E83: Ignite, Innovate, Impact: Lessons from Las Vegas Workforce Leadership

In this episode of KRA's The Hub , host Jonathan Overall sits down with Jaime Cruz, Executive Director of Workforce Connections in Southern Nevada, to discuss how Las Vegas is transforming its workforce system to meet a rapidly evolving economy. Jaime shares his journey from hospitality to workforce leadership and highlights how a demand-driven approach, strong business engagement, and innovative partnerships are building talent across key industries. As NAWB's 2026 Forum heads to Las Vegas, this conversation offers a preview of what's ahead and what it takes to ignite innovation and drive real workforce impact.

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E83: Ignite, Innovate, Impact: Lessons from Las Vegas Workforce Leadership is an episode from Searching in San Diego by San Diego Metro Career Centers.

This episode is 30:26 long.

This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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