Career Services Center

Employer & Grad School Partners

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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

“[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

“I practically lived in the Career Services office once I decided I wanted to go to grad school. If it wasn’t for my meetings with my Career Advisor, I would not be where I am today. They did not help me because it’s their job, they all helped me because they genuinely wanted to see me make it to the next chapter in my educational journey.“

Delandro W. '23

Accepted into University of Denver's Master's program in Sport & Performance Psychology

“As an undocumented student, I was struggling to find available internships. The Career Services Center provided me with a safe place and my Career Advisor helped me find a site that would fit with my situation. My experience with Career Services has been an informative and influential one. I have learned about helpful tools that will serve me in the future.”

Reyna V. '24

Secured position as Non-Profit Intern

“My Career Advisor helped boost my confidence in my job search by supporting me in revising my application documents and educating me on common interview questions I would be asked in order to help me feel prepared for my interview. They reminded me to never count myself out and utilize the advice they provided, which led me to securing my full-time job.”

Melody G. '22

Secured position as Administrative Assistant