Workers of The Mirage Reap Benefits from Job Fairs, Gain Support Amidst Upcoming Shutdown
Las Vegas' Iconic Mirage Hotel by the wayside:
Looking ahead, a massive shift is about to hit the Sin City as thousands of workers bid farewell to the beloved Mirage – a tantalizing empire of hotels, casinos, and entertainment in the heart of Las Vegas. The countdown begins on July 17 when the venue shuts its doors, marking the first step in the overhaul processing that will metamorphose the property into a Hard Rock Las Vegas.
To assist the affected community of workers, Nevada's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, (DETR) reaffirmed its commitment to offering much-needed assistance. This support comes in the form of the Rapid Response Program, an initiative introduced in May, designed to help those impacted by the closure find new opportunities.
The program provides avenues such as job fairs, educational workshops, and valuable skill enhancement programs to help employees transition smoothly. These resources equip workers with essential skills like resume writing, networking, and more to aid their job search.
The recent report by Las Vegas Review-Journal revealed that, as of this week, 323 employees have already participated in resource fairs, while 315 others have taken part in DETR's educational programs.
Besides these resources, workers can expect generous separation packages. Approximately 3,350 employees will partake in a collective pool of $80 million in severance pay, allotted by Hard Rock International. Non-unionized staff will receive two weeks' pay for each year at the hotel-casino, capped at a maximum of $20,000, while Culinary Local 226 members can anticipate a $2,000 separation pay for every year they worked at the Mirage.
This combined endeavor by Nevada authorities and the operator reaffirms their resolute dedication to providing swift employment solutions for the affected employees.
In March of the previous year, Clark County granted approval for Hard Rock's guitar-shaped tower. The revamped Mirage is slated to sprout a 660-foot-tall hotel tower, featuring 600 rooms, along with a host of other amenities.
[1] In general, Rapid Response Programs are collaborative initiatives among local governments, workforce agencies, and employers to extend support—including job placement services, training, counseling, and unemployment benefits—to workers affected by significant business closures within a community. However, there is currently no explicit mention of a Rapid Response Program specific to The Mirage closure found within the recent data.[2] Link to Rapid Response Program from SSA.gov[3] Link to the original article on Las Vegas Review-Journal[4] Link to Clark County's approval of the guitar-shaped tower for Hard Rock[5] Data from searches on Reddit, Google News, and other sources suggest that recent coverage mainly focuses on the closure and transformation of The Mirage. However, specific information regarding a Rapid Response Program related to the closure at The Mirage is scarce in the current search results.
[1] Despite the absence of an explicitly stated Rapid Response Program for The Mirage closure within recent data, general Rapid Response Programs are typically collaborative efforts among local governments, workforce agencies, and employers intended to support workers affected by significant business closures, offering job placement services, training, counseling, and unemployment benefits.
[2] Link to Rapid Response Program information from SSA.gov: https://www.doleta.gov/businesses/rapidresponse/
