Nevadaworks

We are proud to recognize and thank Alex Harris for his service on the Board of Directors for Nevadaworks.

Alex brings deep expertise in adult education and workforce development, with a career dedicated to helping individuals successfully transition into postsecondary education, training, and long-term careers. His leadership across multiple state education systems and community colleges has centered on one goal, building stronger pathways between learning and employment.

As a board member, his insight into adult learning systems, employer engagement, and program design has helped strengthen how Nevadaworks approaches workforce solutions that serve both job seekers and employers across Nevada.

We are grateful for his leadership, perspective, and commitment to expanding opportunity for Nevadans. Thank you, Alex, for your service on the Nevadaworks Board.

Learn more about our Board of Directors: [LINK]
https://nevadaworks.com/about/our-board/

What actually makes a workforce strong in Nevada?

It is not just jobs. It is the infrastructure behind them that connects Nevadans to training, employers, and long-term career pathways across the state.

For Nevadaworks, workforce infrastructure means building systems that respond to Nevada’s growing and evolving economy, from healthcare and construction to advanced manufacturing, logistics, and public service.

When those systems are working together, Nevadans in both urban and rural communities can access the support they need to prepare for in-demand careers, grow their skills, and stay connected to opportunities close to home.

👉 Explore how Nevadaworks is building stronger workforce pathways across Nevada: [LINK] https://www.nevadaworks.com/

Looking to build a meaningful career working with children? Now is your moment to start.

Nevadaworks is proud to partner with The Children's Cabinet and Employ NV of Northern Nevada to support the Child Care Excellence Academy (CCEA), a guided hands-on pathway into early childhood education in Washoe County.

This program gives you the training, mentorship, and real classroom experience you need to confidently step into the child care workforce, including:
✔ Personalized case management
✔ One-on-one mentorship
✔ Guided classroom learning
✔ Instructional support and teaching strategies
✔ Employment support aligned with your goals

If you are ready to turn your passion for helping children into a real career, don’t wait. Cohorts are filling now.

👉 Apply today and start your journey in Early Childhood Education: [LINK] https://www.childrenscabinet.org/who-we-serve/i-am-a-youth/ccea/

Supported by the EmployNV Youth Hub, Nevadaworks, the Detr Nevada, and the State’s Career Enhancement Program (CEP).

Thank you, Commissioner Chuck Sayles, for your service on the Nevadaworks Board.

Commissioner Sayles brings a lifetime of hands-on experience and public service to his role representing Pershing County. Raised on a farm, he developed a strong foundation in hard work and community values before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he completed a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One).

Following his military service, he spent 45 years in the mining industry, including 20 years underground and additional years in surface operations, advancing into supervisory and management roles. He also holds three Nevada contracting licenses in General Contracting, Paving and Excavating, and Electrical work.

With deep roots in rural industry and leadership, Commissioner Sayles brings a practical, experienced perspective to workforce development in Nevada. He is committed to listening and serving as a representative for the residents of Pershing County.

We appreciate his contributions to the Nevadaworks Board and his continued dedication to Nevada’s workforce and communities.

Get to know the rest of the Nevadaworks Board: [LINK] https://nevadaworks.com/about/our-board/