Center for Workforce Development and Research
Projects and Research
Occupational Skill Standards: The Center assists the Nevada Department of Education, Office of Adult, Career and Technical Education (CTE), in facilitating the writing of content standards for Career and Technical education programs throughout the state. Standards for these courses of study are designed to create uniformity and benchmarks for teachers which meet industry needs. CTE Standards are cross walked with academic standards for English, Math and Science. Writing team members include high school and postsecondary educators and business/industry representatives. Skill Standards have been written and approved for most program areas and are anticipated to be completed for all program areas by 2006. For information on CTE program standards go to the SKILL STANDARDS FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION website.
Incumbent Worker Training: Under an earmark grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Center has provided over 450 employees with customized training to improve their skills on the job and meet the needs of employers.
Training for Educators: The Center has provided professional development to teachers throughout the state titled, Teach Skills for a Lifetime-incorporating employability skills and career education into the curriculum. Teachers walk away with quick ideas for lesson plans, a Workplace Basic Skills book of 12 modules, and strategies to enhance their curriculum.
For more information, please contact:
Department of Educational Leadership
The Center for Workforce Development & Research
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway Box 453053 Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-3053
(702) 895-4397 (702) 895-4269 fax