Our Work

• Early Childhood Education

  

  Education is the foundation of a good life, which is why it’s essential that children enter school ready to learn. Early childhood education is one of the most effective methods of closing learning gaps that form in a child’s first five years of life. Our goal is to increase the number of 3 and 4 year olds attending pre-kindergarten programs and reading on time.

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• High School Achievement

  

  Breaking the cycle of poverty starts in the classroom. When students receive support through middle school and high school, they can finish high school ready to succeed in college or career. Our goal is to improve graduation rates across Clark County, particularly in our most disadvantaged schools.

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• Post-Secondary Attainment

  

  Our economy is growing and changing, requiring workers who are highly trained and ready to take on new challenges. In a global, technology-focused economy, we need a skilled workforce to be competitive and address the needs of local companies. Our goal is to increase the percentage of adults with an associate's degree or higher.

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Resources

• Early Childhood Education Overview

  

  We prepare children to be ready to succeed once they reach kindergarten. By using research-based curriculum and long-term evaluation to understand what really works, United Way is working to improve early childhood education. See our strategies to address local challenges and outcomes we're working towards to reach our goal.

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• Early Childhood Education Report

  

  7 out of 10 Clark County children between the ages of 3 and 4 are not enrolled in early education centers. High quality early education programs helps children enter elementary school prepared to learn and read and helps parents earn more and miss less work. This report provides an overview of challenges and solutions aimed at improving early childhood education in Southern Nevada.

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• High School Achievement Overview

  

  We help high school students reach graduation day by providing the knowledge and skills needed to graduate. By supporting students through high school and ensuring they graduate ready to succeed in college and career, United Way is building an educational foundation for Southern Nevada. See our strategies to address local challenges and outcomes we're working towards to reach our goal.

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Related Community Stories

Caesars Entertainment HEROES team up at Long ES

October 2017

As part of their community HEROES program, over 70 Caesars Entertainment employees volunteered at Long Elementary School for United Way's 2nd Annual Day of Caring.  Murals from the students' favorite books were painted or freshened up in true team spirit and the school's garden was tended to, clearing the way for new fall plantings.  For me, the highlights were all the high-fives the students eagerly gave to volunteers at they walked the hallways in excitement. Long ES, its teachers and staff do an amazing job serving their neighborhood students and families.  This neighborhood has 29% of its population living in poverty, so attending a school with vibrant wall art and an outdoor garden is certainly an oasis. Thank you Long ES and Caesars Entertainment HEROES for your inspiring service!

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Caring for Rundle Cardinals

October 2017

This Day of Caring I had the pleasure of working with corporate partners from AT&T and Boyd Gaming to enhance Rundle Elementary's campus. Students were thrilled to see people from the community coming in to paint murals and plant gardens at their school. Some students even helped paint murals alongside volunteers. Watching students welcome volunteers and offer their assistance was a true reflection of how these learners are tomorrows leaders.

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