I have consistently succeeded in reducing Yucca Mountain's budget, which is one of the reasons why Nevadans have been able to keep the nuclear waste dump out of our state. However, I am concerned about the Nevadans who have and will lose their jobs as the Yucca Mountain Project fades away into history. I want to ensure that they have opportunities to find new good-paying jobs in our great state. I have put together this list of resources to help Yucca Mountain Project employees find new jobs and apply for assistance as they transition into new careers. Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees Unemployment Compensation for Non-Federal Employees Non-Federal Yucca Mountain employees may also be eligible for unemployment compensation through Nevada’s Unemployment Insurance program. Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) Northern Nevada Southern Nevada Toll-Free In addition, the DETR Web site lists several job seeker services in the state. Nevada Job Connect If you have not yet been in touch with Nevada JobConnect, I would recommend that you call or stop by one of their offices. JobConnect is a state-run organization that provides free job counseling and job hunting services. Las Vegas JobConnect North Las Vegas JobConnect Henderson JobConnect Their Northern Nevada offices are located at: Sparks JobConnect Carson City JobConnect Department of Energy Jobs Opportunity Bulletin Board System (JOBBS) |
RenoBruce R. ThompsonCourthouse & Federal Bldg 400 S. Virginia St, Suite 902 Reno, NV 89501 Phone: 775-686-5750 Fax: 775-686-5757 |
Washington DC528 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-3542 Fax: 202-224-7327 Toll Free for Nevadans: 1-866-SEN-REID (736-7343) |
Carson City600 East William St, #302Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: 775-882-REID (7343) Fax: 775-883-1980 |
Las VegasLloyd D. George Building333 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 8016 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: 702-388-5020 Fax: 702-388-5030 |