Nevadaworks hires rural liaisons

Nevadaworks has launched a liaison program to improve communications with employers in rural Nevada.

The agency coordinates workforce development and training programs to meet the needs of employers in the region.

Working as liaisons in northern Nevada will be:

* Donna Weidner, who will work with businesses in Douglas, Churchill and Lyon counties. She previously worked as retail manager in the outdoors sporting goods sector and as a human resources manager.

Lucina Lewis, who will work with employers in Elko, Eureka and White Pine counties. She previously worked in human resources at Great Basin College.

* Chelle Robinson, who will work in Humboldt, Lander and Pershing counties. She previously worked as a victim/witness advocate with the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office.