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Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada (WINN) | Governor's Office of Economic Development Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada (WINN) Workforce Innovations for the New Nevada (WINN) represents the first workforce development training program of its kind in Nevada and is a commitment to businesses to arm them with the skilled employees that they need.
The program is administered by GOED in coordination with Nevada System of Higher Education, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovations, the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, and the Nevada Department of Education. Since its inception, WINN has made more than $17 million in strategic investments to enable accelerated on-ramps to high-skill and high wage jobs for Nevadans.
The WINN program refers to legislation that requires the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to engage industry and educational partners to create, customize or expand programs to provide responsive workforce development training opportunities in targeted skill areas needed by companies in the state.
The legislation was inspired by the need for workforce training infrastructure and solutions in Nevada’s emerging sectors such as advanced manufacturing and technology. Statutory Authority: NRS 231. 141 through NRS 231.
152 . Authorized providers may make a pre-application for funding at any time using the forms found on GOED’s website. It is recommended that programs that have not included GOED in development start with this step to ensure the program is eligible for funding before proceeding to the full application.
WINN Pre-Application – First Step Complete applications are due to GOED’s Director of Workforce Development 30 days before the next schedule GOED Board Meeting the program wishes to be considered for. Applications must clearly outline the program design, the businesses involved, the number and types of jobs that are to be created and describe the budget of the proposed program.
The application must also communicate the alignment with GOED’s state plan, meaningful collaboration with workforce development partners and include a comprehensive workforce diversity action plan. Access to the WINN Application Form will be made available upon review of your pre-application with the workforce development office.
Upon receipt of the WINN application, GOED’s Workforce Development team will convene a program review meeting with the training provider and business partners to review the application, obtain any missing information and advocate for a strong application. If all the requirements are met, the program can proceed to the GOED Board approval stage.
GOED Board/Director Approval All WINN applications are to be presented to the GOED Board for approval of WINN funding. WINN Applications that are less than $100,000 in funding may be approved by GOED’s Executive Director and then presented as approved to the GOED Board. GOED Board Meeting Schedule Authorized providers may make a pre-application for funding at any time using the forms found on GOED’s website.
It is recommended that programs that have not included GOED in development start with this step to ensure the program is eligible for funding before proceeding to the full application. WINN Pre-Application – First Step GOED may assist businesses and/or prospective WINN applicants with all levels of project development and application completion.
Current partnerships with authorized providers include: College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Great Basin College (GBC), Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) and Western Nevada College (WNC) Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Advanced Manufacturing Mobilization Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) will receive $715,000 for Advanced Manufacturing Mobilization that will expand mobile training capability.
Funding will reach 125 trainees in two years, provide $300,000 in equipment, and add instructional capacity. There are 5,560 jobs in this area available at Tesla, Panasonic, and Haws. Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) will receive $205,000 for Data Science Expansion that will expand curriculum to develop and deliver a transferable associate degree in data science.
Funding will reach 30 trainees in two years and add instructional capacity. There are 50 jobs in this area available at Tesla and Panasonic. Diesel Tech and Mining Expansion Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) will receive $155,000 for Diesel Tech and Mining Expansion that will outfit the program with additional equipment to deliver expanded targeted skills training.
Funding will reach 110 trainees in two years and add instructional capacity. There are 1,600 jobs in this area available at Pape and Empire CAT Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) will receive $205,000 for Logistics that will expand instructional capacity and awareness of an in-demand program. Funding will reach 35 trainees in two years.
There are 120 jobs at ITS,Haws, and LeisureQuip. Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) will receive $285,000 for Welding that will expand instructional capacity and outfit labs with additional training equipment. The funding will assist 150 trainees in two years and provide for $100,000 in equipment.
There are 35 jobs at MSM and Johnson. Great Basin College Instrumentation Technology Great Basin College (GBC) will receive $545,000 for Instrumentation that will sustain support for the launch of an Instrumentation Technology program in Winnemucca that GOED has previously funded. Funding will reach 42 trainees in two years and provide $285,724 in equipment.
There are 65 jobs at Lithium American, Nevada Gold Mines and West Coast Salmon. Line Bore Welding Technology Great Basin College (GBC) will receive $165,000 for Line Bore Welding that will outfit labs with equipment to deliver new curriculum for Line Bore and Bore Welding skills class. Funding will reach 39 students in two years and provide $159,789 in equipment.
There are 42 jobs at KG Mining, Komatsu, and Empire CAT and an additional 40 jobs in other parts of Nevada. Battery Recycling and Advanced Manufacturing Western Nevada College (WNC) will receive $740,000 for Battery Recycling and Advanced Manufacturing to develop and deliver new curriculum and training pathways related to the emerging battery recycling industry.
Funding will reach 108 students in two years, provide $260,000 in equipment, and add instructional capacity. There are 140 jobs at Aquametals and Redwood Materials. College of Southern Nevada (CSN) will receive $1,055,000 for Advanced Manufacturing to expand instructional capacity and sustain support for new certificate and degree pathways.
Funding will reach 120 students in two years and provide $65,500 in equipment. There are 141 jobs at Entek, SMI, Lithion, Arsenal, Sable Systems International, and Western Group Package. Computer Information Technologies College of Southern Nevada (CSN) will receive $1,770,000 for Computer Information Technologies to expand training pathway access and capacity at CSN Henderson campus.
Funding will reach 750 students in two years, provide $315,000 in equipment, and add instructional capacity. There are 5 major employers seeking graduates of CSN’s programs including Nevada Nuclear Security Site, AIS, ICU Computer Solutions, Outabox, and Synoptek.
Multnomah University – Reno Technology Academy Internet of Things (IoT) Program Multnomah University – Reno Technology Academy Cybersecurity Program Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Production Technician Gateway Program College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Home College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Manufacturing Skills Training Program (MSTP) College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate Program Great Basin College (Elko) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program Great Basin College (GBC – Ely Center) Diesel Technology Program Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Certified Logistics Associate Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Data Analytics Certificate Program Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) P3 Manufacturing Skills Program University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) CNA Technology and Telehealth Certificate Program WINN - BIENNIAL REPORT (2019-2020) WINN - BIENNIAL REPORT (2021-2022) WINN – BIENNIAL REPORT (2022-2024) GOED Announces Winners of 2nd Annual Rural Nevada Startup Pitch Day WINN FUNDING HELPS FINANCE INSTRUMENTATION PROGRAM AT GBC’S WINNEMUCCA CAMPUS You could also be interested in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Innovation Based Economic Development Interested in doing business in Nevada?
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Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada (WINN) is funded by Governor's Office of Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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