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CAREER BUILDING SERVICES

Find Where You Belong

JOIN Inc. provides career-building opportunities with access to free educational and occupational training to Northern Nevadans in 13 counties.

Our career-based training programs are often free or low cost to ensure you don’t have to take on debt when seeking new skills. These training programs are available through our regional offices to ensure you can find the training site closest to you. Eligible individuals will receive a variety of services including occupational skills training, work experience opportunities, and employability skills training.

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OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS AND TRAINING SERVICES

JOIN Inc. Programs Come With Many Benefits

Making the journey down a new career path can be exciting and rewarding, but there are additional advantages.

When you partner with JOIN Inc. to find a career you’ll not only benefit from long term job security, a profound sense of accomplishment, and potentially more money, but you’ll also feel good about finding a meaningful career

Beyond career training, JOIN will also connect you with numerous other benefits to make obtaining education and experience even more rewarding. These benefits can include:

  • Certifications or specialized employment cards
  • Financial assistance with gas, child care, supplies, tools and books
  • Job shadowing with industry professionals 
  • Paid on-the-job experience (earn while you learn)
  • JOIN networking events and client appreciation nights
  • And so much more

OUR IMPACT

By The Numbers

Our vision is to break the cycle of poverty while promoting equitable economic prosperity throughout the region. Here’s how we’re doing.

70%

 JOIN clients gain in-demand workforce skills within six months.

$40/hr

Potential income of JOIN graduates in some sectors.

74%

JOIN clients will move on to become successful in their relative field.
HANDS ON ADVISOR SUPPORT

We’ll Help You Every Step of the Way

We use an individualized comprehensive case management model that is tailored to you. The minute you walk through our doors, you’ll be greeted warmly and given the coaching and guidance you need to achieve your goals. After an initial conversation, an information session and a survey of your skills we’ll help you select appropriate training courses in your selected career field, and you’ll be on your way.

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REAL-WORLD SKILLS

Prepare for Success With New Tools and Skills

With JOIN Inc., you can learn the skills you’ll need to succeed in your new career. Whether starting fresh with the latest in technology and digital tools or brushing up on practical skills, we prepare you for jobs with small group, hands-on instruction.

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JOIN INC. TRAINING PROGRAMS

We Help Nevadans Find Meaningful Careers

Start Your Journey
Adult Program

The Adult Program assists individuals who have never had the opportunity to seek a career. those working multiple jobs and people who are not satisfied with their current careers and need a change.

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Dislocated Worker Program

The Dislocated Worker Program assists individuals that have been released from employment through layoff, downsizing, or termination and are looking to train for a new occupation.

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Young Adult Program

The Young Adult Program helps out-of-school individuals ages 17-24 years old gain the skills needed for in-demand careers in Northern Nevada with paid work experience opportunities.

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TESTIMONIAL

“It was a good experience for me because they seemed like they really wanted to help. They wanted to help me get into a new career and find the right fit for me.”

– Neil Ellis, JOIN Inc. client

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What types of career training and work experience opportunities are available to me?2021-12-03T09:56:19-08:00

JOIN provides access to career training and work experience opportunities in in-demand industries that impact Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin. These industry sectors may vary as our economy grows more diverse. 

How old do I have to be to get help from JOIN?2021-12-03T09:56:19-08:00

The minimum age is 17; there is no maximum age. JOIN prohibits any discrimination based on age, gender, race, nationality, veteran status, religion, disability, or sexual preference. JOIN offices are ADA accessible and other reasonable accommodations may be made when requested.

Where does JOIN get funding to provide free services?2021-12-03T09:56:19-08:00

JOIN is a 501(c)(3) community benefit organization funded by grants and private donations. Care about the future of Nevada’s workforce and want to help? Donate today.

There’s no JOIN office near me. Can I still get help?2021-12-03T09:56:19-08:00

JOIN is here to help anyone residing in any of the 13 Northern Nevada counties or the Lake Tahoe Basin. See all JOIN locations here. If you cannot make it to your nearest JOIN office, please contact us [link to contact page] to schedule a virtual appointment with a career training coordinator.

Do you pay me while I’m in training?2021-12-03T09:56:19-08:00

JOIN currently does not pay clients a salary to participate in a training program or work experience opportunity. We want to see you succeed, so before enrolling in a JOIN program, your career training coordinator will ensure you are able to support yourself and your family while you are in training.

Are career training and work experience opportunities really free?2021-12-03T09:56:19-08:00

Yes! Most of the career training and work experience opportunities are free for eligible JOIN clients. If a training cannot be fully funded through JOIN, our dedicated career training coordinators are here to help you apply for other funding sources so you can complete training as debt-free as possible. 

How much does it cost to get help from JOIN?2021-12-03T09:56:19-08:00

There is no charge for any JOIN service if you are an eligible client or employer partner.

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