Education or training providers:the college of southern nevada, the lead applicant, is the education and training partner.name of the state apprenticeship agencies (SAAS):nevada state apprenticeship…

Education or training providers:the college of southern nevada, the lead applicant, is the education and training partner.name of the state apprenticeship agencies (SAAS):nevada state apprenticeship councilworkforce development systemworkforce connections (WC) local workforce development board involved in administering the public workforce system established under the workforce innovation and opportunity act (WIOA).optional partner(S):type of organization:urban chamber of commercelatin chamber of commerceasian chambers of commercejobs for nevadas graduateslas vegas urban leaguegeographic scope: local clark county, nvtotal federal funding requested (total 5-year period): 1,998,286.21PROJECT title name: the southern nevada consortium projectproposed number of participants who start training. 500SUMMARY of project purpose and employment and training activities offered: the southern nevada consortium project will engage partners and students in systems-changing activities to achieve an increase in skilled, work-ready employees who are advancing along a career pathway that leads to sustainable wage, high-growth employment opportunities in the transportation logistics technology and clean technologies sectors. The project will allow CSN to develop new skills training career paths to meet the specific and growing needs of in-demand industries in southern nevada. The skill training credentials offered will be stackable, allowing for students to follow a guided career pathway to higher educational goals, if they choose. In collaboration with partners and stakeholders, CSN will lead the implementation of new strategies to recruit, enroll, and retain individuals from marginalized and disadvantaged populations who experience barriers to employment. Enrollment and completion of career training programs will enable these students to upskill and transition from unemployment or underemployment to high-growth employment opportunities at an accelerated pace. New certifications and credentials will be stackable and bridged into a technical certificate or associates of applied science (AAS) degree that will allow for career advancement and opportunities for growth with existing or new employers. CSN will utilize expanded navigation services and enhanced data tracking to align policies and procedures with best practices focuses on issues of credit transferring, program oversight, and improved outcomes that will close existing equity gaps. With leveraged funding for individuals referred by system partners, students enrolled in WIOA funded programs will benefit from evidence-based wrap-around supportive services and case management that will assist with removing additional barriers to provide clear pathways for long-term, successful careers.targeted population(S) to be served: women, people of color, justice-impacted individuals, individuals with disabilities, veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, and other populations with employment barriers (dislocated workers, clients enrolled in snap, tanf, and WIC)training track: development tracktargeted infrastructure sector(S): renewable energy and transportationtargeted H-1B occupations: the proposed project will focus on zero emission vehicle mechanics and technicians and logistics automation and integration technicians occupations, which align best with standard occupational codes (SOC) 49-2093 (electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment) and 49-3031 (bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists) both listed in the transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49) sector within the trade, transportation and utilities supersector.