Nevada DETR and Coursera announce statewide program offering free job coaching to 1000’s of individuals 

By Kevin Mills, International Head of Coursera for Authorities 

Like many states throughout the nation, advancing applied sciences are reshaping the labor market in Nevada, creating new job alternatives that require digital expertise. We’re excited to announce that the Nevada Division of Employment Coaching and Rehabilitation (DETR) has partnered with Coursera to launch LearnNV, a brand new statewide program that will present free job coaching to tens of 1000’s of unemployed and underemployed Nevadans, significantly younger adults. LearnNV will assist bridge expertise gaps and create pathways for Nevadans to enter in-demand jobs within the state’s more and more digital economic system. 

This system goals to extend the variety of expert employees with acknowledged credentials who can be found to native employers, with coaching packages aligned to the state’s trade calls for. LearnNV’s preliminary focus is to equip younger adults ages 18 to 24 with expertise and credentials that can assist them qualify for well-paying digital careers. The primary part rolls out in Clark County right now and can broaden to your entire state by the tip of 2023.

“Folks can register without spending a dime programs within the consolation of their very own houses,” stated DETR Director Christopher Sewell. “New calls for of rising industries require folks to be continually studying, this program will enable folks to earn credit score and certifications that can enable them to succeed.”

LearnNV is a good funding within the subsequent technology of Nevadans,” stated Mary Beth Sewald, President and CEO of the Vegas Chamber, the biggest enterprise affiliation in Nevada. “This platform gives one other pathway for younger folks to accumulate the talents they should safe larger paying jobs and it’ll profit employers who want certified staff to assist their companies develop. 

LearnNV gives 6,000 programs and credentials to assist learners develop important profession expertise like digital proficiency, communication, and knowledge literacy with professional instruction from prime universities and firms. With 3,500 Guided Initiatives, learners can apply the talents they’ve realized to resolve real-world eventualities, observe utilizing trade instruments particular to the job, and construct a portfolio of labor that may assist them stand out to employers. 

This system additionally contains over 35 trade micro-credentials, designed by main corporations equivalent to Google, Microsoft, and IBM, to arrange folks with out a diploma or prior work expertise for good-paying entry-level positions. These digital jobs are important to any trade, together with, Information Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, UX Designer, Utility Developer, and Social Media Marketer. Many trade micro-credentials and Specializations on Coursera have ACE Credit score Advice, so learners are eligible to obtain school credit score (starting from 1 to 18 credit) upon completion.

We’re thrilled to associate with DETR to assist tens of 1000’s of Nevadans purchase trade expertise and micro-credentials that may unlock higher-wage profession paths whereas additionally addressing talent shortages throughout the state.

These all in favour of this system can contact their nearest EmployNV Profession Hub, EmployNV Youth Hub,
EmployNV Enterprise Hub or go to the registration web page to study extra. To study extra about Coursera for Authorities, go to coursera.org/authorities.