Inside Nevada's "No Debt" Apprenticeships & The Culinary Academy - Toni Giddens & Dr. Bobbi Damrow

In this episode, Director Sanchez explores the booming world of debt-free career training with two incredible guests: Nevada State Apprenticeship Director Toni Giddens and Dr. Bobbi Damrow, from the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas.Toni kicks off the conversation by explaining how Nevada's unique apprenticeship model allows individuals to earn a living wage while receiving completely free related training and instruction. She details the massive expansion of the state's programs to nearly 9,000 apprentices, highlighting the highly successful teacher apprenticeship pathway with UNLV, as well as emerging opportunities in advanced manufacturing and healthcare to meet the state's growing demands.The episode then shifts to an inside look at the hospitality industry with Dr. Bobbi Damrow. She discusses the Culinary Academy's incredible 33-year legacy of partnering with major Las Vegas resorts and labor unions to provide rapid, highly effective skills training. Dr. Damrow reveals how the Academy removes barriers to entry for students and details their massive campus expansion that includes exact hotel room replicas built by properties like the Wynn, Bellagio, and Caesars Palace for real-world housekeeper training. She also highlights the success of their professional cook and barista programs, offering a fast track to lucrative careers on the Las Vegas Strip.Whether you are looking to avoid massive student loan debt or seeking to transition into a new high-paying industry, this episode provides a complete roadmap to finding success in Nevada. Discover how you can attend upcoming No Debt Career Fairs and connect with resources that will change your financial future. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into Nevada's business landscape!To learn more about the No Debt Career Fair events and register to attend, visit:https://labor.nv.gov/Apprenticeship_Council/No_Debt_Career_Fair/Dr. Bobbi Damrow – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbidamrow/Toni Giddens – https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-giddens-330a3153/Culinary Academy of Las Vegas – https://www.linkedin.com/company/theculinaryacademyoflasvegas/