PRIDE Career Fair
Trans Matters Now & The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada's
PRIDE Career Fair
We had a great turn out both online & in-person - with over 100 community members being served on June 2nd.
Of 58 in-person attendees, we saw 7 people get hired on the spot, and 13 landed interviews, and countless others who were able to apply to be contacted at a later date!
We are grateful to all of the vendors who attended the event, and proud to have offered this event for our LGBTQ siblings.
Confirmed Vendors
Below is a list of all of the confirmed vendors for the JobConnect PRIDE Career Fair. Included are the links to the career or job pages, or websites for each.
The Cheesecake Factory
Certified Top 100 Best Places To Work
From The Website:
"We're an upscale casual restaurant chain, known and loved for our extensive menu, generous portions and legendary cheesecakes and other desserts. We delight our guests with delicious, memorable, made-fresh-from-scratch dishes served with warm and gracious service and hospitality."
Dignity Health
From Dignity Health Website:
"Dignity Health is made up of more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is the fifth largest health system in the nation and the largest hospital provider in California.
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospital, San Martin Campus - Las Vegas, NV.
This Las Vegas hospital is one of the best in Nevada. As part of the Dignity Health network, St. Rose Dominican Hospital, San Martin Campus -is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care and access to Las Vegas and nearby communities."
Foundation For An Independent Tomorrow
From FIT's About Section:
"FIT provides vocational training, job preparation, education and employment services to move Nevadans into self-sufficient employment and financial stability.
FIT empowers unemployed and underemployed individuals in southern Nevada into jobs that pay enough to make them able to support their family in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible."
Among the careers that the Employment Empowerment Project focuses on are jobs such as:
*Certified Nursing Assistant
*Medical Assistant
*Automotive Technician
*Field Technician
*Central Monitor Sitter
You can learn more about each of these curriculums by going to: www.soelv.org.
F.I.T. Las Vegas
Goettl A.C. & Plumbing
From The Website:
"Born in the Southwest and quickly growing to provide Goettlized home environments throughout the nation.
Locations include:
Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX
Las Vegas, NV
Tuscon, AZ, Phoenix, AZ
Simi Valley, CA, Southern CA
Applicants meet the family dog before being hired and pass the Sadie test. If Sadie doesn’t like an applicant, we bet you won’t be comfortable with them in your home. We want to make it for sure that we are putting the right person in your house. Sadie is a great judge of character, and so far she’s never been wrong. Everyone who works here is “Sadie-certified”. We also make our customer reps pass the Sadie test so we know we’ve got the right people to answer your calls.
She’s become so popular we have gotten requests for public appearances and interviews."
Health Plan of Nevada - Medicaid
Career Page Link
Health Plan of Nevada
From The Website:
"Health Plan of Nevada- Medicaid is a member of UnitedHealth Group’s workforce, which includes 85,000 physicians and nurses. We are 330,000 diverse team members worldwide dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone.
The people of our company are aligned around basic values — integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance — that inspire our behavior as individuals and as an enterprise. From doctors, nurses and technologists to customer service professionals and data scientists, we are adaptable, restless and committed to shaping the future of health care in collaboration with the people we are privileged to partner with and serve.
We provide medical benefits to people residing in all 50 states in the United States and more than 130 other countries. We come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and recognize that when we all come together the power of each of us is magnified. Culture, inclusion and diversity councils are role models for our diverse workforce and champion inclusive strategies to drive value and impact."
Opportunity Village
Opportunity Village is dedicated to providing people with disabilities enrichment, empowerment, and employment opportunities. Through vocational training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts and social recreation
Palm Mortuary
From The Palm Mortuary Website:
"Palm associates are the heart of our Company and our greatest asset. The SCI Our People. Our Purpose. report highlights the diversity, commitment and accomplishments of our associates. It reflects the importance of and our belief in inclusion, social responsibility and the power to make a collective difference in our Company and the communities we serve.
Our people make us who we are, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where people of all walks of life can build a rewarding career and achieve their full potential. Having a culture of inclusion helps us leverage the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives among our team of associates and enables us to make better business decisions and remain relevant with our customers."
Planet 13 Holdings or MM Development Company
Career Page Link
Planet 13 Holdings
From The Website:
"Planet 13 owns the world’s largest cannabis store steps from the Las Vegas Strip. The Planet 13 Cannabis Entertainment Complex, the winner of Leafly’s 2018 Nevada dispensary of the year, offers an unparalleled customer experience focused on unique interactive entertainment and some of the best cannabis products offered anywhere in the U.S.
Planet 13 is quickly expanding to the California marketplace and has openings available in the Santa Ana, CA area.
Shake Shack
Working at Shake Shack is more than making a great burger- it's all about creating elevated experiences for our team members and guests. We provide you with the skills and ongoing learning to build a rewarding career at one of the fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. We are on an endless pursuit to ensure every team member at Shake Shack is empowered to make an impact in both our restaurants and the communities we call home.
Our modern take on classic food is complimented by our inclusive culture and welcoming environment. We are a family of passionate, fun-loving and hardworking people who encourage and uplift each other. We are committed to doing the right thing for our teams, guests and communities. We challenge ourselves, hold each other accountable and take care of one another. We Stand For Something Good
TechImpact
Tech Impact is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help other nonprofits use technology to better serve our community. Our services enable nonprofits to plan for, implement and effectively employ technology tools to achieve their organizational goals.
We have offices in Philadelphia PA, Washington DC, Wilmington DE, and Las Vegas NV, and have been delivering services since 2003 to thousands of national and international nonprofit organizations. Tech Impact clients range from 5 to 600 staff and run primarily Windows-based software and Microsoft cloud technologies.
In addition to providing technical services to nonprofit organizations.
Tech Impact runs workforce development programs to help young people learn in-demand skills to gain employment in the IT field.
Tech Impact is a mission-driven, dog loving, karaoke singing non-profit.
Employment Policy: As an equal opportunity employer, Tech Impact embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, gender, identity, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill the below positions. If you have questions about submitting a resume, please contact Devie Smith at Devie@techimpact.org.
Terrible Herbst
From The Website:
"With over 100 convenience stores across California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, we've got a store near you."
*bigboy
*Millside
*Terrible's
*White Castle
*Terrible's Casino
*Jett Gaming
*Skye Bar & Grill
*Rocky's Bar & Grill
*Terrible's Fernley Casino
*Terrible Herbst Convenience Stores
The Salvation Army-LV
The mission of The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada is "to meet human needs without discrimination."
"The Salvation Army of Southern NV Opens LGBTQ Safety Dorm"
-The Nevada Independent
Job Searching?
Let us help!
Job Search Assistance
We have an intake form for clients to apply for assistance to narrow-down the criteria based on work history, educational background, location, and ideal position.
We will draft a list of available positions, either locally, or work-from-home, which are affirming, currently hiring, and a match to your criteria.
An email will be sent to your inbox with these job listings.
Hiring?
let us help!
Hire Through Us
If your business is interested in hiring through Trans Job Connect, please contact us: admin@transmattersnow.com.
We will be happy to post your available positions on our Trans Job Connect Board. See our webpage: https://transmattersnow.com/trans-job-connect.