LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a charity that helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students, is holding the 2017 ELEVATE Career and Employment Fair in association with the Junior League of Las Vegas, Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly and the Clark County School District. When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. Where: The Clark County … [Read more...] about Project 150 and Junior League of Las Vegas Put on 2017 Elevate Career Fair for High School Students
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Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School Students Named Champions at 2016-2017 Nevada State Mock Trial Competition
LAS VEGAS – Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School students recently were named Champions of the 2017 Nevada State High School Mock Trial Competition, hosted by the State Bar of Nevada. The school sent two of its three teams to compete March 3 and 4, and earned special recognition including: Best Witness – Lucas Richardson, sophomore; Best Attorney – Zachary Smith, … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School Students Named Champions at 2016-2017 Nevada State Mock Trial Competition
Bank of Nevada’s Business Leader Survey Shows Workforce, Education and Healthcare Concerns
Nevada business leaders believe the biggest challenges facing the business community include the quality and availability of the state's workforce, the public education system, and increasing healthcare costs. Despite those concerns, the vast majority of business leaders are confident their company revenues will grow in 2017, with most expecting to hire and train additional … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada’s Business Leader Survey Shows Workforce, Education and Healthcare Concerns
Carson Middle School Maker’s Club to Visit Reno Generator
Commonly known as the birthplace of some of Burning Man’s most notorious art installations, the Reno Generator will play host to a different kind of group Friday, March 10: Middle school Makers. Led by coaches Al Wakesnorus, Noble Studios CEO Jarrod Lopiccolo and STEM teacher Josh Billings, Carson Middle School’s Maker’s Club, CMIT, will visit the community arts space for … [Read more...] about Carson Middle School Maker’s Club to Visit Reno Generator
Nevada’s Treasurer’s Office: From Education Savings Accounts to Investing State Funds
As State Treasurer, my office was asked to administer the Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs). We acted expeditiously to establish rules for the program, which we completed over a year ago. With the help of the Attorney General’s office, we fought two lawsuits, finally ending up at the Nevada Supreme Court. Though the Court didn’t like the way the ESA’s were funded, the … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Treasurer’s Office: From Education Savings Accounts to Investing State Funds
First Collegiate Rowing Regatta in Nevada at Lake Las Vegas Community — Lake Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational Mar. 4-5
The first collegiate rowing competition in Nevada has been scheduled in March with the Lake Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational on the 320-acre private, man-made lake at the Lake Las Vegas residential, golf and resort master planned community in Henderson. The collegiate, club, high school and Olympic sport was introduced in the state last year with the formation of the Lake Las … [Read more...] about First Collegiate Rowing Regatta in Nevada at Lake Las Vegas Community — Lake Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational Mar. 4-5
Nevada Supreme Court Justices, U.S. District Court Judge to Participate in CLE Ethics Event
LAS VEGAS - Several of the state’s top legal minds will participate in a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) ethics discussion on Thursday, February 23, 2017, in Downtown Las Vegas. The esteemed panel will include Nevada Supreme Court Justice James W. Hardesty, Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, and U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Nevada, Lloyd D. … [Read more...] about Nevada Supreme Court Justices, U.S. District Court Judge to Participate in CLE Ethics Event
Earn a College Degree in Downtown Las Vegas via CSN’s Lunch & Learn Program
Admissions and academic experts will help students get started at orientation sessions LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada will hold two orientation sessions in February for its Lunch & Learn program, which allows students to take college courses and earn their degree in downtown Las Vegas over lunch and in the evening. College admissions staff, counselors, and … [Read more...] about Earn a College Degree in Downtown Las Vegas via CSN’s Lunch & Learn Program
Businesses and Universities: The Great Divide
If you’re in business and you’ve ever tried to have a conversation with a tenured professor, you’ve quickly realized there’s a vast difference in their thought processes. While successful business folks are pragmatic in their approach to problem solving, most educators at the university level are more idealistic. There’s also an entitlement mentality not found in the business … [Read more...] about Businesses and Universities: The Great Divide
On Campus or Online: Opportunities for Executive Education in Nevada
Ask the administrator of an executive education program why an individual would spend the money and take the time to earn an advanced degree in business, and the answer comes back threefold. “People are coming into the program because they are looking to move up the corporate ladder,” said Nikkole McCartin, director, EMBA program, Lee Business School, University of Nevada, … [Read more...] about On Campus or Online: Opportunities for Executive Education in Nevada
Stephanie Kruse Endowment Scholarship Established at The Reynolds School, University of Nevada, Reno
RENO — KPS3 Marketing, a full-service marketing and digital communications firm, has announced an endowment scholarship at the University of Nevada, Reno Reynolds School of Journalism in honor of Stephanie Kruse, founder, president and chief strategist of KPS3. The pledge from KPS3, announced at their 25th Anniversary Celebration, will be in the amount of $10,000 over the … [Read more...] about Stephanie Kruse Endowment Scholarship Established at The Reynolds School, University of Nevada, Reno
Movers & Shakers: René Cantú Jr. Ph.D.
Executive Director Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (JAG Nevada) (3 years in NV) Type of Business: Non Profit | Hails from: Laredo, Texas | 3 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? During an internship with The College Board, I became interested in connecting high school students, especially those who face the most … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: René Cantú Jr. Ph.D.
Leadership Henderson Announces 2017 Class
HENDERSON – Leadership Henderson recently announced its class of 2017, the 17th graduating class of the program offered by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The 26 community and business leaders will receive more than 30 hours of professional leadership development training, which began with a kickoff event Oct. 13 and will continue through May. During the next … [Read more...] about Leadership Henderson Announces 2017 Class
Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
Reno - More than half of Washoe County voters agree with many Northern Nevada business leaders that improving public education, including school facilities, will strengthen the business climate of Northern Nevada. On November 8, 2016, more than 56 percent of Washoe County voters approved a permanent sales tax increase to provide funding for school expansion projects and new … [Read more...] about Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
McDonald’s Awards $50,000 to Local K-8th Grade Teachers
Local owner operators fund educational initiatives through MAC Grants program LAS VEGAS - On Monday, November 14, McDonald’s Southern Nevada owner operators hosted a recognition ceremony to award more than 110 teachers, grades K-8 with a total of $50,000 for its annual Make Activities Count Grants (MAC Grants) program. The check presentation at Somerset Academy – Stephanie … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Awards $50,000 to Local K-8th Grade Teachers