To continue its 70th anniversary celebrations, Opportunity Village has opened a new business line, Dessie’s Table Events at Camelot Hall. The new special event business specializes in social events, seminars, conferences, and galas. Led by the team that brings the Magical Forest to life each year, Dessie’s Table Events offers event planning, banquets, and a … [Read more...] about Opportunity Village Opens Dessie’s Table Events
Employment
Work with Purpose Hiring Event to Take Place Aug. 10 at Opportunity Village
Representatives from multiple nonprofits will be present to meet job candidates and conduct onsite interviews Job seekers looking for a career at one of Southern Nevada’s nonprofits are invited to attend the Work with Purpose hiring event on Aug. 10. Hiring managers and representatives from the area’s leading community service organizations will be ready to meet with those … [Read more...] about Work with Purpose Hiring Event to Take Place Aug. 10 at Opportunity Village
Opportunity Village to Honor Mark Davis and the Las Vegas Raiders during Camelot at the Magical Forest
Table reservations and sponsorships are open for Camelot at the Magical Forest, Opportunity Village’s annual black-tie gala. This year’s event will be held on Nov. 14 inside Camelot Hall at Opportunity Village’s Linda Smith and Christopher Smith Family Campus, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Opportunity Village will honor Mark Davis and the Las Vegas Raiders during the … [Read more...] about Opportunity Village to Honor Mark Davis and the Las Vegas Raiders during Camelot at the Magical Forest
Get Ready for the 2024 Las Vegas Great Santa Run!
Support Adults with Disabilities! Register Now for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run Opportunity Village has been a beacon of hope for people with disabilities in Las Vegas for over 70 years. Their mission is to help individuals achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives. Through a variety of programs, Opportunity Village provides: These programs empower … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the 2024 Las Vegas Great Santa Run!
Work with Purpose Hiring Event to Take Place May 4 at Opportunity Village
Representatives from multiple nonprofits will be present to meet job candidates and conduct onsite interviews Job seekers looking for a fulfilling role at one of Southern Nevada’s many nonprofits are invited to attend the quarterly Work with Purpose hiring event and meet with multiple nonprofits. Hiring managers and representatives from the area’s leading community service … [Read more...] about Work with Purpose Hiring Event to Take Place May 4 at Opportunity Village
Opportunity Village Hosting Two New Events on April 27
Spring Fest at the Magical Forest and Sips & Sounds at the Magical Forest usher in 70th anniversary celebrations As its 70th anniversary year continues, Opportunity Village is hosting two new events on April 27 as a way to say thank you to the community that has supported the nonprofit for the last seven decades. The new daytime event, Spring Fest at the … [Read more...] about Opportunity Village Hosting Two New Events on April 27
Opportunity Village Announces Yearlong 70th Anniversary Celebration
From a living room meeting of concerned parents in March 1954 to a social enterprise with six locations and over 700 employees in 2024, Opportunity Village has a lot to celebrate during its 70th anniversary. In honor of the milestone, platinum anniversary, Opportunity Village has an iconic year planned. To help kick things off, Opportunity Village received celebratory … [Read more...] about Opportunity Village Announces Yearlong 70th Anniversary Celebration
“Life-changing” $16 Minimum Wage Goes into Effect for 13,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Following Years of Strong Union Advocacy
After pay had stagnated at around $11 an hour for over a decade, the new minimum wage will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so Nevada’s rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get quality care 13,000 Nevada home care workers’ lives are beginning to change dramatically as they start to see the state’s new $16 minimum wage show up in their paychecks. The … [Read more...] about “Life-changing” $16 Minimum Wage Goes into Effect for 13,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Following Years of Strong Union Advocacy
Station Casinos to Hold Auditions for Sizzling Summer Positions at Red Rock Casino and Green Valley Ranch Pools and a Hiring Fair for Federal Donuts at Red Rock Casino
Station Casinos will hold in-person casting calls to fill seasonal positions for roles at Red Rock Casino and Green Valley Ranch pools for the 2024 season, set to return this spring. The resorts will hold castings for both properties inside Red Rock Casino on Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20 for all positions including VIP attendants, cabana hosts, bar staff, … [Read more...] about Station Casinos to Hold Auditions for Sizzling Summer Positions at Red Rock Casino and Green Valley Ranch Pools and a Hiring Fair for Federal Donuts at Red Rock Casino
Vegas PBS’ Nevada Jobtimize Continues to Grow
Over 40 Organizations in Southern Nevada Have Enrolled in the Program Since receiving a grant for workforce development through the American Rescue Plan Act, Vegas PBS has established connections and worked with a coalition of public and private partners to implement Nevada Jobtimize for education and employment optimization and career placement. Over 40 organizations … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS’ Nevada Jobtimize Continues to Grow