Job skills
Dayton Farmers Market is open for the season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 2:07pmThe Dayton Farmers Market has opened for the 2018 summer season. The market takes place every Saturday through September from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 60 Second Avenue and Highway 50.
Northern Nevada Dream Center to celebrate new Carson City location with open house
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 9:14amThe Northern Nevada Dream Center, a faith-based charitable organization serving the area's most needy residents, has moved to a new location at 3579 U.S. Highway 50 East, Suite 211, in the iStorage commercial center.
Eddy House Rummage Sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:34pmThere will be a Rummage Sale on Friday June 15 and Saturday, June 16 at Hunsberger Elementary School in Reno to benefit the Eddy House. Eddy House works with homeless and at-risk Reno youth to develop life and job skills necessary for sustainable independence.
This event is hosted by ArrowCreek Chef's Club and runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.
WHERE: Hunsberger Elementary is located at 2505 Crossbow Ct, Reno.
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Volunteers invited to Beautification Day this Sunday in Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 6:38pmThe nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties is inviting volunteers to help beautify the Dayton Food Pantry, the nonprofit garden center Community Roots & Shoots, and Healthy Communities grounds on Sunday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 209 Dayton Valley Road.
Carson City youth graduate from entrepreneur program through Juvenile Justice Services
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 7:21amThe Carson City Juvenile Services Department graduated seven local youth, ages 12-17 from the Entrepreneur Mindset Program. This is the third year this program has been facilitated at Juvenile Services and the sixth graduating class.
Community Roots and Shoots Hosts Thursday Open House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 9:14pmDAYTON, Nev. — Community Roots garden center has expanded to offer unique gifts, floral arrangements, and holiday centerpieces and is now located at 209 Dayton Valley Road. Part of the nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey, Community Roots and Shoots' proceeds help support community and school gardens, teen job skills programs and more.
Community Roots, a Self-Sustaining Nonprofit Garden Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 7:21pmDayton, Nevada – Beginning Oct. 1 through the annual seasonal close of Community Roots in late Fall, customers will receive 30 percent off of their entire purchase. The garden center is located at 60 Second Street and Highway 50 in Dayton. Fall hours are Monday-Friday from 11am-5:30pm, Saturdays 9am-5:30pm, and Sundays 10am-3pm.
Healthy Communities Meets Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 1:45pmRegional Meeting – Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ (HCC) monthly public breakfast meeting takes place on Thursday, Sept 14th at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center.
Retirement Announcements: The Coalition will honor Peggy Edwards, who is retiring this month, for many years of compassionate service and outstanding professionalism that has had an enormous and positive impact on our region.
Panel on Saturday to highlight opportunities For Dayton area employers
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 3:08pmThe Dayton Chamber of Commerce, Lyon Human Services, JOIN Inc, and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties are partnering to sponsor a panel presentation for area employers this Saturday, August 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Nevada Credit Union in Dayton.
Nevada agencies hire high school students with disabilities as summer Interns
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:39amMore than a dozen state agencies throughout Nevada are taking advantage of a unique program allowing high school students with disabilities to obtain work experience by serving as interns.
Lyon and Storey Regional Coalition Meets Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 8:53pmSilver Springs, Nevada - The monthly public meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties takes place at the Silver Springs Community Center at 9am on Thursday May 11th, 2017.
Guest speakers during the breakfast meeting include Diane Arvizo, Director of Homebuyer Services with Nevada Rural Housing Authority, and Heather Simola, Real Property Administrator with Nevada Rural Housing Authority.
Carson High School CTE program hosts Career Expo; Showcases CTE programs to students, community, employers
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 3:44pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson High School’s Career and Technical Education program is presenting its Career Expo Wednesday, March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the high school. The Expo is open to the general public as well as all Carson High School and Carson City middle school students.
WNC Launches Manufacturing Training Lab at Silver Stage High School
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/13/2016 - 1:14pmWestern Nevada College’s new manufacturing training hub in Silver Springs is delivering just what the local economy needs: technical education for rural high school students who are receiving the necessary training to enter a job-ready workforce.
Teens in Lyon County learn work, academic, and life skills through unique program
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 11:36amLYON COUNTY — This year the Comstock Youth Works program expanded to serve four of five Lyon County high schools and 80 teens from communities across Lyon County, with funding from a Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant through Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey.
Pioneer JAG Students Compete at CDC in Las Vegas
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 9:23amPioneer High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates prepare, compete, and now reflect on high performing work teams through their experiences at the Career Development Conference.
Governor Sandoval launches ‘Welcome To Nevada’ sign design contest for high school artists
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 3:14pmNevada’s welcome signs are about to get a complete refresh thanks to a Welcome to Nevada Design Contest. The contest, which is now underway, challenges Nevada’s high school artists to create official Welcome to Nevada signs that depict the Nevada brand and create a friendly welcome for travelers.
Carson High School Career and Technical Education program hosts Thursday Career Expo
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 4:36pmCarson High School’s Career and Technical Education program is presenting its Career Expo Thursday, Feb. 18 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the high school in Senator Square. The Expo is open to the general public as well as all Carson High School students.
Senator Square: Gearing up for the Carson High School talent show
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 8:22amThe annual talent show is coming up at Carson High School. The event will take place 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Carson Community Center. Auditions for the talent show will be on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2:05 p.m. in the upstairs cafeteria at CHS. Audition applications can be picked up from room No. 243 or the office. The CHS talent show is only open to ninth through 12th graders at CHS and cash prizes are awarded. The CHS chapter of FBLA is hosting this event. For more information, contact Mrs. Golik at 283-1737.
'Real Life of College' Seminar
WNC offers funding for dislocated worker training in machine tool, welding programs
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/02/2014 - 4:40pmWestern Nevada College has grant funding available for individuals who have lost their jobs and seek enrollment in an accelerated Machine Tool Technology or Welding Technology program.
Up to 12 students can receive up to $2,250 for the semester to cover student tuition, fees, books, and supportive services, and do not require income verification. Funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified participants who fulfill application requirements. Dislocated Worker programs for the spring semester begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Carson City campus.
Reply to a former Democrat(ic) candidate
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 9:02amThis is in reference to
1. http://carsonnow.org/reader-content/11/01/2014/amodei-and-minimum-wage
2. http://carsonnow.org/reader-content/10/28/2014/dave-cook-demonstrates-ex...
3. http://carsonnow.org/reader-content/10/25/2014/letter-one-year-obamacare...
These recent articles are a faithful representations of the Party Line. Of course that party line is dead wrong, but at least the writer does a good job presenting it.
Carson City Greenhouse Project among specialty crop grant recipients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/07/2014 - 11:08amThe Carson City Greenhouse Project at Carson High School is one of 14 projects in Nevada to receive specialty crop block grant money designed for organizations that promote and enhance speciality crops through education, research, marketing and production, the Nevada Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.
The $21,577 in grant money earmarked for the Greenhouse Project will help fund the Growing America’s Future Farmer program, said JoAnne Skelly, extension educator with the University of Nevada and grant writer for the Greenhouse Project.
Carson City District Attorney's Office presents Mom’s Program awards
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 3:03pmCarson City District Attorney Neil Rombardo and Assistant District Attorney Mark Krueger recognized moms and their children at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.
The awards were in recognition of the first graduating pre-school class of the District Attorney’s Moms Program and recognition to the moms for learning new parenting and job skills to help them into the future, according to a news release.
Karen Abowd announces run for second Carson City Board of Supervisors term
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 3:30pmKaren Abowd on Tuesday announced her second run as Carson City Supervisor Ward I, citing her desire to see through many projects currently in process, as well as her commitment to the future of Nevada’s Capital City.
“Carson City has gone through some tough economic times and continues to,” Abowd said. “We have needed to be careful in our planning and how we spend available dollars in order to create sustainable, relevant opportunities that have immediate positive impacts, and build a future we can be proud to leave our children and grandchildren.”
Carson City to host 50 employers at Feb. 21 job fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 11:07amCarson City area job seekers will have a chance to meet with at least 50 employers Feb. 21 at an employment fair at the community center.
The fair runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. inside the gym area of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. It is being sponsored by Carson City Health and Human Services, JOIN, Inc. and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
Friday tourism and hospitality workshop will build job skills
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 4:33pmThe Western Nevada College Tourism and Hospitality Career Center is offering a training opportunity on Friday, Oct. 18, 1:30-4:30 p.m., to those seeking employment or advancement opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry.
The Guest Service Gold certification workshop will be at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 10 Hospitality Way, in north Carson City.
Carson High School Students Design Custom Debit Card
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/04/2013 - 3:54pmCarson High School in Carson City now has its own “Senators” debit card for student checking accounts. The card was designed by students through a contest held by Greater Nevada Credit Union, which has an educational branch inside of the high school.
Veterans gain job skills while reducing Lake Tahoe wildfire risk
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:54pmBy Cheva Heck
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A crew of military veterans who are preparing for future employment while they're helping to protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire were visited today by U.S. Forest Service and California Conservation Corps officials.
Gov. Sandoval Dines with Dayton Students and Community Leaders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 11:41amDayton High School’s Culinary Arts class, one of Lyon County School District’s many Career and Education classes, prepared and served an elegant luncheon for Governor Brian Sandoval and area officials and community leaders Wednesday.
Thanking the students, Governor Sandoval said, “I had an opportunity last week to have lunch with former President George W. Bush at the Bellagio in Vegas. This lunch is every bit as good as what is offered at the Bellagio. This was very professional; the service was impeccable. You should be proud. You all have bright futures ahead of you.”
Dayton Health Fair Features Free Immunizations for Children and Adults
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 6:54pmThe Dayton Task Force has organized its annual, free community health fair for Saturday, May 14 from 9:30am-3pm at Community Roots nursery on Highway 50.
The fair will feature free immunizations for both children and adults, free blood pressure checks, and interactive booths offering education on diabetes, tobacco use cessation and prevention, gang prevention and awareness. The fair will also offer information on many other community groups, such as Dayton Task Force and Dayton Food Pantry, as well as health services in the Dayton region.
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Silver City Plans a Summer Full of Family Fun
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 5:03pmThe Silver City Community Partners, formerly known as the Silver City Task Force, has announced a full summer schedule of community events and programs. The tightknit community of Silver City works together to offer a free summer youth program, monthly community dinners, cultural events, a volunteer library, cooking lessons, and a community garden.