Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on National Hotel Employee Day, highlighting hospitality jobs and workforce programs that support nearly a quarter of Nevada’s workforce
A government-backed on-the-job training program at the Vegas Chamber is helping local businesses offset hiring costs, with Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visiting the EmployNV Business Hub to highlight its impact on June 18.
Quality Training Center in Las Vegas has introduced a contractor-driven skilled trades program, aiming to address the ongoing labor shortage in Nevada’s HVAC, electrical, and refrigeration sectors. Enrollment is now open for 2026.
Clark County added jobs at a faster pace than the national average in early 2026, but wage growth in Southern Nevada continues to lag behind most major U.S. markets, impacting local workers’ purchasing power.
Union leaders and U.S. Representatives met with Las Vegas hospitality workers to discuss how AI and automation are changing casino and resort jobs, with new protections negotiated in recent contracts and more legislative action proposed.
Las Vegas added 2,300 jobs from June to July 2026, reflecting a steady labor market as visitor volume edged up compared to last year’s decline. Statewide job growth remains modest but positive.
El Super will debut its newest 32,000-square-foot grocery store at 1601 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas this September, expanding its Latin American-focused offerings and creating about 120 local jobs.
The Culinary union’s new 98,900-square-foot health clinic opens June 7 near Tropicana and Cameron, offering no-cost medical services to thousands of union members and their families in the Las Vegas Valley.
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas has expanded its Westside campus, adding new hands-on training spaces and programs to help local residents and hospitality workers advance in the city’s hotel and restaurant industry.
A new federal report highlights that thousands of full-time Las Vegas hospitality and retail workers depend on Medicaid and SNAP, raising questions about wages, benefits, and the role of major employers in the region’s visitor economy
President Donald Trump promoted his 'No Tax on Tips' plan at Red Rock Casino, but with visitor numbers down and hospitality jobs lagging, Las Vegas workers see little benefit unless tourism rebounds.
A new report finds artificial intelligence is being used to support, not replace, jobs across Las Vegas industries, with local experts urging workers to develop AI skills as demand grows for tech-savvy employees in Nevada.
