Events & Community

Our commitment to Nevada is also evident in the community programs we sponsor, the events we participate in, the fundraising drives we organize, and the partnerships we’ve created with other community organizations who are committed to improving local education, workforce, and quality of life for all Northern Nevadans.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 9, 2022
Building Trades Community Open House

Ever wanted to see inside our region's state-of-the-art apprenticeship training facilities? Now's your chance! Come on out for tours, live demonstrations of trades like welding, plumbing, electrical, and more—and learn how to apply to local earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs in advanced construction, engineering, and the high-tech trades (often while earning college credits). 10AM-2PM at our region’s local apprenticeship training centers. More info available at https://www.buildingtradejobs.org/community-open-house

For safety, dress in pants and closed-toe shoes. No jewelry.

SEPT 2, 2019
VIRGINIA CITY LABOR DAY PARADE

Join us for the 2019 Virginia City Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 2 at the "top of the hill" in Virginia City! Don't forget your banners, your floats, and your union pride. More information at: https://nnclc.org/events/2019-virginia-city-labor-day-parade

OCT 18, 2019
CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY

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Construction Career Day introduces northern Nevada’s students and educators to exciting, good-paying, sky’s-the-limit careers in the construction industry! Learn more at https://www.buildingtradejobs.org/construction-career-day

RECENT EVENTS

Friday, NOV 16, 2018
Annual BUILDING WOMEN CAREER FAIR

Women of all ages are invited to join us for this free hands-on, interactive construction career fair. Experiment with live demonstrations of trades like welding, sheet metal, electrical, and more, and learn how to apply to local earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs, many of which earn concurrent college credits.
Details & RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/182947265963489

SEPT 27, 2018
CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY

On Thursday, September 27, hundreds of Washoe County School District students will converge on the Reno-Sparks Convention Center to get an interactive look at what a high-paying, high-tech career in today's building & construction trades can offer them.

SEPT 8, 2018
LABOR 2018 CAMPAIGN KICKOFF & SUPERWALK!

Join us on Saturday, Sept 8 as we kick off our Labor 2018 campaign with a Superwalk to let folks know the importance of voting, and of electing candidates committed to Nevada's working men & women. We meet at LiUNA 169 HQ, 570 Reactor Way in Reno, 9am sharp. Breakfast and lunch provided.

SEPT 3, 2018
2018 VIRGINIA CITY LABOR DAY PARADE

Join us for a celebration of the labor community on Monday, Sept 3 in Virginia City. Parade starts at the old school house, top of C Street, at 11am. Food, floats, fun!

JULY 25: FREE INFO SESSION ON BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS

If you've ever thought about a career in the building and construction trades, now is the time to take the next step! Construction is BOOMING in Northern Nevada, and paid apprenticeship classes are starting soon.

APRIL 10-13, 2018
SKILLSUSA

Last week's championship event brought students to Reno from around the state together to compete in trade skill tests like carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, sheet metal, and more.