Career Services Center

Employer & Grad School Partners

About Career Services

The Career Services Center works to educate and support current students and alumni in navigating their career development journey by providing curated resources, programming and advising. As a state institution of higher education, we prepare the new majority of students for career success and economic mobility to support the needs of the Nevada workforce and be able to give back to their communities.

We believe…

Career development is a journey; it is a life-long process that doesn’t end at graduation.
Career advising and support is a reciprocal relationship; students get out what they put in.
Through utilizing our services, students will gain a better understanding of their professional skills, interests and available career pathways, thus feeling more knowledgeable about their options and more confident in their career decisions and overall career journey.
All students and alumni, regardless of immigration status, racial/ethnic identity, gender identity, etc. deserve access to equitable resources and support through our office.
Any student who graduates from Nevada State has access to our career support and advising for life.
Hands-on learning and professional workforce experiences reinforce the academic and professional development process by providing opportunities for direct application of skills, theories and models learned in the classroom.
Career development is a collaborative effort with other campus stakeholders in order to effectively support and reinforce career competencies (NACE) both in and out of the classroom to create career-ready graduates.
Fostering positive relationships with local employers and community leaders provides meaningful professional experiences and connections for students while also creating a pipeline of qualified candidates for the Southern Nevada workforce.

Our department recognizes that racism is pervasive in our society and that no part of it is exempt, including the systems of higher education and the workforce. While we cannot single-handedly control the actions, behaviors and opinions of the existing workforce, we can work to dismantle racist practices and beliefs within our sphere of influence. We do this by curating and tailoring career resources and services for marginalized populations that help students navigate the challenges they may experience within our institution and in the workforce. We empower students to be change agents throughout their career journey by continuously challenging social and systemic norms within their own work cultures when they can do so safely.

We aim to provide our employer partners with the right tools to identify, discuss, and challenge racist beliefs, practices, and norms that may be present in their workplace cultures and educate on the workforce needs of the new majority so that they may become employers of choice for our Nevada State students and graduates.

Director – Kaytee Johns, M.S.

Assistant Director of Career Services & Employer Relations – Kyah King, M.Ed., M.S.

Coordinator for Employer Relations & Experiential Learning – Lauren Avecilla, MPE

Career Advisor – LeLycia Henderson – Ray, M.S.

Career Advisor – Steph Chen, M.Ed.

Administrative Assistant – Eddie Ramos

Career Ambassador (Student) – Keith Elice Wells

Career Ambassador (Student) – Natalie Zboinska

Spotlight Success Stories

“It is with so much gratitude that I share that I was accepted into UNLV Boyd Law School! Each time I visited Career Services I was met with genuine support. I was a complete, nervous wreck applying to law school. Despite my doubts, my Career Advisor assured me that I should be patient and handle each challenge as they come. I am so thankful for the support of Career Services.”

Jade M. '24

Accepted into UNLV Boyd Law School

“I attended the annual Career & Internship Expo in March before graduation to look for job opportunities. I wanted to be able to meet employers in-person and get a feel for their company culture/values. I applied and received multiple job offers from employers I met at the Expo. I encourage other students to attend events from the CSC to expand your network and learn about your career options!”

Charlie M. '23

Secured position as School Support Specialist

“[Working with my Career Advisor] allowed me to explore my interests and better examine and evaluate my career plans. I was able to work on presenting myself more professionally through my application materials and in interviews which helped me secure an entry-level role in the field of Health & Wellness which is where I also want to work after graduating.”

Ja'Layia J. '27

Secured position as Membership Sales Rep