National Institute for the Advancement of Education

WORK WITH US: The National Institute for the Advancement of Education at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is hiring an on-call student assistant to support event coordination (virtual and in person) for Institute-led programs and initiatives. Part-time or full-time undergraduate and graduate students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA can apply. For more information on how to apply, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/enP7Cs9K

The second year of UNLV's Tech Ready Rebels program kicked off earlier this month with an orientation at the College of Engineering. The yearlong program gives Nevada high school students the opportunity to learn skills in information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity. Students will earn college credits, network with industry professionals, earn internships and gain real-world work experience in the fields of IT and computer science. Read more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/eymmrWMS

Today is the last day to apply for the second round of a #UNLV program connecting Nevada high school students to careers in information technology. Tech Ready Rebels gives Nevada high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to develop skills in information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity by connecting them to classes, internships, workshops and industry mentors. Read more about the first cohort of students and how to apply for the second iteration of the program: https://lnkd.in/geQQP3Gf

Congratulations to the Nevada students who participated in our first cohort of the IT Workforce Pipeline program, which helps students develop skills in information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity. Students were honored this weekend at a commencement ceremony at UNLV College of Engineering, where they were able to reflect on what they learned throughout the program with family, program mentors and UNLV faculty. Visit the link for more information about how to apply for the second iteration of the program: https://lnkd.in/gRWB3jCT

Are you a Nevada high school junior or senior interested in learning skills for a career in IT? The IT Workforce Talent Pipeline Project is a yearlong program that gives Nevada high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to develop skills in information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity. Enrolled students can end up with six college credits and industry credentials that will help in obtaining a job or advancing their education. Click here for more information about the program and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gRWB3jCT

Are you a Nevada high school junior or senior interested in learning skills for a career in IT? The IT Workforce Talent Pipeline Project is a yearlong program that gives Nevada high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to develop skills in information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity. Enrolled students can end up with six college credits and industry credentials that will help in obtaining a job or advancing their education. Click here for more information about the program and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gRWB3jCT

Title I funding to support teachers interested in taking the Homelessness & Housing Vulnerability MicroEd course has been extended for the academic year. This is the final opportunity to take the course with Title I funding. NIAE invites you to register for the course until Aug. 28. Register for courses here: https://lnkd.in/gq6mK7ps

A UNLV program that connects Nevada students to careers in information technology has received a new round of funding to support a second cohort of students. Tech Ready Rebels is a yearlong program that gives Nevada high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to develop skills in information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity. MGM Resorts International recently donated $120,000 towards the program’s operations for a second year. Students interested in applying can attend several information sessions this month, including tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 10. For more information on how to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gRWB3jCT

As one of the 2024-2025 NIAE grant awardees, Erin Smith, Ph.D., an assistant professor of mathematics education in the UNLV College of Education Department of Teaching and Learning, will study how to enhance math writing instruction for students. “Teacher feedback on any kind of school-based intervention is a critical step in just understanding the feasibility,” she said. “It’s been a long time since the three of us on this project and our graduate assistant have been in the classroom…that’s different from being in a classroom with kids and understanding the realities and demands of the classroom.” Read more about Dr. Smith's work and the work of our other grant winners here: https://lnkd.in/geHG3tcg

Four teams of UNLV faculty members will study teacher retention and other innovative teacher supports as the 2024-2025 grant recipients for the National Institute for the Advancement of Education. Read more about our winners here: https://lnkd.in/geHG3tcg