Jaime Cruz, Executive Director of Workforce Connections, highlights how a demand-driven approach connects employers, job seekers, and community partners to build a responsive talent pipeline. From expanding access through community-based job centers to advancing reentry training and industry partnerships, Workforce Connections demonstrates how workforce systems evolve alongside economic growth and technological change.

You’ll hear insights on…

• Building a demand-driven workforce system shaped by employer needs

• Expanding access through community-based American Job Center locations

• Strengthening partnerships with chambers, libraries, and economic development organizations

• Advancing reentry programs with employer-aligned training inside correctional facilities

• Preparing workforce systems for rapid change driven by technology and innovation

Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to hear how workforce leaders are driving innovation and impact in Southern Nevada.