Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada (WINN)

WINN represents the first workforce development training program of its kind in Nevada and is a commitment to businesses to arm them with the skilled employees that they need. Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada (WINN) WHAT IS THE WINN PROGRAM? Workforce Innovations for the New Nevada (WINN) represents the first workforce development training program of its kind in Nevada and is a commitment to businesses to arm them with the skilled employees that they need. The program is administered by GOED in coordination with Nevada System of Higher Education, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovations, the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, and the Nevada Department of Education. Since its inception, WINN has made more than $17 million in strategic investments to enable accelerated on-ramps to high-skill and high wage jobs for Nevadans. The WINN program refers to legislation that requires the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to engage industry and educational partners to create, customize or expand programs to provide responsive workforce development training opportunities in targeted skill areas needed by companies in the state. The legislation was inspired by the need for workforce training infrastructure and solutions in Nevada’s emerging sectors such as advanced manufacturing and technology. Statutory Authority: NRS 231.141 through NRS 231.152 . WINN Application Process 1 WINN Pre-Application Authorized providers may make a pre-application for funding at any time using the forms found on GOED’s website. It is recommended that programs that have not included GOED in development start with this step to ensure the program is eligible for funding before proceeding to the full application. Application Form WINN Pre-Application – First Step 2 WINN Application Complete applications are due to GOED’s Director of Workforce Development 30 days before the next schedule GOED Board Meeting the program wishes to be considered for. Applications must clearly outline the program design, the businesses involved, the number and types of jobs that are to be created and describe the budget of the proposed program. The application must also communicate the alignment with GOED’s state plan, meaningful collaboration with workforce development partners and include a comprehensive workforce diversity action plan. Access to the WINN Application Form will be made available upon review of your pre-application with the workforce development office. 3 Program Review Upon receipt of the WINN application, GOED’s Workforce Development team will convene a program review meeting with the training provider and business partners to review the application, obtain any missing information and advocate for a strong application. If all the requirements are met, the program can proceed to the GOED Board approval stage. 4 GOED Board/Director Approval All WINN applications are to be presented to the GOED Board for approval of WINN funding. WINN Applications that are less than $100,000 in funding may be approved by GOED’s Executive Director and then presented as approved to the GOED Board. GOED Board Meeting Schedule Click Here Authorized providers may make a pre-application for funding at any time using the forms found on GOED’s website. It is recommended that programs that have not included GOED in development start with this step to ensure the program is eligible for funding before proceeding to the full application. Application Form WINN Pre-Application – First Step GOED may assist businesses and/or prospective WINN applicants with all levels of project development and application completion. WINN CURRENT PROGRAMS Current partnerships with authorized providers include: College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Great Basin College (GBC), Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) and Western Nevada College (WNC) TMCC Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Advanced Manufacturing Mobilization

Authorized providers may make a pre-application for funding at any time using the forms found on GOED’s website. It is recommended that programs that have not included GOED in development start with this step to ensure the program is eligible for funding before proceeding to the full application. Application Form