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An educated labor force that is reliable and well-trained is one of Reno/Sparks/Tahoe's greatest attributes. Nevada is a right-to-work state. Less than 7% of the total area labor market is unionized. A wide variety of on-the job and classroom training programs is available to assist new or existing businesses in meeting their skilled labor requirements.
Employment Services
Center for Employment Training (CET) 348-8668
Department of Employment, Training and
Rehabilitation 688-1392
High Sierra Industries 829-7400
Job Opportunities in Nevada (JOIN) 785-6106
Kelly Temporary Services 348-7747
ManpowerTemporary Services 328 6008
Olsten Staffing Services 786 6066
Personnel Services, Inc 356-7664
Robert Half International Inc 786-3338
Sierra Nevada Job Corps 677-3591
Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau 688-1480
Washoe Association for Retarded Citizens
(WARC) 333-9272
Employment by Business Sector
Sector 1994 Average % Employed Avg Annual Wage
1993 Washoe
Mining 700 0.4 $49,359
Construction 9,200 5.8 31,505
Manufacturing 11,900 7.5 29,720
TCPU* 10,900 6.9 31,13
Trade 35,300 22.3 20,792
FIRE ** 7,500 4.8 30,495
Services 62,100 39.3 21,811
Government 20,600 13.0 31,30
TOTAL 158.200 100% $25.024
*TCPU - Transportation, Communications, Public Utilities
**FIRE - Finance, Insurance, Real Estate.
Source: Nevada Employment Security Research Bureau.
Total Annual Industrial Payroll: $3.7 Billion
Sample Wages
Customer service rep. $8.25 - 11.43
Data entry clerk $7.18 - 8.82
Receptionist $7.00- 8.50
Front line supervisor $8.87 - 15.70
Machinist $11.43- 13.91
Production machine opr. $6.37 - 9.50
Electronic assembler $6.00 - 7.05
Material handler $6.90 - 9.39
Shipping/receiving clerk $7.55 - 9.86
Maintenance mechanic $10.96- 16.82
Source: Nevada Employer Association, 1994
Labor Force - Unemployment Rate (%)
Training Sources in Washoe Co.
Quick Start
Nevada offers a state funded, matching grant program which ensures new and existing employers have access to a skilled work force. The "Quick-Start" Job Training Program operates in conjunction with various state agencies and the Federal Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). It offers up to 20 days on-the job training in which the employer will be reimbursed up to 50% of the trainees wages. Training is provided only for employees whose initial wage is at least $8.32 per hour and claim Nevada residency. Depending on the extent of training required, a maximum of $ 1,000 per employee is available for customized training. (702) 687-4310.
Job Opportunities in Nevada (JOIN)
JOIN is a federally funded job training program which offers services to retrain dislocated or disadvantaged workers through classroom and on-the job training. Some services include: recruitment, assessment/testing, applicant skill development, supplemental and customized training, new employee costs and training cost reimbursement. (702) 785-6106.
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)
TMCC provides initial skills training in such areas as: welding, forklift operation and safety, database and word processing, plus customized industry-specific programs. They also offer courses in their standard curriculum that can be put toward a college degree. (702) 829-9000.
Dept. of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
Its primary mission is to operate a no-fee labor exchange which matches qualified workers with available jobs. This agency administers the department of Employer Services which has specialized staff working in tandem with employers to coordinate and facilitate job placement. Services include advertising, application screening and placement. In addition employers may receive cost reimbursement through programs such as the Claimant Employment Program (CEP) and Veterans Services. (702) 688-1392.
