About
Vocational
Rehabilitation
Helping Nevada residents and businesses succeed in their employment goals
What We Do
We provide a wide range of services to foster disability inclusion.
Our overarching vision is a skilled and inclusive Nevada workforce.
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Our priorities include innovation, transparency, and accountability.
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Important forms and documents
The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is part of the State of Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation opens a new window.
Disabilities, which cover a wide range of conditions from arthritis to autism, present barriers to employment for a large percentage of Nevada residents. Our mission is to overcome those barriers by helping Nevadans with disabilities find jobs, and helping those who are already employed perform more successfully through training, counseling, and other support methods. Our services also include helping students move from high school to employment or higher education.
If you have a physical, intellectual or mental condition that makes it hard to find and retain employment, or need help enrolling in an educational program, you could be eligible for our services.
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Our mission & vision
Disability inclusion
We believe all Nevadans should have the same opportunities for success in every area of life, including employment, education and independent living.
Client Satisfaction
We pride ourselves on a successful track record in helping people with disabilities find and retain jobs, enroll in higher education, and progress in their careers.
Community partnerships
We partner with Nevada employers, educational institutions, specialized vendors, and nonprofit organizations to provide a holistic experience for our clients.
Clients Served
OCTOBER 2023 – SEPTEMBER 2024
Students Received Pre-Employment Services
OCTOBER 2023 – SEPTEMBER 2024
Employee
of the Month
Carrie Wilczynski
respectful
understanding
Carrie always reaches to understand the counselor perspective when reviewing their work. She always advocates for the counselor while remaining objective and client centered.
historical knowledge
super flexible
For all you do, Carrie, you are our Employee of the Month for December 2025!
Employee
of the Month
Quality Case Management and Documentation Awards
Quality Case Management and Documentation Awards
Laura Thompson
1st place – Gold
Kristen Goertemiller
2nd place – Silver
Maria Cornejo
3rd place – Bronze
Anita Frantz
Honorable Mention
Our Team
See the whole gang. You can use the drop down to narrow it down.
DETR ADA Physical Accommodation Form
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) wants to hear from you regarding any ADA accommodation you may need in order to utilize DETR services.
If you have a disability and require an accommodation, please complete the DETR ADA Physical Accommodation Form opens a new window
2025 Strategic Priorities
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PRIORITY #1
Optimizing Client Experience
# | Strategy | % | Progress Notes |
1 | Job Club | 100 | -Commenced on 4/14/25 at Westbay. Runs for 2 weeks. Going well, needs referrals. |
2 | Quality Pre-Employment Transition Services to students with disabilities | 100 | -Currently serving 2248 students with disabilities in the 2024-2025 school year. |
3 | Consumer Portal | 100 | -implemented in July 2025 |
4 | Assessment Spending | 50 | -Spending is down. Year ends 9/30/25 then can compare to SFY 24. Analysis pending. |
5 | Couselor decision Matrix (TJ CPM Project) | 80 | -Project is about 95% done. Going great, Theresa Jones will present. |
6 | Client Complaint Process | 100 | -Pilot is in process with QA for feedback before roll out soon. |
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Priority #2
Promote Employee Experience
# | Strategy | % | Progress Notes |
1 | New Positions | 95 | -16 new positions included in budget were approved by legislature on June 2nd. Have PCN's, recruitments starting. |
2 | In-Service | 100 | -September 10 & 11 2025 at Grand Sierra Resort, Reno. Was a big success!!! |
3 | Mentorship | 75 | -Piloting has started. RC3's as formal mentors to RC2's. |
4 | VR Employee of the Quarter | 100 | -Not doing quarterly, instead, we are doing it monthly. Started in January 2025. Have a new honoree every month. Going great. |
5 | Fireside Chats | 100 | -Ongoing since 2024. Scheduled once per quarter. Schedule has been sent out for 2025. Very well received, very informative. |
6 | Staff Development Days | 100 | Ongoing, started 8/22/2025 |
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Priority #3
Operational Efficiency Through AI & Tech
# | Strategy | % | Progress Notes |
1 | WEX Card Program | 80 | Approved at July BOE with implementation in Spring 2026. |
2 | Vendor Portal | 100 | -Went live 5/2/2025-going great. |
3 | AI Eligibility | 40 | -Working with Alliance who developed AWARE, we have been chosen as a pilot state for new AI tools. |
4 | Tech review tool | 75 | -Has been completed, is with QA for review. |
5 | Revamp Team TA | 100 | -New process is complete and has been used successfully with 5 teams. New model seems to be well received and will continue. |
6 | P & P Committee | 25 | -In progress, requests for new volunteers will go out in the next quarter. |
7 | CSN | 0 | -don't remember what this was. working on it. |
8 | Vendor Complaint Process | 75 | -New process has been drafted and is with Ops team for edits then will go live. |
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Priority #4
Foster Collaboration Partnerships
# | Strategy | % | Progress Notes |
1 | Nevada TRIP | 95 | -April 1, 2025 Nevada TRIP website went live. It serves the first 3 pilot districts (White Pine, Humboldt and Carson City) all other districts being added in 2026 & 2027. All accessability features, including those for the visually impaired are being diligently reviewed by independent assistive technologist for the blind who is also a blind user. Spanish and Tagalog are live. Pending APP go live early 2027, mobil site available now. |
2 | Youth Hub Collaboration in Sparks | 25 | -plan is being reconsidered. RTM staff moving to new location at RTM, will have new Youth center there. |
3 | Youth Camp w/Workforce Connections | 40 | -Lora Turner CPM Project, titled How Can We Increase the Number of Dislocated Youth (Title 1) Who Enroll in Both VR and Workforce Services? Team is established, data is being collected, cross training is happening and pilot group of co-enrolled participants has launched. |
4 | Town Halls | 100 | -Virtual Town Halls were held on 11/10 & 11/17 |
Vocational Rehabilitation Service Agreements
To become a State of Nevada contractor and provide services to Vocational Rehabilitation, please call 775-687-6860 and ask for a contract manager.
Office Locations
Carson City
EmployNV Career Hub
1933 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
775-684-0400
Fallon
EmployNV Career Hub
121 Industrial Way
Fallon, NV 89406
775-423-6568
Sparks
EmployNV Career Hub
2281 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431-2119
775-284-9520
Ely
EmployNV Career Hub
1500 Avenue F, Suite 1
Ely, NV 89301
775-289-1675
Winnemucca
EmployNV Career Hub
475 W. Haskell Street, Suite 2
Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-623-6544
North Las Vegas
EmployNV Career Hub
2827 Las Vegas Boulevard North
Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-486-0200
Elko
EmployNV Career Hub
172 6th Street
Elko, NV 89801
775-753-1931
Henderson
EmployNV Career Hub
4500 E. Sunset Rd., Ste. 40
Henderson, NV 89014
702-486-0343
Las Vegas
Rehabilitation Office
3016 W. Charleston, Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-5230
Las Vegas
EmployNV Career Hub
3405 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 486-0100
Las Vegas
EmployNV Career Hub
6330 W. Charleston, Suite 190
Las Vegas NV 89146
(702) 822- 4214
Reno
Rehabilitation Office
1325 Corporate Boulevard
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 823-8100
Reno
EmployNV Career Hub
4001 S. Virginia Street, Suite#H-1
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 284-9600
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