bring your friends and discover career paths that fit YOU! ✨

Employ NV of Southern Nevada Employ NV Youth Hub North Las Vegas Library District

05/26/2026

🎙 COMING SOON on the WC Podcast!

Meet Leo Bletnitsky, President of Healthy Technology Solutions.

Leo brings expertise across technology, security, business, law enforcement, and the military. Through his company, he provides executive-level technology consulting and strategic guidance to businesses and healthcare organizations.

Stay tuned!

📸: Kim Headshots - Las Vegas Headshot Photographer

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

🎙 NEW on the WC Podcast!

Scott Muelrath, President and CEO of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, shares the story behind Henderson’s explosive growth and the vision helping shape Southern Nevada’s future.

From the arrival of Haas Automation, Inc. and other major development projects to small business growth and the rapid transformation of Henderson, Scott gives an inside look at the leadership and momentum driving one of the region’s fastest-growing communities.

In this clip, he talks about the workforce needed for the new Haas Automation facility.

Catch the entire conversation:

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFvtWvepZZY
🎧 Buzzsprout: https://wcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1340773/episodes/19205982-season-6-episode-13-scott-muelrath

Or wherever you listen to podcasts!

05/20/2026

At this week's Workforce Connections Board meeting, several members of the newly formed Youth Council shared powerful stories during public comment about how the Employ NV Youth Hub helped them discover career direction and new opportunities for their future.

Because of their experiences, they were recruited to serve on the new Youth Council that will impact the future of workforce development for young adults ages 16–24. Their feedback and lived experiences will help identify what’s working, what can be improved, and how we can better support young people on their education and career journeys.

We’re proud to see these future leaders using their voices to strengthen Southern Nevada’s public workforce development system! 💥

05/19/2026

🎙 COMING SOON on the WC Podcast!

Mitch Cloward, Region President (Desert Region), Intermountain Health, talks with Workforce Connections Executive Director Jaime Cruz. Mitch oversees all operations for the Southern Nevada and Southwest Utah markets.

His first job in healthcare was working as a housekeeper in the intensive care unit of a large hospital, and his diverse background has given him broad and deep experience in insurance, physician practice management and hospital operations.

Stay tuned!

📸: Kim Headshots - Las Vegas Headshot Photographer

05/18/2026

#𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: Workforce Connections was named the inaugural recipient of the Robert Knight Workforce Board of Distinction Award at the National Association of Workforce Boards The Forum 2026. 🏆

This prestigious national award recognizes a local workforce board whose impact extends beyond its region to strengthen the broader workforce system across the country.

Workforce Connections was honored for its innovative, customer-centered approach that is not only transforming service delivery in Southern Nevada, but also serving as a model for workforce systems nationwide.

Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s local workforce development board, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Robert Knight Workforce Board of Distinction Award at the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) The Forum 2026. This

05/15/2026

🎙 NEW on the WC Podcast!

From transforming offices into inspiring spaces to surviving stage four colon cancer, Karey Spransy, Vice President of Sales at Felt Right, shares a powerful story of resilience, creativity, and purpose.

Karey reveals how design, sustainability, and human connection can transform the way people feel in the areas where they live and work, while reminding listeners that life is too short not to chase what lights them up.

In this clip, she talks about the importance of believing in what you do.

Catch the entire conversation:

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T19kvKWsqk
🎧 Buzzsprout: https://wcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1340773/episodes/19167414-season-6-episode-12-karey-spransy

Or wherever you listen to podcasts!

05/12/2026

Workforce Connections, in partnership with Employ NV of Southern Nevada and Detr Nevada, is hosting a community listening session focused on manufacturing careers in Southern Nevada.

We want to hear directly from the public about perceptions of manufacturing careers, awareness of local opportunities, barriers to entry, and what makes these careers appealing — or not.

No experience required. No agenda. Just your honest perspective.

📍 Green Valley Library
📅 Thursday, May 21, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
🔗 RSVP: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T4U9JlYDiUGPRNHUyU7Kg26HMP1eumpJnqGp4xat7lZUOFg5U0dXQkg5SUVBSFFTRVJRMTA2ODdORy4u&origin=QRCode

This open conversation will help inform future workforce strategies, outreach efforts, education alignment, and employer engagement across Southern Nevada.

Community members, employers, and partners are all welcome to attend.