Employment Assistance & Training

Your Career Starts Here

Community Services Agency’s Workforce Development program empowers participants to build new skills and meet their employment goals. Eligible participants have an opportunity to benefit from a variety of free services that support job skill development, enrollment in technical training, identification of career pathways, and removal of barriers to employment. Whether you’re looking for a career change, working multiple part-time jobs, impacted by a layoff or termination, or you’re new to the workforce, CSA can help prepare you for success. 

Click the buttons below to complete the CSA Workforce ApplicationFor questions about the program, eligibility, or application assistance please contact our team at (775) 786-6023 or workforce@csareno.org.

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Jobseeker Services

CSA offers a variety of NO COST workforce development services designed to help you find and maintain employment across a wide range of industries. 

Through our program, participants gain the skills and experience employwers are looking for in the fields with the highest earning potential and opportunties for growth. We prepare jobseekers to secure positions with wages that help them to not just survive, but to thrive!

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Available services include


  • Resume and Cover Letter Development 
  • Job Referrals and Online Job Search Assistance 
  • Paid Work Experiences and On-the-Job Training Opportunities
  • Work Skills and Interest Assessments
  • Financial Assistance for Vocational Training
  • Job Readiness Workshops
  • Career Exploration and Coaching
  • Supportive Services

Vocational Training & Skill Development


If you’ve ever wanted to obtain technical/vocational training but have never found the time or the money, CSA has a wonderful opportunity for you. Whether it’s a soft skills workshop or customized training, CSA’s Workforce Development team can work with you to gain the skills employers are looking for. We help you put your best professional foot forward with impressive resumes and supportive services to increase your opportunities to successfully obtain and maintain employment. 

Below is just a small sample of the types of vocational training our participants complete:  

Certified Nursing Assistant Medical Assisting Bookkeeping
Welding HVAC CompTIA A+
Construction Production Technician CNC Machining
Web Design Medical Billing & Coding CDL Truck Driving
Paralegal Studies Diesel Mechanic Phlebotomy

"As a DACA reciepient I didn't think there could be help for [vocational] school. I was proved wrong and for that I'm so thankful. I can't wait to see where my new career takes me and how much fun I will have!"

- Josefina, CSA Workforce Customer

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Specialized Training Programs for Young Adults (18-24)


If you’re a young adult that is new to the workforce, CSA has specially designed programs to help you gain the skills you need to secure a job in one of northern Nevada’s in-demand careers. Not sure where to start? Our trained Employment Specialists can help you identify a career pathway that matches your skills, interests, and values.  

CSA also has a 12-week, paid work experience program specifically for young adults ages 18-24. This program will help you gain professional skills and the work experience you need to secure a job and get a jump start on your career.  
 

EmployMENT Opportunities for the New NevadA


Northern Nevada needs a vibrant, well-trained workforce to meet future job demand. Several industries have been designated as high growth in northern Nevada. CSA has established partnerships with local training providers to assist job seekers in obtaining the skills needed to secure a position in one of these in-demand occupations. We work hard to bridge the gap between employer and employee by building strong relationships with local companies looking to increase their workforce size and skills.

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We connect jobseekers to careers in:
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Construction Trades
  • Health and Medical Services
  • Information Technology
  • Logistics and Operations
  • Manufactuing
  • Mining
  • Natural Resources
  • Tourism and Gaming
  • ...and more!

EMPLOYer Partnerships


Ready to connect with your next great hire? At CSA we know the challenges of finding the right person for the job. Companies make an investment when they hire someone new and we are committed to helping employers maximize that investment. Our experienced staff listens to your needs and works toward finding workers that are the right fit for the position and your organization. 

Our no cost services go beyond basic employment match-making. CSA Employment Specialists perform extensive interviews to help jobseekers determine candidate strengths. We do the legwork when it comes to preparing workers for a variety of positions. We expose jobseekers to an array of workshops and fund training opportunities. Lastly, we stay in touch with jobseekers after placement to offer support to help them keep that job. 

Employer partners also have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Nevadans by participating in our 12-week work experience and on-the-job training programs. Employers who hire our participants or provide work sites are offered subsidized reimbursement of their new employee’s wages. Preference is given to employers offering continued employment beyond the training period.  

Call us today at (775) 786-6023 to learn more about how your company can connect with our Work Experience and On-the-Job training programs! 

MAKE A TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE LESS FORTUNATE.