Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada

More prizes have been added to Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada's grown-up version of Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket, making the six Golden Ticket Raffle packages a bargain at only $100 and $25 per ticket. Some of the new prizes include a suite at Allegiant Stadium for a UNLV football game for 20 people and a $1,000 food and beverage credit, private workout with UFC … [Read more...] about More Prizes Added to Golden Ticket Raffle for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada — Six Fabulous Packages, May 31 Drawing —

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada has hired William Abbott as its new director of development. He will lead the nonprofit organization's development, communications and marketing teams, external relationships with current and potential donors, and strategic planning for efforts that inspire and prepare K-12 students for success by offering proven lessons in financial … [Read more...] about William Abbott Joins Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada as Director of Development

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada has come up with a novel way to have fun – including at your boss's expense – 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 partners with urban rappelling activities, to present the Over The Edge event … [Read more...] about Rappel Down Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada — New Over The Edge Rappelling Event on April 23 —

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada has created the perfect grown-up version of Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket to help raise needed funds for its valuable financial literacy programs for local K-12 students. The nonprofit organization is assembling six great prize packages and is now selling tickets for its Golden Ticket Raffle. Items are still being added to complete the … [Read more...] about Six Fabulous Prize Packages up for Grabs With Golden Ticket Raffle — Includes Zero-G Experience©, Purchase Tickets Now for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada —

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is proud to announce Sarah Lester has joined its board of directors. She is the senior vice president business banking market leader at U.S. Bank, where she is responsible for a team of 50 business bankers serving Las Vegas communities. In addition to her banking and financial acumen, she brings healthcare and Junior Achievement … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces New Board Member Sarah Lester from U.S. Bank

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 partners with urban rappelling activities, to present the Over The Edge … [Read more...] about Rappel Down Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada — New Over The Edge Rappelling Event on Nov. 6 —

Financial literacy educator Junior Achievement and its skilled workforce partner CrossKnowledge have been recognized for “Best Advance for Leading Under a Crisis” for pivoting to a “Digital First” model in response to COVID-19. They received a Bronze Award of Excellence by the Brandon Hall Group, an international research and analyst firm. All Junior Achievement chapters … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement Recognized for COVID-19 Response — Local Chapter Contributes to National Honor —

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada will hold the inaugural Pumpkin Chunk’n Festival on Saturday, Oct. 23. The fall-themed, family-friendly event provides another use for pumpkins and a fun way to raise needed funds to support the nonprofit organization's financial literacy programs offered at no cost to students throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The outdoor festival will be … [Read more...] about New Pumpkin Chunk’n Festival on Oct. 23 — Sling a Pumpkin for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada —

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is proud to announce Danielle Strong has joined its board of directors. As The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ associate director of catering and conference services, Strong handles all aspects of the Catering/Conference Services Department. She supports, directs, trains and supervises managers, administrative assistants and conference … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces New Board Member Danielle Strong from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly 2-in-5 (39%) feel that they are behind educationally because of the pandemic. Of those, more than a third (37%) feel they are behind permanently. The survey also found that in addition to attending school in-person and interacting with other students and teachings, many … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Survey: 39% Of Teens Feel They Are Behind Educationally Due to Pandemic, Many Believe Permanently — Junior Achievement Survey Also Shows Teens Needing Emotional Support From Adults and Individual Attention From Teachers to Help With Learning —

Shanice Stevens has been promoted to education director for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, which provides needed financial education to K-12 students through age-appropriate interactive, interesting and fun programs. The nonprofit's organization's goal is helping students become financially stable adults, thereby eliminating generational and situational … [Read more...] about Shanice Stevens Promoted to Education Director at Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is one of 52 JA sites that shared in being a recipient of $1.4 million across the country to support high school programs that help nearly 30,000 students make informed, intelligent decisions about their future, and foster skills that will be highly useful in the business world. “We are honored to partner with the Taco Bell Foundation in … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Awarded 2021 Day of Giving Grant to Fuel Local Youth’s Bold Ambitions

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada will host the Virtual Race for Financial Freedom throughout April to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. The virtual event will support local educators, students, and families through Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada's various K-12 financial educational programs. Registrants are encouraged to participate as individuals and families … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Hosting 2nd Annual Virtual Race for Financial Freedom — Participation Through Outdoor and “Do Good” Activities in April —

The first Play 4 JA Virtual Poker Tournament will be held to benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. Hosted by the World Series of Poker On-Line, the two-day event will include an "all things poker" discussion and Q&A session with poker experts in addition to the poker tourney. "Poker Brat Saturday" will feature the original "Poker Brat" Phil Hellmuth. He is a … [Read more...] about Virtual Poker Tournament with “Poker Brat” Phil Hellmuth Will Benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Mar. 13-14

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, is pleased to announce new members of its board of directors.  The Junior Achievement board of directors is responsible for providing executive counsel, fund development and supporting JA’s in-school programs, which focus on … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces New Board Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAnnie SlimanAdvertising & Marketing Solutions, Inc.(702) 798-1819 office / (702) 429-1130 cellE-mail: annies@amsinclv.comAngela Brooks: (702) 375-1683 or office@amsinclv.com U.S. Bank Invests $50,000 in Junior Achievement of Southern NevadaFunding will fund truck purchase and bring financial education to 5,000 area students Las Vegas, Nevada - … [Read more...] about U.S. Bank Invests $50,000 in Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada