Nevada Jobs and Industry (For Locals)

Nevada Jobs and Industry

Nevada’s economy is built on a mix of long-standing industries like hospitality and mining, alongside fast-growing sectors like logistics, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. Whether you're entering the workforce, switching careers, or running a small business, this guide outlines key industries, job resources, and training programs available throughout the state.

Major Employment Sectors

• Hospitality and Tourism: Still Nevada’s largest employer, especially in Clark County. Jobs include hotel operations, food service, event planning, and entertainment.

• Construction and Skilled Trades: Booming due to population growth and new development in urban and suburban areas.

• Logistics and Warehousing: Reno-Sparks and Fernley are major hubs due to proximity to I-80, the Union Pacific rail line, and California’s ports.

• Mining and Natural Resources: Northern Nevada (especially Elko, Winnemucca, and Battle Mountain) continues to lead the U.S. in gold and lithium production.

• Health Care and Social Services: Rapidly growing across all regions due to an aging population and hospital expansion in both urban and rural counties.

• Tech and Clean Energy: Emerging sectors, especially in Northern Nevada where Tesla, Panasonic, and other companies operate at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center.

Job Search Resources

• EmployNV: Nevada’s statewide job portal. Offers job listings, résumé tools, and information on training and apprenticeships.

• Nevada JobConnect Career Centers: Walk-in offices in major cities where job seekers can get help with applications, training referrals, and career coaching.

• Local Workforce Boards:

 * **Workforce Connections** (Southern Nevada)
 * **Nevadaworks** (Northern and Rural Nevada)
 These regional agencies coordinate job fairs, business outreach, and adult re-skilling programs.

Career Training and Workforce Development

• Community Colleges (CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC) offer certificate and associate degree programs in:

 * Nursing, dental assisting, EMT/paramedic
 * Welding, HVAC, electrical
 * Truck driving, logistics, and diesel technology
 * Culinary arts, hospitality management, and gaming

• Apprenticeship Programs: Registered through the Nevada Apprenticeship Council, available in fields like electrical, plumbing, carpentry, IT, and manufacturing.

• OWINN (Office of Workforce Innovation): Coordinates workforce strategy across the state, including youth career readiness and high-demand sector training.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship

• Nevada Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): Free consulting and support for starting or expanding a small business.

• Business License and Permitting: Required through city or county governments for most operations. The Nevada Secretary of State also operates the SilverFlume portal for business registration:

 https://www.nvsilverflume.gov

• Resources for women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses are available through chambers of commerce and community development nonprofits.

Labor Rights and Workplace Safety

• Nevada Labor Commissioner: Enforces wage laws, overtime, paid leave, and other worker protections.

• OSHA Nevada: Oversees workplace safety standards in construction, warehousing, and high-risk industries.

• Unemployment Insurance: Managed through DETR. Residents can file claims or check eligibility online:

 https://ui.nv.gov