CAREER BOUND NV
A Work-Based Learning Model for Nevada
INTERMEDIARY SERVICES
Reach Students Early in their Career Exploration
Career Bound NV is a regional work-based learning model created through a collaboration of business, K-12, higher education, non-profit organizations and government. This program allows Nevada students to explore in-demand career fields and provides opportunities to participate in internships, work experience and apprenticeship programs. Career Bound NV offers employers the opportunity to get face time with students as early as possible to get them thinking about their future careers.
WHY CAREER BOUND NV?
Nevada Needs a Work-Based Learning Solution
60%
Employers say their employees lack preparation for middle-skilled positions
40%
Don’t have proper training will leave their position within the first year.
64%
Nevada jobs require education beyond high school.
HOW JOIN CONNECTS
Creating a Pipeline of Skilled, Work-Ready Individuals
Career Bound NV starts the career exploration and training process in elementary school. In high school, Career Bound NV provides a continuum of work-based learning opportunities and services, customized to meet the needs of each school, district or employer. These opportunities continue throughout their young adult lives, where they have the opportunity to transition into JOIN’s program. After an individual has gone through Career Bound NV and JOIN Inc.’s programs, they are skilled and ready for work in an in-demand industry.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have a Question?
Yes! Career Bound NV provides weekly check-ins with students in the onboarding process and identifies SMART goals for both students and business partners to work towards during paid work experience. Once your business is partnered with Career Bound NV, supportive services will continue to be provided.
Paid on-the-job training or work experience means students will interview for the position of their choice, provided by Career Bound NV business partners. This “learn and earn” method teaches students about the career field and ensures they are paid as an employee.
There are a number of ways businesses can be involved with Career Bound NV, ranging from making a charitable donation to the program or providing paid work experience opportunities for students. Want to partner? Connect with us today!
If your business would like to participate in the next cohort’s career exploration, please contact us.