Virtual Guest Speaker Series Focuses on Career Exploration in a Variety of Fields With the goal of exposing young people to different career and educational opportunities that exist throughout the Las Vegas Valley, non-profit CORE and Leadership Las Vegas Council have teamed up to present a virtual “Career We Can” program. Pivoting from an in-person experience to a series of … [Read more...] about Non-Profit CORE and Leadership LV Council Team Up to Launch “Career We Can” Virtual Series
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National Technical Institute Announces “Job Placement Services for Life” Commitment in Recognition of Career and Technical Education Month (February)
In recognition of Career and Technical Education Month (February), National Technical Institute (NTI), a state approved trade school with campuses in Las Vegas and Phoenix that specializes in HVAC/R, plumbing and electrical training and certificates, announces a new commitment to all graduates: Job Placement Services for Life. The school is accepting applications … [Read more...] about National Technical Institute Announces “Job Placement Services for Life” Commitment in Recognition of Career and Technical Education Month (February)
Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada Expands its Reach to One in Four Title I Schools with Addition of Two Schools
Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada (CIS), an affiliate of the fifth largest state office of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, is widening its footprint and reaching even more students and families in need by adding two schools to its network: Ollie Detwiler Elementary School and Raul P. Elizondo Elementary School. CIS’ network in Clark … [Read more...] about Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada Expands its Reach to One in Four Title I Schools with Addition of Two Schools
The Center Awards Petzing Perseverance Scholarship
The Center is awarding the Petzing Perseverance Scholarship to three promising students who plan careers in the LGBTQIA+ community by providing culturally sensitive health and human services. The scholarship is named for volunteer Jim Petzing, who upped the scholarship amount to $5000 when impressed by the work of the finalists, all Center volunteers. The recipients of … [Read more...] about The Center Awards Petzing Perseverance Scholarship
Nevada State Treasurer’s Office Announces Open Enrollment for Prepaid College Tuition Program
The Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine’s Office announced open enrollment for the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, which will end Friday, April 30. The Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program helps Nevada’s families affordably prepare their children for higher education by offering future in-state college tuition at today’s prices. The Program offers various payment plans to help meet … [Read more...] about Nevada State Treasurer’s Office Announces Open Enrollment for Prepaid College Tuition Program
Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (J4NG) Awarded with Highest National Performance Recognition
Despite the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic causing school closures and record-high unemployment rates in Nevada, Jobs for Nevada's Graduates (J4NG, formerly JAG Nevada) remained diligent to ensure students remained on the pathway to graduation and career entry. J4NG achieved the highest outcomes in the very depths of the pandemic, while serving youth and their families … [Read more...] about Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (J4NG) Awarded with Highest National Performance Recognition