October 28, 2021
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of
Education (NDE or Department) in partnership with the Governor’s Office of
Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) recognized October as Careers in Construction
Month, encouraging parents, students, and educators to learn about construction
career opportunities.
“Connecting
students to high-skill, high-demand career opportunities, including careers in
construction, is a key way for NDE to meet our goal of graduating students who
are future-ready and globally prepared,” said Superintendent Ebert. “All
year round, we celebrate our career and technical education students in
Construction Programs of Study, and recognize the hard work of the educators
who bring these programs to life.”
The
construction industry is the fourth largest sector in Nevada, yet has the
highest projected numbers of job openings from 2020 to 2022. Governor Steve Sisolak proclaimed October 2021 as Careers in Construction Month to increase public awareness and appreciation
of construction craft professionals and the entire construction workforce.
“Construction
is a primary industry in our State, employing more than 92,000 Nevadans,” said Governor
Steve Sisolak. “Especially in this phase of economic recovery and
rebuilding, I am proud that this celebration and the resources provided by NDE
are helping our students connect with career opportunities in this industry.”
On
October 15, Construction Day was celebrated in Las Vegas with a workforce event
at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne Campus. On this day, over 1,000
middle and high school students attended an outdoor expo showcasing career
opportunities in the construction industry, public works, engineering field,
architecture, and other related fields.
Nevada
students have the opportunity to participate in Construction Career and
Technical Education (CTE) programs year-round. In the 2020-2021 school year,
over 4,600 students participated in one or more construction-related programs
of study at more than 37 schools located in nine school districts across
Nevada.
Throughout
the month, NDE has recognized and celebrated Construction Week through several
opportunities available to students and educators Statewide. Additionally,
several resources are available to empower students and educators to explore
and connect with career opportunities.
Nepris is an online platform for
classroom career exploration opportunities. With Nepris, Nevada’s teachers can invite
industry professionals to engage their classes virtually and customize the
online experience to align with instruction. The platform is available to
Nevada educators and students as of fall 2021; educators are encouraged to learn more with Nepris and get started by setting
up an implementation planning
meeting.
Lifeworks is a Statewide
work-based learning hub for students looking for information and opportunities such
as registered apprenticeships, internships, career and technical education
programs, career exploration, and more. Additionally, the website informs
employers about how to get involved in work-based learning and how to create an
apprenticeship or internship program while also helping educators with
information regarding career and technical education, in-demand occupations,
and how to request a classroom speaker with industry experience to meet with
students. Students and educators can get started at the Lifeworks website.
For
more information on career and workforce preparation, visit NDE’s Career
and Technical Education Webpage from the Office of Career Readiness,
Adult Learning, and Education Options.
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ABOUT THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads and collaborates with
Nevada’s 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to
advance educational equity Statewide. With offices in Carson City and Las
Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State, working to achieve its
mission to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring
opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the
leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public
Instruction, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and
30,000 educators.