Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada

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

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 Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Hosts 3rd Annual Lunchboxes & Learning: Swimming with The Big Fish! LAS VEGAS – Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada will host … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Hosts 3rd Annual Lunchboxes & Learning: Swimming with The Big Fish!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Annie SlimanAdvertising & Marketing Solutions, Inc.(702) 798-1819 office / (702) 429-1130 cellE-mail: annies@amsinclv.comAngela Brooks: office@amsinclv.com (702) 375-1683 cell JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ANNOUNCES THEIR 23rd ANNUAL BOO-A-THON FUNDRAISER LAS VEGAS – Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada will host their 23rd … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces Their 23rd Annual Boo-A-Thon Fundraiser

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contacts:Annie SlimanAdvertising & Marketing Solutions, Inc.(702) 798-1819 office / (702) 429-1130 cellE-mail: annies@amsinclv.comAngela Brooks: (702) -375-1683 cell or office@amsinclv.com Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces the JA 100 Year Celebration LAS VEGAS – Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada kicks off the JA 100 Year … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces the JA 100 Year Celebration