New Over The Edge Rappelling Event: Rescheduled to Saturday, April 23, 2022 Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada has come up with a novel way to have fun – including at the expense of your boss – while raising needed funds for its valuable financial literacy programs for local K-12 students. Junior Achievement is partnering with Over the Edge, a company that helps nonprofit … [Read more...] about Rappel Down Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
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City of North Las Vegas Unveils First-Of-Its Kind Small Business Connector to Help Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers
NLV Connector will provide free guidance and resources to community for post-COVID recovery and growth The City of North Las Vegas will open an innovative, first-of-its-kind Small Business Connector to help businesses launch and expand, to provide low-cost loans to entrepreneurs and to connect job seekers with employers. This innovative one-stop shop will be … [Read more...] about City of North Las Vegas Unveils First-Of-Its Kind Small Business Connector to Help Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers
UNSHAKEABLE Celebrates Five Years of Providing Career Development and Empowerment to Women Recovering from Trauma
Fifth Annual Fundraising Screening of “Ghosts of Goldfield” Returns to The Space Thursday, October 28 UNSHAKEABLE is thriving at five! The Las Vegas-based nonprofit is celebrating five years of guiding women recovering from trauma, including human trafficking, substance addiction, domestic violence and homelessness, to return to the workforce and achieve financial … [Read more...] about UNSHAKEABLE Celebrates Five Years of Providing Career Development and Empowerment to Women Recovering from Trauma
LV Techies Plans Oct. 2 Mentorship Event for Female Students Interested in Technology Field
Student speaker series kicks off at BLACK FIRE INNOVATION The Las Vegas Techies plan to host a mentorship event in October to focus on career opportunities in the field of technology for female students by introducing them to women already working in the industry. The student speaker series Techie Talks, kicks off at 12:30 p.m. on October 2, 2021 at BLACK FIRE INNOVATION, … [Read more...] about LV Techies Plans Oct. 2 Mentorship Event for Female Students Interested in Technology Field
Makers & Finders Partners with Chicanos Por La Causa to Launch Salsa Night
As part of a partnership for Hispanic Heritage Month, Makers & Finders will host a fundraiser for Chicanos Por La Causa during the kickoff of its Salsa Night Series Famous for its menu of inspired Latin cuisine, exceptional craft coffee, innovative cocktails and more, Makers & Finders is thrilled to announce it is officially launching a bi-weekly salsa … [Read more...] about Makers & Finders Partners with Chicanos Por La Causa to Launch Salsa Night
Amazon Invests More Than $6 Billion in Nevada, $530 Billion in U.S.
Providing data from its 2021 Economic Impact Report, Amazon created more than 21,000 jobs in Nevada, hiring more than 10,000 people in 2020 alone Amazon has announced findings from its 2021 U.S. Economic Impact Report, sharing that the company invested $6 billion in Nevada and $530 billion in the U.S., since 2010. Since beginning operations in the state in March 1999, Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon Invests More Than $6 Billion in Nevada, $530 Billion in U.S.
Southwest Carpenters Pushed for Infrastructure Deal in Senate, Shift Focus to House
In anticipation of the U.S. Senate passing the bipartisan infrastructure bill, the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) released the following statement from Executive Secretary-Treasurer and CEO Dan Langford: “The bipartisan deal is an historic investment in our future. Meeting this moment is more than just fixing roads and bridges, expanding clean transit and … [Read more...] about Southwest Carpenters Pushed for Infrastructure Deal in Senate, Shift Focus to House
Vegas PBS Receives Grant from MGM Resorts International to Support Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Program Will Provide Progressive Career Pathways and Potential Employment Opportunities. Vegas PBS has received a $98,237 corporate grant from MGM Resorts International to fund a program aimed at assisting youth in the juvenile system acquire skills for in-demand careers. Youth in the juvenile justice system, who are disproportionately youth of color, often face daunting … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Receives Grant from MGM Resorts International to Support Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
HELP of Southern Nevada Commemorates 2021 Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Youth Program Graduates
Earlier this week, HELP of Southern Nevada, a local non-profit dedicated to assisting Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable individuals, recognized 22 of its Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Program students who graduated high school or an occupation training program over the past year. The celebratory event featured food, games and raffle … [Read more...] about HELP of Southern Nevada Commemorates 2021 Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Youth Program Graduates
Vegas PBS Receives Grant from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation for Cybersecurity Program
Students Will Meet with Industry Professionals and Receive Multiple Certifications Vegas PBS recently received a $49,999 grant from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN) to fund an accelerated cybersecurity program. The objective is to provide industry-recognized credentials and licenses in various fields, to help support dislocated and underemployed workers, … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Receives Grant from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation for Cybersecurity Program