VR Nevada

05/23/2026

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the recent Spirit Airlines layoffs - EmployNV is here to help! Their team is ready to provide guidance, resources, and support.

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 10am-2pm
📍 EmployNV Career Hub, 3405 S. Marlyand Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89169

Find out more at detr.nv.gov/Page/Employment_Security_Division_Rapid_Response

05/22/2026

🌟 Attention Nevada Employers! 🌟
Ready to make a difference and give back to your community? Join the Detr Nevada Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) by hosting a fully paid internship for students with disabilities!

Here’s what’s in it for you:
✅ 4 Weeks, July 13th–August 7th: Fully paid internships funded by Vocational Rehabilitation
✅ Interns Ages 17-21 (or 22 per NRS 388.5223): Motivated individuals with disabilities eager to gain valuable work experience
✅ Employer Disability Awareness Training: Learn how to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment
✅ Program Support: NV DETR provides assistance to ensure both your business and the interns thrive
✅ Recognition as a Disability Inclusion Partner: Be recognized for your commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to build a more inclusive workforce and help empower the next generation of workers.
Interested in becoming a host employer? Last day to complete the Employer Interest Form is May 25th!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5kCj5J64aE6OqhVE0nA5gAie5-3wQXdGuJ7aulTXk4BUOVlQUk5WRVNWVUMwWkdXSjkyOUdYQ0ROQiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

05/21/2026

Huge success at the 15th Opportunity Youth Coalition Convening on May 14th! 🤝 We united partners across education, workforce, government, philanthropy, and community-based organizations to strengthen regional alignment and expand opportunities for Opportunity Youth throughout Southern Nevada.1

Convening Highlights:
Strong Regional Engagement: A massive thank you to our incredible local and national OYC partners, including DETR, CLV, CCSD, IMAGO, The LGBTQ Center, U.S. Navy, Nevada Army National Guard, and many others, for reinforcing the strength of our regional ecosystem.1

Featured Discussions: Partners engaged in vital conversations on Community Highlights & Successes (Dr. Ricardo Villalobos, Melannie Vega-Hernandez), Empowering Futures Through the VR Lens (Drazen Elez, Lora Turner), Workforce Essentials: Building Better Leaders (Edgar Blunt), and the OY Strategic Action Plan (Dr. Ricardo Villalobos, Robert Sainz).

Thank you for your leadership and commitment to advancing this important work! Together, we are building a more connected, responsive, and equitable system of support. 🚀

05/21/2026

Help us celebrate the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities or impairments.

https://accessibility.day/

05/21/2026

We couldn’t agree more! Congratulations to our Deputy Administrator, Mechelle Merrill, on this well-deserved recognition. Her hard work, leadership, and commitment make a difference every day.

Congratulations to Mechelle Merrill, Deputy Administrator at VR Nevada for earning the GSD Award. Governor Lombardo and Director Chris Sewell presented Mechelle with the award. She has been ‘getting stuff done’ with the State of Nevada for 29 years! Well done 💞

05/20/2026

FREE Summer Camps in Lyon County: Dayton, Silver Springs, Fernley and Yerington
Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
Registration Closes 5/25/2026

FREE Summer Work-Readiness Camps for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities
Spots are first come, first served — space is limited!
This summer, the State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is offering FREE day camps in Dayton, Silver Springs, Fernley and Yerington to help youth with disabilities (ages 14–21 or 22 per NRS 388.5223) build future career success!

Campers will:
• Explore career options
• Learn about college and training opportunities
• Gain job readiness & workplace skills
• Tour local businesses & engage with the community
• Boost self-advocacy & leadership confidence

Register now: https://forms.office.com/g/8uyVbirQhr
Questions? Email [email protected]

Each camp is uniquely designed around Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to support the journey from high school to employment or post-secondary education.

05/20/2026

FREE Summer Camps in Minden, NV
Dates: June 22, 2026-June 26,2026
Registration Closes May 25th, 2026

FREE Summer Work-Readiness Camps for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities
Spots are first come, first served — space is limited!
This summer, the State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is offering FREE day camps in Minden to help youth with disabilities (ages 14–21 or 22 per NRS 388.5223) build the skills they need for a successful career!

Campers will:
Job Site Tours
Mock Interviews
Job Skills Training
Independent Living Skills

Each camp is uniquely designed around Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to support the journey from high school to employment or post-secondary education.

Register now: https://forms.office.com/g/8uyVbirQhr
Questions? Email [email protected]
Let’s empower Nevada’s youth to confidently take their career path into their own hands!

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Club Fortune Casino is opening in North Las Vegas!

Group Interview events for full-time Porters, Guest Services, Food & Beverage positions paying $13-$17/hr + benefits happening at 📍 EmployNV Career Hub, 2827 Las Vegas Blvd. N., North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 & Thursday, May 21, 2026
9am-12pm Porters
1pm-3pm Guest Services

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 & Thursday, May 28, 2026
9am-3pm Food & Beverage

*Complete online application before the event, find info at 🔗 tinyurl.com/2dmzwo3j