batteries included

Nevada Partners has begun many programs designed to assist youth in preparing for success in life. In March of 2006, Nevada Partners began teaching its’ Leadership classes at five City of Las Vegas Recreation Centers throughout the area. At the completion of the classes, 85 youth were successfully placed into summer employment and received great reviews from their employers. This initiative was funded in part through Incentive Funds from the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board. 

One of the key goals of the Batteries Included Initiative is to reduce the drop out rate in Clark County.  Currently, Nevada ranks second to last in the nation for the rate of students who successfully complete high school within four years.   

The collaboration between the City of Las Vegas and Nevada Partners has been extremely successful.  The Batteries Included program was recognized with the Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation Award at the Transforming Local Government Conference in Seattle, Washington.

The Batteries Included collaboration provided youth activities to augment the recreation program services offered by the City with education, career exploration and summer internships and work experiences for eligible youth provided by Nevada Partners.

The Leadership classes taught by Nevada Partners instructors focus on self esteem, character development, and leadership skills necessary to succeed in school and life.  In addition, all students received academic assessments to identify any indicators for dropping out such as tardiness and absenteeism, credit deficiency, and high school proficiency.