Nevada
Officials: Nevada nearing pre-pandemic employment
Nevada continued its financial restoration into March with one other month of job progress.
The state added 5,400 jobs over the month to deliver Nevada’s whole variety of jobs to 1,440,400, state officers introduced Thursday. The unemployment fee additionally dipped a tick from 5.1 p.c in February to five p.c in March, down 4.2 proportion factors from March final 12 months.
Gov. Steve Sisolak in a press release stated he was happy to see Nevada companies rising and staff discovering new jobs and alternatives.
“We’re dedicated to doing all we will to attach Nevadans to job alternatives and construct a stronger and extra numerous financial basis to create an economic system that works for Nevada’s households,” Sisolak stated.
Statewide employment is now inside 10,000 jobs of its pre-pandemic peak, and the personal sector is simply 2,600 jobs shy of that degree, in keeping with David Schmidt, chief economist for the Nevada Division of Employment, Coaching and Rehabilitation.
”Las Vegas noticed the quickest job progress within the state over the 12 months, and Reno set a brand new all-time excessive for employment,” Schmidt stated. “The labor market is tight, wages are rising, and as Nevada’s employment restoration continues these circumstances are prone to proceed as properly.”
Nevada’s economic system tanked after the pandemic prompted a statewide shutdown that closely affected its financial engines, hospitality, gaming and tourism. The state unemployment fee has ranked at or close to the highest amongst all 50 states all through a lot of the pandemic.
The executive and waste companies business paced job sectors in job progress final month by including 4,200 jobs. Leisure and hospitality stays essentially the most impacted state business at 89.9 p.c restoration of its pre-pandemic excessive, the state employment division stated.
Claims for unemployment advantages are at “multi-decade lows,” Schmidt stated.
Las Vegas added 1,300 jobs from February to March and has elevated employment by 116,600 jobs since final March. Reno additionally added 1,300 jobs in that point and has added 10,700 jobs since March 2021. Carson Metropolis misplaced 100 jobs since February however has added 1,100 jobs since final March.
Contact Mike Shoro at mshoro@reviewjournal.com. Comply with @mike_shoro on Twitter.
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Southern Nevada Health District is rolling out a new website with free mental health and well-being resources.
It’s part of a partnership with CredibleMind, an online digital mental health platform.
According to a press release, you can visit ClarkCountyThrive.crediblemind.com and find “credible, evidence-based mental health and wellness information along with tools and resources designed to build individual and community resilience.”
Health district employees said you can find over a dozen scientifically-reviewed assessments to learn about topics like anxiety, depression, burnout, substance use, and identify well-being support services.
Resources are available in English and Spanish.
There are also thousands of vetted apps, podcasts, articles and videos across a range of topics as well as tool to help users focus on building skills to improve their mental and emotional well-being at work, home and in the community.
Users must be at least 13 years or older to create an account. Users who are 18 and older who create an account and. take the Mental Health Check-in assessment will be entered to win a $100 gift card from CredibleMind.
Account activation is not required to access the site and its resources. All information provided is confidential, according to the health district.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The intersection of Nevada Ave. and Washington was closed southbound on Monday around 8:50 p.m. due to a crash.
A serious crash occurred Monday evening between a car and a motorcycle. The intersection of Nevada Ave. and Washington was closed southbound as the crash was investigated. The northbound lane is still open.
The motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital. As of 9:30 p.m. Her injuries were reported to be serious but not life threatening.
KKTV will update this article if we receive any more information on the crash.
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HENDERSON (KTNV) — July 1 marks the one year anniversary for Nevada State as a university.
The formerly named Nevada State College made the transition to a university last July after Governor Joe Lombardo signed the unanimously passed Senate Bill 273 into law.
Back in May, the four-year, public institution celebrated its first graduating Class of 2024 as a university—conferring more than 840 degrees to 822 graduates across more than 65 majors and minors.
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“It’s been a momentous year for Nevada State University, as we stand on the threshold of a bright and expansive future, providing a more affordable and flexible path to higher education,” said Nevada State University President Dr. DeRionne Pollard. “Becoming a university has empowered us to continue broadening our horizons and deepening our commitment to academic excellence while forging paths for the next generation of students.”
While Nevada State may hold the new university title, the higher education institution has served Nevadans for more than 20 years.
The university said among their more than 8,500 alumni, 80 percent remain in the state in critical workforce roles such as teachers and nurses.
“Being part of the first graduating class since Nevada State transitioned from a college to a university was such an honor,” said Trinity Stewart, a Nevada State University alumna. “My experience at Nevada State was nothing short of rewarding and I’m grateful for the education that I received.”
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