Employment

As a rule, employment opportunities in the Las Vegas area are better than the national average. Our largest employers are in the gaming industry (hotels/casinos) and the second-largest area of employment is retail sales. Clark County School District (CCSD) is also a large employer.

The unemployment rate in Las Vegas is 5.8%. The median household income is $56,358. Average travel time to work is 26 minutes.

Unemployment compensation may be available for the spouse of a newly-assigned military member or civilian employee. For more information contact the Nevada Department of Unemployment, Training, and Rehabilitation.

The Creech Airman & Family Readiness Center has many employment resources and can assist job seekers who call 702-404-0864. We support a weekly Jobseeker email, 432SPTS.FSH.employmentassist@us.af.mil.

Family members may contact the Creech Military & Family Readiness Center for employment assistance. The following services are available: Civilian and Federal resume assistance, job referral information, resource library and individual counseling. Additionally, the Creech M&FRC provides a weekly jobseekers email which service members and family members may be registered for upon request. Email 432SPTS.FSH.Employmentassist@us.af.mil to be added to the job seekers list. The Creech M&FRC also hosts job fairs at Creech Air force Base, which are open to family members. For information and assistance, email the M&FRC at 432SPTS.FSH.ARFC@us.af.mil.

It is recommended to have all employment records and documents, which includes resumes, SF-50 for those federal employees, most recent performance appraisal, school transcripts, training certificates, and any professional licenses.

Are you within 18 months from your separation/service commitment date or within 24 months of your retirement? The law now requires service members who have been on active duty 180 days or more to complete the appropriate Transition Assistance Program (TAP) mandates. The mandates are applicable to all ranks.

• Completion of Initial Counseling and Pre-Separation Counseling must occur no less than 365 days prior to separation or retirement. If you plan to re-enlist but do not have an approved reenlistment, you MUST attend the Initial and Pre-Separation Counseling no less than 365 days prior to separation date.
• Completion of TAP Seminar must occur no later than 90 days prior to separation or retirement (some exceptions apply to retirements).
• TAP services will culminate with Capstone, which service members should attend no later than 90 days prior to separation or retirement.

Personnel leaving active duty to join the Reserves or Guard in a part-time status are required to complete ALL TAP mandates prior to separation from active duty. Traditional Reservists or Guard members on a Title 32 status are not subject to the TAP mandates.

If you have any questions about the Transition Assistance Program or would like to schedule one of the Transition tasks, please call the Creech Military & Family Readiness Center 702-404-0864 or email to Transition Assistance Program at 432SPTS.FSFR.TAP@us.af.mil.

Military Spouses: When you resign your position because of a PCS, you may considering applying for unemployment benefits. You contact your home of record to apply for benefits and then follow up with the gaining State you are moving too. Apply online or in-person, go to the nearest Dept. of Labor office or online.

Transitioning Service Members may also apply for unemployment benefits, contact your home of records local Dept. of Labor off or apply online.