We envision a world where every student has the opportunity to be inspired by the excitement of hands-on STEM learning and knows the feeling of creating something with technology. We want people of all ages and backgrounds to recognize that creative problem solving is fun and see its importance in shaping a better future. Hands-on STEM learning inside and beyond the classroom for elementary through college students. Curriculum-based robotics and fun competitive events.
iD Tech Camps at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, takes interests further and students gain a competitive edge for school, college, and future careers in STEM. Ages 7-17 create apps, video games, C++/Java programs, mods with Minecraft, movies, robots, and more. Week long, day and overnight summer programs held at UNLV and others.
A celebration of everything and anything science in Southern Nevada! This week-long festival offers something for everyone ? adults, school groups, kids and families with dozens of public events, a multitude of in-school K-12 and university programs, and a grand finale Expo Day. The Las Vegas Science Festival makes science fun, accessible and engaging!
Each day there is a new activity for students to do at different locations. 9 Days
Exam2Jobs.com, is one of the top certification exam and job sites on the internet. It was created in order to help you learn everything you need to know about the certification test (or tests) you’ll need to pass in order to embark on a new career or keep moving upward in your current one. In today’s very difficult job market, you can’t take any chances when it comes to getting or keeping the certifications you need. In today’s economy, you’re going to be competing against many other people who are just as motivated as you to land the job or promotion you’re trying to qualify for, so there’s no leeway for failure. In addition to exam certification help, you’ll also find over one million job listings on our site. These listings are for openings in nearly every field you can think of, from accounting to warehouse, clerical to construction, entry level to executive. Part time, full time, flex time’you name it, we’ve got it. No matter where you live in America, or where you want to work, you’ll find plenty of jobs listings right here. Best of all, it’s free to search, and there’s no registration required.
GoToCollegeNevada.org is a program funded by the Department of Education and the Nevada System of Higher Education which assists students in learning about and preparing for college after high school. It provides information and resources necessary for college preparation.
The Tech Prep program allows high school juniors and seniors to earn GBC college credits for completing specific high school courses. Up to 21 college credits may be earned for CTE (Career & Technical Education) courses in which an A or B grade is earned.
Career and Technical Education provides a wide range of programs designed to get students into the work force immediately upon completion. The programs are designed to give students hands-on and academic experience, which translates into real-world skills.
Nevada’s GEAR UP program offers opportunities for students, parents, educators and schools. GEAR UP provides services to increase basic academic skills to enable students to succeed in postsecondary education, improve GEAR UP schools through coordination with school improvement plans and to increase a common understanding of P-16 articulation issues among Nevada middle and high schools, and to increase GEAR UP student access to postsecondary education options. GEAR UP students may be eligible for up to $10,000 if they participate in GEAR UP, graduate from high school with a 2.0 GPA or higher and attend a Nevada college or university.
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The Siemens Foundation is committed to supporting the next generation of scientists, engineers, and business leaders through multiple educational initiatives.
This program provides opportunities for students to develop an interest in STEM fields, including participating in an academy program; it also provides webinars, and teacher and parent resources.