When it comes to economic development, Henderson is all in to win Henderson has long been known for its pro-business climate and our business community surveys confirm we are an excellent place to do business. We’ve enjoyed great success in recent years in helping to diversify southern Nevada’s economy, welcoming Haas Automation and other advanced manufacturers, Google and … [Read more...] about City of Henderson
Dr. Federico Zaragoza
CSN Students to Testify Before Legislature
CSN Day at the Legislature gives students an opportunity to speak for themselves Nearly 100 College of Southern Nevada students will board a bus Monday night and travel to Carson City to advocate before the State Legislature on behalf of the 30,000 students enrolled at CSN. Dubbed “CSN Day at the Legislature,” the event gives students a chance to testify before legislators … [Read more...] about CSN Students to Testify Before Legislature
CSN Joins National Cyber Skills Initiative
The partnership comes as the demand for cyber security expertise increases The American Association of Community Colleges announced that the College of Southern Nevada has joined a national effort by Microsoft and AACC to expand cybersecurity programs at community colleges. Through the Cyber Skills for All initiative, Microsoft and AACC are partnering with the nation’s top … [Read more...] about CSN Joins National Cyber Skills Initiative
Student Success Takes Center Stage at CSN Spring Convocation
The College of Southern Nevada has more than doubled graduation rates over the last four years, the college’s president, Dr. Federico Zaragoza, told a gathering of faculty and staff on Monday. “Our graduation rates were 7 percent when I came here to CSN (in 2018),” Zaragoza said. “Every year since, we at the College of Southern Nevada have continued to move them … [Read more...] about Student Success Takes Center Stage at CSN Spring Convocation
Industry FocusEducation
It’s no secret that Nevada education ranks almost last in the nation in a number of measurements. It’s an industry facing immense challenges and one that is in desperate need of solutions. Recently, education executives met at a roundtable to discuss education in the Silver State including its challenges, the effects of the recent pandemic and why Nevada is leaving students … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
CSN Launches Six New Programs
Programs in environmental sciences, computer technology and manufacturing include bachelor’s, associates and certificates in some of the most-in-demand job industries to be classroom to career ready. Las Vegas, NV - Starting this fall semester students will have even more opportunities at the College of Southern Nevada as the college is offering six new programs. Those … [Read more...] about CSN Launches Six New Programs
Governor’s Office of Economic DevelopmentThe Heart of Workforce Development
It’s the first thing companies ask when looking to locate or expand to Nevada. Before they ask about taxes or incentives, they ask about workforce. “We’re trying to attract companies based on the industries and target sectors we’re focused on,” explained Bob Potts, deputy director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “As we work with these companies, always at … [Read more...] about Governor’s Office of Economic Development
The Economics of EducationFrom K-12 Through Post-Secondary, Nevada’s Schools Level Up
“A lot of [the new economy] is going to be STEM-related, science, technology, engineering, math, this deep interdisciplinary approach that will allow us to be better positioned for jobs in the future,” said Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president, Nevada State College (NSC). Technology is changing every experience and every economy around the world. Data analytics inform every … [Read more...] about The Economics of Education
Closed:The Great Resignation and Workforce Development
In August, 4.3 million U.S. workers quit their jobs, according to Department of Labor (DOL). Food services lost 892,000 workers, 721,000 employees quit the retail industry and even more workers left education and healthcare. The start of the pandemic saw record high unemployment and by July 2021 the United States hit another record high – 11.1 million jobs … [Read more...] about Closed: