LAS VEGAS – As Nevada high school students walk across the stage in the next few weeks to receive their diplomas, 110 of them will have already earned an associate degree or certificate from one of the state’s four community colleges. These successful graduates participated in one of the Nevada System of Higher Education’s dual enrollment programs that enables high school … [Read more...] about Nevada High School Students Graduate With Diplomas … And College Degrees
College of Southern Nevada
It’s Time to Enroll at Your Community’s College
CSN invites students to sign up for classes, begin orientation process LAS VEGAS – Open enrollment for the fall 2016 semester begins May 21 for new admitted students at the College of Southern Nevada, while current students can register at any time. Classes begin Aug. 29. The college's traditional CSN Connections events, featuring student clubs, college schools and … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Enroll at Your Community’s College
CSN & NSC to Award Scholarships at CCSD Reclaim Your Future Celebration Thursday
LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada and Nevada State College are proud to participate in the Clark County School District’s Reclaim Your Future Breakfast on Thursday, May 12, to help celebrate the hard work and dedication of 500 seniors who began their final high school year off-track and are now scheduled to graduate! CSN President Michael D. Richards and NSC … [Read more...] about CSN & NSC to Award Scholarships at CCSD Reclaim Your Future Celebration Thursday
CSN to Graduate Record Number of Students Again
College’s efforts to improve student services such as tutoring, counseling, a key to success LAS VEGAS — The College of Southern Nevada expects to graduate its largest class ever at its 44th annual commencement ceremony May 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center. A record 3,508 students are eligible to receive 3,901 degrees and certificates, according to preliminary data. … [Read more...] about CSN to Graduate Record Number of Students Again
Gilberto Cordero, Melissa Despy and Gary Sherman Join Nevada State Bank as Mortgage Lenders
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank named Gilberto Cordero, Melissa Despy, Gary Sherman and Leslie Sturdivant as mortgage lenders for Nevada State Bank. Cordero, Despy and Sturdivant are focused on the greater Las Vegas market, and Sherman will be covering the Henderson market as well as Pahrump, Nev. Before joining Nevada State Bank, Cordero was a loan officer for Bank of … [Read more...] about Gilberto Cordero, Melissa Despy and Gary Sherman Join Nevada State Bank as Mortgage Lenders
Nevada State Bank Names Jennifer Turner Retail Business Banking Sales Manager
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has named Jennifer Turner retail business banking sales manager. Turner will oversee the Southern Nevada retail development officers and support the branch teams in implementing processes and practices that enhance customer service and company growth. Turner brings nearly 16 years of banking experience to this position, serving branches and the … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Names Jennifer Turner Retail Business Banking Sales Manager
Education: The Key to Success
A high school graduate, entering the workforce in Southern Nevada directly after graduation, earns on average $6,000 more annually than a non-graduate. At a very basic level, that’s the effect of education on the economy. Education affects more than workforce, more than the economic development that comes as a result of the talents and training of employees and more than the … [Read more...] about Education: The Key to Success
Colliers International – Las Vegas Expands Local Team
LAS VEGAS – Mike Mixer, executive managing director of Colliers International – Las Vegas, announced the company has hired Arleen Dodge as administrative assistant. Arleen Dodge has joined the Naseef Investment Services Team as an administrative assistant. Her primary responsibilities include ownership services, property marketing, research and administrative support. Dodge … [Read more...] about Colliers International – Las Vegas Expands Local Team
Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award
Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award from Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce Dickson Realty has been awarded the 2014 large company Revitalization Award from the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in honor of its new 7,048 square foot office building in Truckee. The award recognizes new construction and/or renovation projects that help make Truckee more visually … [Read more...] about Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award
Personal Goals of High Net Worth Individuals; Desert Radiologists Receives ACR Award
Monthly Report Focused on “Personal Goals” of High Net Worth Individuals, Released by The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank released the seventeenth edition of its High Net Worth Report series, with this month’s analysis focusing on the personal goals of high net worth individuals. [Read More...] Desert Radiologists Receives Prestigious … [Read more...] about Personal Goals of High Net Worth Individuals; Desert Radiologists Receives ACR Award
Campaign Helps Fight Hunger; Nevada-Based Firm Lands New Jersey Contract; Workshop to Bring Fraud into Light
Social Media Campaign Helps Fight Hunger in Southern Nevada The SK+G Goose Summer Road Trip Campaign wrapped up on Thursday, Sept. 11 when Senior Vice President of Strategy Jim Gentleman and the SK+G Goose dropped off a $1,000 check to Three Square Food Bank—the only food bank in Southern Nevada. [Read more...] Smart City Networks Awarded Contract by Atlantic City Convention … [Read more...] about Campaign Helps Fight Hunger; Nevada-Based Firm Lands New Jersey Contract; Workshop to Bring Fraud into Light
Downtown Summerlin Job Fair; Three Nonprofits Partner to Help Homeless Youth
Downtown Summerlin Announces Upcoming Job Fair The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC) announced details for the highly-anticipated job fair for Downtown Summerlin. Job seekers will be able to learn about and apply for jobs in the Summerlin Ballroom at Red Rock Resort on Wednesday, August 27 from 11am – 7pm. [Read More...] Three Nonprofits Work Together to Help Homeless … [Read more...] about Downtown Summerlin Job Fair; Three Nonprofits Partner to Help Homeless Youth
Executive Education: New Pathways to Success
When the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Extended Studies program held a series of leadership sessions for Barrick Gold, the event embodied new trends in executive education in Nevada. The 15 courses held over two months were shorter than the training once offered by business schools and colleges. Instead of theoretical discussions of leadership, the program covered … [Read more...] about Executive Education: New Pathways to Success
Educating Nevada’s Workforce: Higher Education in Nevada
Education and economy go together. It’s almost like an equation: education plus workforce equals a healthy economy. A top flight, community-involved system of higher education is a draw for new industries looking to locate within a state. There’s a need for research institutions, an educated, trainable workforce and a healthy feeder K through 12 school system that prepares … [Read more...] about Educating Nevada’s Workforce: Higher Education in Nevada
Industry Focus: Education
From kindergarten to college graduation, Nevada’s education system has overcome a multitude of hurdles in recent years. Even so, the system still has a long way to go. Coming together to discuss issues Nevada faces in regards to education, a combination of business leaders, economic development resources and leaders in education recently met at the Las Vegas offices of Cox … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education