1921 N Rainbow Blvd 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89108
Phone (702) 214 - 0500
Visit Website Volunteer Page | Our mission | At Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. It's not an easy task. But it's the kind of challenge that we take on with creative energy, fervor, and decisive action. |
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| Board Positions | Board MemberBoard members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.Board MemberBoard members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.Board MemberBoard members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.Board MemberBoard members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.Board MemberBoard members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.Board Member – TechnologyThe board member helping to elevate our digital presence. We're looking for someone with a keen sense of technology trends such as big data, cloud computing, mobility and social media. The board member will guide our critical performance in these and other technology areas while helping to set equipment and resource deployment priorities. |
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Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
| Ways to help | Volunteer at JA in a Day! At Hummel Elementary SchoolJunior Achievement's goal is to prepare young people by teaching financial literacy giving them the tools to be successful in life.We welcome everyone to volunteer with us, you have to complete the volunteer training prior to the day of service.We train all volunteers prior to your scheduled volunteer date!As a volunteer you will be teaching 5 activity-based lessons in one day to the same class on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from approximately 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.All lessons and activities are provided with step-by-step instructions.Junior Achievement’s programs bring volunteers from the community to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. Classroom volunteers will teach 5 activity-based 30-45 minute lessons on how to be smart with their money and how to think like entrepreneurs and how to get ready for the workforce.Junior Achievement will teach you how to prepare for your lessons along with class management to ensure a positive classroom experience.
Volunteer at JA in a Day! At MLK Jr. Elementary SchoolJunior Achievement's goal is to prepare young people by teaching financial literacy giving them the tools to be successful in life.We welcome everyone to volunteer with us, you have to complete the volunteer training prior to the day of service.We train all volunteers prior to your scheduled volunteer date!As a volunteer you will be teaching 5 activity-based lessons in one day to the same class on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from approximately 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.All lessons and activities are provided with step-by-step instructions.Junior Achievement’s programs bring volunteers from the community to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. Classroom volunteers will teach 5 activity-based 30-45 minute lessons on how to be smart with their money and how to think like entrepreneurs and how to get ready for the workforce.Junior Achievement will teach you how to prepare for your lessons along with class management to ensure a positive classroom experience.
Volunteer at JA in a Day! At Cunningham Elementary SchoolJunior Achievement's goal is to prepare young people by teaching financial literacy giving them the tools to be successful in life.We welcome everyone to volunteer with us, you have to complete the volunteer training prior to the day of service.We train all volunteers prior to your scheduled volunteer date!As a volunteer you will be teaching 5 activity-based lessons in one day to the same class on Monday, May 15th, 2023, from approximately 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.All lessons and activities are provided with step-by-step instructions.Junior Achievement’s programs bring volunteers from the community to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. Classroom volunteers will teach 5 activity-based 30-45 minute lessons on how to be smart with their money and how to think like entrepreneurs and how to get ready for the workforce.Junior Achievement will teach you how to prepare for your lessons along with class management to ensure a positive classroom experience.
Junior Achievement Finance ParkAssist in our finance park where students are assigned to play, they develop enduring financial skills by participating in classroom-based and simulated experiences.Help Teach JA's It's My Business! ProgramHelp teach students the fundamentals of creating their own business, pitch deck, and sales pitch! All trainings and materials provided.Volunteer at JA in a Day at Cyril Wengert Elementary SchoolJunior Achievement's goal is to prepare young people by teaching financial literacy giving them the tools to be successful in life.We welcome everyone to volunteer with us, you have to complete the volunteer training prior to the day of service.We train all volunteers prior to your scheduled volunteer date!As a volunteer you will be teaching 5 activity-based lessons in one day to the same class on Monday, February 13, 2023, from approximately 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.All lessons and activities are provided with step-by-step instructions.Junior Achievement’s programs bring volunteers from the community to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. Classroom volunteers will teach 5 activity-based 30-45 minute lessons on how to be smart with their money and how to think like entrepreneurs and how to get ready for the workforce.Junior Achievement will teach you how to prepare for your lessons along with class management to ensure a positive classroom experience.Five Lesson Program taught all in one day30-minute lessons for Kindergarten & 1st grade45-minute lessons for 2nd grade through 5th gradeProgram Themes:Kindergarten "Ourselves" introduces making choices on saving, sharing, and giving.1st grade "Our Families" discusses the role of families in the local economy. Along with needs and wants.2nd grade "Our Community" examines responsibilities and economic opportunities available in a community. Learning about taxes and voting.3rd grade "Our City" considers economic development, local businesses, and career opportunities. Learn about city zoning and starting a business plan to open a restaurant.4th grade "Our Region" features how entrepreneurs use resources in their region to sell their services or goods to their customers.5th grade "Our Nation" learn about Human, Natural, and Capital resources, resumes, and mock interviews. Along with U.S. business operations and economic issues.We need 31 more volunteers, sign up today! |
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| How you help | A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? We want volunteers that care about not on their future and the people that will be a part of it but specifically want to help the youth have the tools they need to succeed in all aspects. |
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| About us | Junior Achievement is a business/Education partnership where volunteers teach students K-12 about the free enterprise system using the pre-designed curriculum. Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. At Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, we provide hands-on experiential programs that teach children in the Clark County School District the key concepts of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our programs support Nevada State standards, as well as help educate and strengthen the future workforce of our community! |
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We are excited to partner with @ywlalv (Young Women's Leadership Academy - Las Vegas), to bring @JASouthernNV It's My Business program. Please consider volunteering (In person only). Contact Candace Wells at candace.wells@ja.org
#financialliteracy #entrepreneurship #succeed
We are excited to partner with @ywlalv (Young Women's Leadership Academy - Las Vegas), to bring @JASouthernNV Reverse Job Shadow. Please consider volunteering (In person only). Contact Candace Wells at candace.wells@ja.org
#financialliteracy #entrepreneurship #succeed
According to research by Ipsos, 92 percent of JA Alumni say their Junior Achievement experience influenced their belief they could achieve their goals.
We're happy to introduce and welcome Brett Valdez to our Board of Directors! Brett is senior vice president and relationship manager at @PNCBank. Brett will be a huge benefit in helping us change the lives of young people.
#financialliteracy #entrepreneurship #workforcereadiness
