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
The Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees program provides benefits for eligible unemployed former civilian Federal employees. The program is administered by Nevada as an agent of the Federal government. 

Unemployment Compensation for Non-Federal Employees

Non-Federal Yucca Mountain employees may also be eligible for unemployment compensation through Nevada’s Unemployment Insurance program.
 
Filing a Claim
 
Both Federal and non-Federal Yucca Mountain employees should contact the Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. In Nevada, you can now file a claim by telephone or online. 

Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)
2800 E. St. Louis Ave. - Las Vegas, NV 89104
500 East Third Street  -  Carson City, NV 89713
General Info: (775) 684-3849  -  Fax: (775) 684-3850 
 
To File A Claim By Phone:

Northern Nevada          Southern Nevada           Toll-Free
 (702) 486-0350           (775) 684-0350              (888) 890-8211

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.
 
There are several locations in Southern Nevada:

Las Vegas JobConnect                     
3405 South Maryland Parkway                                      
Las Vegas, NV 89109                                                    
Phone: (702) 486-0100                                                 

North Las Vegas JobConnect  
2827 Las Vegas Boulevard North
Phone: (702) 486-0200     
Las Vegas, NV 89030

Henderson JobConnect
2827 Las Vegas Boulevard North   
119 Water Street
Henderson, NV
Phone: (702) 486-0129

Their Northern  Nevada offices are located at:

Sparks JobConnect                                                               
1675 East Prater Way, Suite 103                                              
Sparks, Nevada 89434                                                     
Phone: (775) 336-5400                                                            
 
Reno JobConnect
Reno Town Mall  
4001 South Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: (775) 834-1970

Carson City JobConnect
1929 N. Carson St.
Carson City, NV
Phone: (775) 684-0400

Department of Energy Jobs Opportunity Bulletin Board System (JOBBS)
 
JOBBS is an electronic bulletin board system sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE) for use by DOE federal and contractor employees who may be at risk of losing their jobs. It provides a forum for communication that allows DOE federal and contractor employees to use JOBBS capabilities to search for new positions that are available through DOE contractor employers by accessing want ads. I would encourage you to visit their Web site at http://www.jobbs.doe.gov.
 
UNR/ UNLV Alumni
University of Nevada, Reno alumni who have been lost their jobs due to the Yucca Mountain layoffs can receive free career services from UNR.  The Displaced Alumni Program (DAP), started initially in response to Hurricane Katrina, is designed to help UNR Alumni who have been displaced by layoffs or natural disasters. The goal of the program is to help alumni back into the workforce. More information, including contact information, is located at:  http://www.unr.edu/career/alumni/index.aspx
   
Members of the UNLV Alumni Association can access a full range of career services. And all alums, whether members of the association or not, can come in for career counseling. The UNLV Career Services Web site can be accessed at:  http://www.hire.unlv.edu.