Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
1921 N Rainbow Blvd #2nd+floor, Las Vegas, Nv 89108, Usa
| 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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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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| 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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