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Students with a Cause PSA Contest
The Richard Harris Law Firm – Las Vegas, Nevada is challenging Southern Nevada teens to compete in its annual video public service announcement (PSA) contest this month.
This year’s contest focuses on the topic of bullying. Currently enrolled high school students (grades 9 to 12) in Clark County are encouraged to submit their self-made video PSA for consideration.
The Richard Harris Law Firm encourages students to creatively express true stories and life experiences to illustrate the important issue of bullying in society.
To enter the PSA contest, students must upload their video to YouTube (with parent/guardian permission, if under the age of 18) and email a link of the video to psa2013@richardharrislaw.com.
There is no charge for entry and participants may submit up to two video PSAs.
Entries must be received by May 24, 2013.
First place winners will receive the choice between an Apple MacBook with Apple Final Cut Express HD or a $1,500 gift card to an electronics store. A $500 donation will be made to the first place winner’s school. The second place winner will receive a $500 gift card to an electronics store.
More information about the 2013 Students with a Cause PSA Contest can be found at - http://www.StudentsWithACause.com/
BadAss Dash Fundraiser for Autism Speaks in Las Vegas! Plus Kids Dash Event for 4-13 year olds!
2nd Annual Homeowners Night Wednesday, May 22nd – All Homeowners Need to Know about Building Permits
| Homeowners Night Scheduled For Wednesday, May 22 Meeting Is A Chance For Citizens To Learn About Permitting Process |
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The city of Las Vegas will host its second annual “Homeowners Night” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at the Development Services Center, located at 333 N. Rancho Drive. At the meeting residents can learn about how to obtain a permit for work previously performed on their homes, get information on what work requires a permit, and apply for permits for new work. Topics that will be discussed include: • Permit applications City staff members will be present to answer questions related to building permits, neighborhood issues and zoning violations. In addition, residents will also be able to take advantage of the city’s year-round amnesty program that allows homeowners to self-disclose non-permitted or non-code compliant work in their homes without experiencing any penalties for the required plan review and permit fees. The city’s building codes are the minimum best practices approach to ensuring that when someone enters your home or business, their safety, health, usability, accessibility and comfort are reasonably assured. Plan reviews and permits for inspections are required by the city to ensure that these minimum standards are met. |
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Amnesty Program Underway For Residential Construction Done Without Permits
Southern Nevada building departments are encouraging homeowners to participate in an amnesty program for the month of May that waives penalties on self-disclosed residential construction work done without permits.
During the amnesty period, which coincides with Building Safety Month, homeowners in Clark County and the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Mesquite and Boulder City will be subject to paying normal fees for permits, inspections and plan reviews, but not penalties. Fees for residential-related construction range from $60 to more than $400, depending on the project.
The primary goal of the Residential Amnesty Program is to encourage safety and self-disclosure of non-permitted work and to obtain compliance, officials said. Obtaining building permits is not only mandated by law but will also guard your safety and help ensure you protect what is likely your single largest investment: Your home.
The Residential Amnesty Program allows homeowners to obtain permits without penalties for work performed on:
• Room additions of less than 600 square feet
• Interior or exterior alterations
• Kitchen or bathroom remodeling
• Patio covers
• Electrical or plumbing work
• Block wall repairs, installations and replacements
• Furnace and air conditioning replacement
• Hot water heaters and water softeners
• Self-contained hot tub installations
• Fences greater than six feet in height
• Sheds or accessory structures greater than 120 square feet
• Garage conversions
• Retaining walls up to 4 feet in height
These examples represent only a few of the many projects that need permits. Homeowners should check with their local building department for specific allowances and permitting requirements. Please note that all other fees, permits and costs associated with the issuance of a building or other permit shall remain in effect during the residential amnesty period.
Building officials say the most common residential projects built on residential property without the necessary permits are garage conversions, room additions, patio covers and water heater installations.
To apply for the Residential Amnesty Program, a homeowner must first contact the building department in the jurisdiction in which the home is located to obtain the necessary permit forms and fees. As part of the Residential Amnesty Program, the homeowner must also take part in a five-minute educational training session regarding the building permit process and importance of obtaining those permits.
Applications for the Residential Amnesty Program, displayed below, should be submitted to the Building Department for the homeowner’s jurisdiction. The Residential Amnesty Program must reflect work that is permitted under current code or was allowed under the code of record at the time of installation.
Local building departments:
• The Clark County Building Department’s Permit Application Center is located at 4701 W. Russell Road and may be reached at (702) 455-3000 or www.ClarkCountyNV.gov.
• The Las Vegas Building and Safety Department is located in the Development Services Center, 333 North Rancho Drive, and may be reached at (702) 229-6251 or www.lasvegasnevada.gov.
• The Henderson Community Development and Services Department, Division of Building and Fire Safety is located in the Development Services Center located in Henderson City Hall at 240 Water Street. The may be reached at (702) 267-3600 or at www.cityofhenderson.com.
• The City of North Las Vegas Permit Application Center is located in City Hall at 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North and may be reached at (702) 633-1577 or www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
• The Mesquite Building Department, Division of Development Services, is located at 10 East Mesquite Boulevard and may be reached at (702) 346-2835 or www.mesquitenv.gov.
• The Boulder City Building Department Permit Application Center is located at 401 California Avenue and may be reached at (702) 293-9282 or www.bcnv.org.
Attention Parents: DANGEROUS Bill in NVLeg Puts Diabetic Children at Risk in Public Schools!
Our state legislature is considering a bill that would allow ANY STAFF at a school to inject a student with insulin. To get an idea how complex administering a shot can be and the safety precautions necessary read this article about how to inject insulin. Or better yet ask the parent of any child who has to do it. This is complex information take a look at a sample dosage pocket card.
I am shocked that Senator Hardy who is a family physician would suggest such a bill. He of all people should know what could go wrong when a child is mis-administered insulin in the wrong environment. Safety should be his first and foremost concern above all else.
Additionally that Mo Dennis who himself has 5 children would propose a bill that puts kids at risk and ZERO liability to the school district or its personnel for fatal mistakes sickens me. Read between the lines – liability equals death – that simple. Children with diabetes for the purposes of this bill are expendable. As a mother I don’t wish that on ANY child, ANY family, to experience a potential tragedy that no one is responsible to prevent.
Section 17 provides that a school nurse, unlicensed assistive personnel, other school personnel, the board of trustees of a school district, local health officers and the designees of local health officers are not subject to civil liability, and a school nurse, unlicensed assistive personnel and other school personnel and local health officers and designees of local health officers are not subject to any disciplinary action, for certain acts performed by any person in carrying out any duty or authorized activity set forth in this bill.
The justification was that some children with diabetes may not be able to participate in activities due to their disability. This simply is not true as covered by the Special Education rights of Parents and Children. Perhaps there are circumstances that an older child wants to self manage and self administer their own insulin in a high school setting – then write a bill covering that aspect of students whom want that right. A blanket bill covering from Kindergarten on that is too broad a reach.
The National Diabetes Foundation has a model for keeping kids safe at school. This bill does not fit that model. Read the complete Americans with Diabetes Foundation plan right here. It recommends training school staff but NOT requiring parents to come to the school or cut out school nurses.
Section 8 paragraph 2 discriminates against working parents or parents who have other children at home who can’t come to the school to manage their child’s diabetes.
- require the parent or guardian of a pupil to provide any service or assistance to the pupil to care for or manage the diabetes while the pupil is on the grounds of a public school, participating in certain activities or on a school bus.
Parents we need to get to work NOW to stop this very bad idea!
1.) First log onto this site: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Opinions/77th2013/A/
Select Bill number: SB320 - And give them your opinion.
2.) Contact your State Senator and State Assembly Representative and tell them you think this is a bad bill!
Link to Who is my State Senator?
Link to Who is my State Assembly Representative?
3.) Contact the bill sponsors and tell them this is a bad idea. Instead of putting medical care in the hands of well intentioned yet dangerously UNTRAINED, UNLICENSED, school staff let’s adequately fund school health programs to meet the minimum standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Primary Sponsor(s):
4.) Tell your friends.
5.) Participate in newspaper, social media, and local news source discussions on this issue.
Here is the text of the bill:
SB320
Title:
AN ACT relating to education; providing that a pupil with diabetes must not be prohibited from enrolling in a public school; requiring school nurses or, in certain circumstances, local health officers or the designees of local health officers, to prescribe training programs for employees of public and private schools who volunteer to serve as unlicensed assistive personnel; authorizing public and private schools to provide assistance to pupils with diabetes in the care and management of the disease under certain circumstances; authorizing the parent or legal guardian of a pupil with diabetes to request such assistance; prescribing the duties of unlicensed assistive personnel; providing for the authorization of a pupil with diabetes to self-administer medication and otherwise care for and manage the diabetes under certain circumstances; providing immunity from civil liability for school nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel and other school personnel, the board of trustees of a school district, the governing body of a private school, local health officers and the designees of local health officers under certain circumstances; providing an exemption for unlicensed assistive personnel from state licensing requirements for practicing nursing in this State; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Introduction Date:
Monday, March 18, 2013
Summary:
Revises provisions governing medical care in schools. (BDR 34-831)
Fiscal Notes:
Effect on Local Government: May have Fiscal Impact.
Effect on the State: Yes.
Effect on the State: Yes.
Digest:
Section 8 of this bill provides that the board of trustees of a school district or a principal of a public school shall not:
(1) prohibit any pupil with diabetes from enrolling in any public school in which the pupil would otherwise be able to enroll if the pupil did not have diabetes;
Note: Children today are not prohibited from attending any school in our district due to having diabetes as outlined in their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Special Education rights of children.
or (2) require the parent or guardian of a pupil to provide any service or assistance to the pupil to care for or manage the diabetes while the pupil is on the grounds of a public school, participating in certain activities or on a school bus.
Note: So your child could be EXCLUDED if you have to work and can’t come to campus to provide all care.
Section 9 of this bill requires each school nurse or, if a public school does not have a school nurse, the local health officer or the local health officer’s designee, to prescribe a training program for employees of public schools who volunteer to serve as unlicensed assistive personnel. The training program must include certain instruction and be provided by a school nurse, the local health officer or the local health officer’s designee, as applicable.
Section 10 of this bill establishes a procedure pursuant to which the parent or legal guardian of a pupil with diabetes in a public school may request that the public school provide assistance with the care and management of the diabetes while the pupil is on the grounds of a public school, participating in an activity sponsored by a public school or on a school bus.
Section 10 authorizes the school nurse or the principal, as applicable, to provide a written notice to all employees of the public school seeking volunteers to serve as unlicensed assistive personnel. The notice must provide that serving as unlicensed assistive personnel is voluntary and that employees who choose not to volunteer will not be subject to any retaliatory or disciplinary action, and must include a description of the training program prescribed pursuant to section 9 that employees must complete to become unlicensed assistive personnel.
Section 11.5 of this bill provides for the development of an individualized health plan for a pupil with diabetes by the school nurse or the local health officer or his or her designee, as applicable, upon the approval of a request submitted pursuant to section 10.
Section 12 of this bill describes the written authorization that the parent or legal guardian must submit to the school nurse or the principal of the school, as applicable, upon receiving approval of such a request, and section 13 of this bill sets forth the duties of the school nurse or principal, as applicable, upon receiving such an authorization.
Section 14 of this bill sets forth the specific acts that unlicensed assistive personnel may perform in assisting a pupil with diabetes.
Section 15 of this bill provides a procedure pursuant to which a pupil with diabetes may be authorized to self-administer medication for the treatment of the diabetes and otherwise care for and manage the diabetes while on the grounds of a public school, at an activity sponsored by a public school or on a school bus. Section 16 of this bill requires the State Board of Education, in cooperation with the State Board of Nursing, to adopt necessary regulations to carry out the provisions of sections 3-17 of this bill.
Section 17 provides that a school nurse, unlicensed assistive personnel, other school personnel, the board of trustees of a school district, local health officers and the designees of local health officers are not subject to civil liability, and a school nurse, unlicensed assistive personnel and other school personnel and local health officers and designees of local health officers are not subject to any disciplinary action, for certain acts performed by any person in carrying out any duty or authorized activity set forth in this bill.
Sections 19-32 of this bill set forth provisions similar to sections 3-17 which apply to private schools. Existing law requires a person who practices or offers to practice nursing in this State to be licensed by the State Board of Nursing. (NRS 632.315) Existing law also provides certain exemptions from that requirement. (NRS 632.340)
Section 33 of this bill revises those exemptions to include unlicensed assistive personnel who provide assistance to a pupil with diabetes in the care and management of the diabetes in accordance with the provisions of sections 3-17 or 19-32. 
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Family Connect Summer Resource Fair May 15th
Volunteers are also needed for this event. Click here for details.
Sex Education in CCSD
Check out the Sin City Siren on the fight for comprehensive sex education in Nevada. We have the 4th highest rate of teen pregnancy in the nation. Right now schools in Las Vegas provide ZERO information about contraception. It is abstinence only which in my opinion is dangerous.
Students will always seek out information about sex. Shouldn’t we empower those who work with our kids every day to give them age appropriate, scientifically factual information instead of shaming them.
These are the important parts all parents need to know about the sex education bill – Thank You Sin City Siren for the analysis.
Here’s what you need to know about this comprehensive sex education bill:
- It focuses on medically accurate as well as age-appropriate education. So, no, you’re Kindergartener is not going to be learning the Kama Sutra. But, at developmentally appropriate times, students will learn about anatomy, healthy relationships, pregnancy prevention, and sexually transmitted diseases.
- There’s a strong foundation for building healthy relationships to oneself and others. Understanding our own personal boundaries; learning that “no means no” as well as what consenting to sex means; defining intimate partner violence — of which our youth are particularly vulnerable — as well as rape. This may be the one and only time students learn what these things are, as well as what a healthy partnership looks and feels like.
- Inclusive scope on human sexuality and gender. It’s not comprehensive if it leaves out a part of the human experience. LGBTQI: Our kids should learn what each of those letters stands for. And nobody should put the “others” (i.e. non-hetero-normative kids) in a corner.
- Human trafficking. ‘Nuff said.
- Standardized curriculum and the administrative teeth to enforce it state-wide.
- Continuing education for teachers. None of us are born knowing it all.
So, let’s do this thing! Let’s end Nevada’s walk-of-shame on sex education!
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For parents curious this is the entire sex education regulation for the Clark County Public School district published below. I have researched and researched and none of the people making these decisions is an easily located public record. Nor have I in the last 3 years of regularly blogging about schools in our community ever have found a notice for the public to become part of this committee. Its a far dirtier business than sex ed that this takes place behind closed doors.
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION 6123
INSTRUCTION IN THE HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, RELATED
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, SEXUAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND ACQUIRED
IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)
I. The Board of School Trustees authorizes the establishment of units of instruction on the human reproductive system, related communicable diseases, sexual responsibility, and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
A. Recognizing the sensitive nature of this area of instruction, the Board shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of:
1. Five parents of children who attend schools in the Clark County School District.
2. Four representatives, one from each of four of the following professions or occupations:
a. Medicine or nursing.
b. Counseling.
c. Religion.
d. Pupils who attend school in the district, or
e. Teaching.
3. A male and female student will be appointed as non-voting members to serve as a resource to the committee.
B. This committee shall advise the Superintendent, who shall advise the Board concerning the content of and materials to be used in the units of instruction and the recommended grade levels for which the instruction is offered. The final decision on these matters will be made by the Board.
C. The concepts and topics for each grade or course are contained in the district’s Sex Education Operational Guide for K-12 Curriculum Development. Teaching units will be prepared and instruction will be based within specific guidelines contained in this document.
D. All instructional materials used in classroom presentations must be reviewed by the Sex Education Advisory Committee and approved by the Superintendent, and then presented to the Board for approval. New materials or those not previously approved may be submitted to the Instructional Division for appropriate action.
E. The subjects of the units of instruction may be taught only by a teacher or school nurse whose qualifications have been previously approved by the Superintendent and the Board.
F. The parent or guardian of each student to whom the units of instruction are offered must first be furnished written notice that the instruction will be offered. The notice must be given in the usual manner used by the district to transmit written material to parents and must contain a form for the signature of the parent or guardian of the student consenting to the student’s attendance. Upon receipt of the written consent of the parent or guardian, the student may attend the instruction. Any student who does not have written consent must be excused from such attendance without any penalty as to credits or academic standing.
G. All instructional materials to be used in the units of instruction must be available for inspection by parents or guardians of students at reasonable times and locations prior to the actual instruction. Appropriate written notice of the availability of the material must be furnished to all parents and guardians.
Legal Reference: NRS Section 389.065 Courses of Study
Review Responsibility: Instructional Division
Adopted: [6123: 8/13/81]
Revised: 9/24/81; 10/9/90; 3/24/92
Pol Gov Rev: 6/28/01
Tips for Relocating to Las Vegas with a Special Needs Student – IEP
Moving to a new town is never easy. Add to it when you need to enroll your child in a new school and ensure they stay on a good path with their special education program the task feels overwhelming.
As a Mom who has been there and done that here are some tips for working with Clark County Public Schools to help your child make an easy transition into a new school.
1.) Bring all of your own copies of your documents. If you can before you leave the town you are moving from get a copy of your child’s special education file. Due to privacy concerns these files can take extra weeks to transfer to the new school district. Bringing in your own copy will save you weeks because some meetings cannot be scheduled without verification of your child’s eligibility for special education services.
If your child has a severe intellectual or physical disability, non ambulatory or medically fragile contact the John F. Miller special School of Las Vegas. Read this article about the campus that just opened in February 2013.
This is a video of equipment used at the school in its old location
2.) As soon as you have a signed lease (you do not need the utilities turned on yet) go down to the school office and sign up your child for school. Bring the IEP documents with you. Make sure you are not giving the school your only copy. I recommend keeping a copy at home in an electronic file you can also email back to those you work with should the file ever get lost.
Click Here – How to Enroll Your Child in School Brochure
Click Here – Clark County Public Schools Registration Form
Click Here – Zoning Tool Clark County Schools
This site will tell you based on a specific address what school you are zoned to attend. Do not rely on representations from any other website or even neighbors as the zoning maps change faster than the unofficial websites update. Even if a school is so close you can throw a rock at it from your new home, you may not be zoned for it.
If you have transportation challenges that are frustrated by your child’s disability status for example you can get a wheelchair to the school closest to your home, but you are not zoned for that location be prepared to complete a zoning variance form and present that with your initial enrollment paperwork. It requires that the principals of both the school your family is zoned for and the school you are not zoned for approve the request along with the district. The district zoning variance policy further allows an administrator to approve a zone variance request if it is in the best special education interests of the child.
Click Here – Clark County School District Zoning Variance Policy
If your child needs to attend a special stand alone program the school district will provide transportation which is included as part of the IEP. Do not contact the transportation department directly until you have an IEP issued by CCSD.
3.) Give the district one business week to reply to your child’s registration package. Make sure you wait no longer than 10 days to ensure that there is an IEP appointment set for your child.
4.) Become familiar with Nevada’s Special Education Rights of Parents and Children prior to your first meeting.
5.) Connect with Nevada Pep. Nevada PEP is a nonprofit organization that provides information, services and training to Nevada families of children with disabilities. They offer classes on how to best advocate for your child with disabilities. You can sign up to receive individualized help – click here.
6.) When working with special education always ask when you can expect to hear back. Know if any deadlines as outlined in your rights as a parent have passed when you enter into scheduling conversations. You can attend an IEP meeting by phone if you are not yet located in the Las Vegas area but have come to the state and physically signed a lease agreement and have completed all forms at the school. Don’t delay the first IEP appointment because this meeting will give the team at your child’s new school an idea of what resources will need to be in place.
Generally the special education staff I have worked with in Las Vegas have all been exceedingly professional and know their deadlines and the applicable law. But there are times when you do have to stand up for your child as I had to a couple of years ago. Every child has a right to privacy. Every child has a right to a special education plan that meets their individual needs.
Science and Technology Festival FREE Family Fun May 4th at Cashman Center
Science and Technology Expo
Saturday, May 4
10 AM – 7 PM Cashman Center
The Festival culminates in an all-day Expo. Exhibitors from science-related organizations and businesses will offer engaging hands-on activities, entertainment and education. It’s a one-of-a-kind day of learning – cleverly disguised as fun. Enjoy the sounds of the Banana Slug String Band on our Festival main stage and watch as students compete for the Grand Prize in the Rubicks Cube challenge.
There is something fun for everyone to do at the 2013 Science and Technology Expo…See robotics demonstrations – check out dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures – test your balance on a slackline – star gaze using special telescopes and filters – play in a pre-kindergarten science discovery zone – let amazing insects bug you! – see what it takes to build really cool things – touch giant ice age fossils discovered right here in our valley – watch planetarium shows that map the night sky – cheer on your favorite Rubik’s Cube team – launch a rocket – meet live animals – do physics demonstrations – blow something up! – see what it takes to engineer the next big technological wonder – learn super fun ways to improve math skills – touch the technology of the future in our Tech Zone — and so much, MUCH more!
April is National 9-1-1 Education Month
There is no better time than now to go over how to call 9-1-1 and when to call 9-1-1 with your kids.
Check out this article from KidsHealth about how to teach your child to call 9-1-1.
National 9-1-1 Education Month Tip of the Day#LVMPD twitter.com/LVMPD/status/3…
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) April 26, 2013
Cinemark Theaters Hire 16 Year Olds
If your student is interested in part time employment with Cinemark Theaters they will need to print out an application and bring it in person to their closest Las Vegas area Cinemark Theater. 
Las Vegas – Century 16 Santa Fe Station
Las Vegas – Century 16 South Point and XD
Las Vegas – Century 16 Suncoast
Las Vegas – Century 18 Sam’s Town
Las Vegas – Century Orleans 18
Print out a job application here.
City of Henderson Hiring 16 Year Olds for Summer Work
There are a limited number of jobs in our community that will hire 16 year olds. Check out this list available on the City of Henderson website.
The time to apply for this summer is NOW. Don’t wait!
| Job Title: | RECREATION ASSISTANT – PART-TIME/SEASONAL |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Thu. 05/30/13 12:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Salary: | $8.25 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Seasonal |
| Location: | Henderson, Nevada |
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Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of tasks in support of Recreation programs, including equipment and material deliveries, food preparation, monitoring and assisting with the supervision of individual programs, team sports, and activities, event set-up and execution, customer service, miscellaneous office duties; and related duties as assigned.
Note: Days and Hours will vary and may include weekend shifts. |
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Education, Training, and Work Experience
Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application. Any combination of education and/or work experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combination: previous experience in areas related to job assignment. Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certificates Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certifications within the first three (3) months of employment. Some positions require a State of Nevada Food Handler’s permit and completion of Safe Serve training. |
| REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/ASSESSMENT INFORMATION: |
| DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire |
| SELECTION PROCESS: |
| The selection process will consist of an employment application package screening. The best qualified candidates may be invited to participate further in the assessment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment is subject to successful completion of background investigation and a City-paid, pre-employment, post-offer drug and alcohol test. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
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| Job Title: | LIFEGUARD WITHOUT WSI CERTIFICATE – PART-TIME/SEASONAL |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Sat. 06/01/13 12:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Salary: | $8.57 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Seasonal |
| Location: | Henderson, Nevada |
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Under immediate supervision, maintains safety and prevents accidents in the swimming pool and facilities through alert observation of swimmers and guests; performs rescues and emergency first aid procedures as needed; and performs related duties as assigned.
Note: Days and Hours will vary and may include weekend shifts. |
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Education, Training, and Work Experience
Must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn and perform the duties of a Lifeguard in the City of Henderson. Special Requirements, Licenses and Certificates Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Automated External Defibrillator (A.E.D.) certifications. Candidates must present original, applicable certificates at the time of interview. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification can be obtained through the City of Henderson or a number of other agencies in the Henderson area. For information on registration in City-sponsored classes, please contact (702) 267-5870, refer to the Aquatics portion of the Henderson Happenings brochure or check online at http://www.cityofhenderson.com/parks. For a listing of other providers of American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, please contact the American Red Cross at (702) 791-3311. |
| REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/ASSESSMENT INFORMATION: |
| DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire |
| SELECTION PROCESS: |
| The selection process will begin consist of an employment application package screening. The best qualified candidates may be invited to participate further in the assessment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment background investigation, medical and/or physical examination, and/or drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
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| Job Title: | LIFEGUARD WITH WSI CERTIFICATE – PART-TIME/SEASONAL |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Sat. 06/01/13 12:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Salary: | $9.64 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Seasonal |
| Location: | Henderson, Nevada |
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Under immediate supervision, maintains safety and prevents accidents in the swimming pool and facilities through alert observation of swimmers and guests; performs rescues and emergency first aid procedures as needed; teaches water safety, swimming and diving classes; and performs related duties as assigned.
Note: Days and Hours will vary and may include weekend shifts. |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: |
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Education, Training, and Work Experience
Must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a certified Lifeguard in the City of Henderson. Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certificates Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate, CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate, Automated External Defibrillator (A.E.D.) certificate and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate at time of hire. Candidates must present original, applicable certificates at the time of interview.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/Water Safety Instructor certification can be obtained through the City of Henderson or a number of other agencies in the Henderson area. For information on registration in City-sponsored classes, please contact (702) 267-5870, refer to the Aquatics portion of the Henderson Happenings brochure or check online at http://www.cityofhenderson.com/parks. For a listing of other providers of American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/Water Safety Instructor, please contact the American Red Cross at (702) 791-3311.
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| REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/ASSESSMENT INFORMATION: |
| DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire |
| SELECTION PROCESS: |
| The selection process will begin consist of an employment application package screening. The best qualified candidates may be invited to participate further in the assessment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment background investigation, medical and/or physical examination, and/or drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
NOTE: Application status is available online on the City of Henderson website. Eligible applicants for part-time/seasonal positions will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if they are moving forward in the assessment process. If you are not contacted your application will remain active for up to one (1) year from the opening date listed on this job announcement, or until the City announces that it is accepting applications for this classification. |
| Job Title: | VOLUNTEER – COURT INFORMATION DESK |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Job Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Henderson, Nevada |
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Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of work in support of assigned department; and performs related duties as assigned.
NOTE: THE ADVERTISED POSITIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE HENDERSON JUSTICE FACILITY INFORMATION DESK. THIS POSTING WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. |
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Education, Training, and Work Experience
Must be at least 16 years of age (other specific age requirements may be required depending on volunteer assignment); any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance in area assigned. Desirable Qualifications |
| REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/ASSESSMENT INFORMATION: |
| DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: 1) Completed City of Henderson Volunteer Application 2) Completed Henderson Police Department Criminal Background Authorization Volunteer Application and Background Authorization can be downloaded by clicking the following link: Volunteer Forms |
| SELECTION PROCESS: |
| Volunteer applicants will be interviewed for positions upon receipt of a completed application and successful completion of the background process.
All applicants will be notified when their background investigation has been completed via phone or email.
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YMCA Has Open Lifeguard Positions for 16 Year Olds and Up
Seasonal Lifeguard |
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| February 01, 2013 – April 30, 2013 | |
| Location: | Las Vegas, NV |
| Salary Range: | $9.00 – $12.27 per hour |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Employment Type: | Seasonal – Part Time |
| Department: | Aquatics |
| Branch: | All Branches |
| Description: | Under the direction of the Aquatic Director or Coordinator the lifeguard monitors activites in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers. Maintains all areas in and around the aquatic facility. Communicates the function and mission of the association to members, staff, and guests of the YMCA as well as the general public. |
| Duties: | Enforces aquatic safety and maintenance standards and guidelines. Monitors all activities in the aquatic area; assures the safety of members and guests as the single overriding objective. Follows specific national and association standards as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual. Maintains and records chemical readings, temperature and daily attendance sheet as scheduled. Maintains needed aquatic certifications. Builds and maintains a high standard of member service with all members. Promotes association programs and objectives as well as the national goals of the YMCA, including character development. |
| Qualifications: | High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be at least 16 years of age. The following certifications are required and must be current: YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional (includes AED), First Aid, and Oxygen (within 30 days of employment). Interviews will be conducted during the months of March and April. The YMCA’s outdoor aquatic season will begin May 27 through September 2. Please do not call about the status of your application, you will be notified once your appliation has been reviewed. |
Here is the complete job description to download.
Healthy Kids Day Saturday April 27th at all Las Vegas Area YMCA Locations
HEALTHY KIDS DAY – SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2013 10AM-NOON
Come get a jump on summer! The Y’s Healthy Kids Day is a FREE event at all FOUR locations designed to get kids moving and learning and families living healthier.
Join us for interactive games, entertainment, wellness screenings, demonstrations and more!
New members signing up at the Y on April 27, 2013 will have their joining fee waived and receive a FREE program! While you’re here, learn about our Summer Day Camp too.
Job Openings for Teenagers 16 and Up with the City of Las Vegas
I found positions for teens 16 years and up with the city of Las Vegas. Your child would need to go to the city website and complete an online application.
The City of Las Vegas Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department offers a variety of year-round and seasonal hourly employment opportunities for qualified candidates seeking to work in a fun-filled, rewarding environment. The City of Las Vegas accepts applications year-round for these positions and will keep them on file for a period of six months. Qualified applicants will be called for an interview when a position becomes available.
These are a few positions that were open during my check going into summer vacation. Refer to the job website for what is open right now.
| Job Title: | HOURLY – Instructor 1 |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
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| May include assignments in, but not limited to: Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, Sports Office, Cultural Centers, Adaptive Recreation Centers, Active Adult Centers, Sports Centers/Complexes, Seasonal Camps, Aquatics Centers/Pools
Supervision Received |
| EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: |
| Provides basic instruction to participants registered in classes; greets participants; provides facility tours; explains facility programs to participants; sets up/takes down equipment for program and/or special event; prepares curriculum guidelines for proposed classes; prints Activity Role Sheet; conducts role call. |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: |
| Minimum 16 years of age. Minors are required to have a work permit issued by Clark County Youth and Family Services designated for City of Las Vegas employment. Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment hair drug test and complete background check (parental consent is required for minors). Has a good working understanding of basic instruction techniques to lead participants on various recreation, cultural and leisure classes. When assigned to Adaptive Recreation programs, must have experience in working with people with disabilities and the associated behaviors. Bilingual skills are desirable. |
| Job Title: | HOURLY – Laborer |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
| May include assignments in, but not limited to: Aquatics Centers/Pools
Supervision Received |
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| Performs routine maintenance of buildings, fields, equipment and pools under the direction of full-time or part-time classified staff | |
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| Minimum 16 years of age. Minors are required to have a work permit issued by Clark County Youth and Family Services designated for City of Las Vegas employment. Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment hair drug test and complete background check (parental consent is required for minors). Must have some knowledge of tools, cleaning items and maintenance equipment. Bilingual skills are desirable. |
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| Job Title: | HOURLY – Lifeguard |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
| May include assignments in, but not limited to: Aquatics Centers/Pools
Supervision Received |
| EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: |
| Safeguards pool and patrons; may set up/take down equipment for program and/or special event |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: |
| Minimum 16 years of age. Minors are required to have a work permit issued by Clark County Youth and Family Services designated for City of Las Vegas employment. Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment hair drug test and complete background check (parental consent is required for minors). Must hold current certification from American Red Cross in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Bilingual skills are desirable.
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| Job Title: | HOURLY – Monitor |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
| May include, but not limited to assignments in: Sports Fields, Gymnasiums, Fitness Rooms or Areas, Game Rooms, Racquetball Courts, Ball Rooms, Dance Rooms, Hallways, Gymnastics Rooms, Entrance Ways to Facilities, Parking Lots, Parks, Programming Rooms, Restrooms, Multipurpose Rooms |
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| Greets and interacts with customers; views facility for safety concerns and communicates them to full-time or part-time classified staff; views facility for damage or repairs and communicates them to full-time or part-time classified staff; sets up and/or takes down equipment; cleans area and equipment; brings inappropriate behavior of customers to full-time or part-time classified staff; completes accident reports and communicates any injuries of customers/participants to full-time classified staff; ensures all customers have checked into the front desk; communicates to customers proper and safe use of equipment and facilities; scores games; oversees games/field environment for city sports leagues; distributes sports leagues materials and forms; prepares city fields with city sports leagues equipment; reports scores, field conditions, and game/participant issues to full-time or part-time classified staff; provides first aid supplies when necessary; ensure positive behavior is exhibited by all participants, parents, coaches and officials; may officiate City of Las Vegas sports leagues on an as needed basis |
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| Job Title: | HOURLY Assistant |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
| Assignments may include, but are not limited to: Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, Sports Office, Cultural Centers, Park Entry Booths, Adaptive Recreation Centers, Active Adult Centers, Sports Centers/Complexes, Seasonal Camps, Aquatics Centers/Pools. |
| EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: |
| Performs routine, entry-level work under close supervision; provides assistance to full-time or part-time classified staff or designee; assists with set up/take down of equipment and supplies for program or special event; ensures safety of participants is maintained; cleans area and equipment as directed. |
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Clark County Pools now Recruiting for Teens 15 1/2 and Up to Fill Summer Positions!
Clark County Parks and Recreation is currently recruiting to fill lifeguard positions for the 2013 pool season.
Positions are available for those 15 ½ and older from $9 to $15 per hour based on experience and certifications. The County’s Aquatics Department is seeking applicants to fill cashier, lifeguard, water safety instructor and management positions. Those who currently hold the American Red Cross lifeguard certification or who are interested in cashier positions can fill out an application online atwww.ClarkCountyNV.gov/parks. Those who wish to apply for a lifeguard or other water-related position must complete the Lifeguard Training Course at either the Hollywood Aquatics Center, 1550 S. Hollywood Blvd. near Las Vegas High School; or the Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility, 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road near Durango Drive.
There are currently 10 urban facilities and four rural facilities in Indian Springs, Logandale, Overton and Laughlin seeking applicants.
Those ages 15 and older can take the Lifeguard Training Course for the reduced rate of $70 if they sign an employment contract with Clark County Parks and Recreation. The cost is $140 to take the course without the contract. The course includes lifesaving skills, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, automated external defibrillator (AED) and emergency first aid. Pre-requisite skills include 300-yard continuous swim and a retrieval of a weighted object from 7 to 10 feet of water. All classes must be attended to successfully complete the course. The five-day course is held multiple times from now until the last course which begins May 2.
Those who are interested in lifeguard training, but may not yet be ready to complete the pre-requisites, can attend a lifeguard preparation course at Hollywood Aquatics Center. Trained staff will work with students to prepare them to pass pre-requisites for entry into the Lifeguard Training Course. After the class, students can come to practice and receive tips from staff. The class is offered from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 4; 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 29; and 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 12. Cost for the preparation course is $10.
In addition to traditional lifeguard training, this season Clark County Parks and Recreation introduced the interactive learning platform offered by the American Red Cross. For those with Internet access, applicants can build the same knowledge and skill as the traditional in-person training. The online format allows class participants to complete interactive lessons and activities on their own time at home. Instructor-led sessions reinforce learning and emphasize skills.
Registration, as well as dates and times for all classes, can be found online atwww.ClarkCountyNV.gov/parks. Applicants also can register for preparation, traditional and interactive lifeguard courses at any Clark County Parks and Recreation community center. Those interested can call the Clark County’s Aquatics Department at (702) 455-8508. Clark County Parks and Recreation also can be found on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. This information also is available via video.
Summer Jobs for Teens at the Las Vegas Pools
The city of Las Vegas will be hiring teens as young as 16 to work at pools in our community. Lifeguard training is required so interested students should plan now to be certified as well as start the employment process with the city. 
CCSD Summer School 2013 Details Now Posted
Full details can be found on the CCSD website.
***Contact the school counselor to pre-register your student into all summer school courses***
CPDD SUMMER SCHOOL
Phone: (702) 855-9751
Dates
Session One: June 17 – July 5
Times: 7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Session Two: July 8 – July 25
Times: 7:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
FEES
Original Credit – $100 per one-half credit - NO REFUNDS
Credit Recovery – $50 per one-half credit - NO REFUNDS
(Note: Students receive one-half credit per session.)
DESIGNATED CPDD SCHOOL SITES:
- Arbor View HS
- Basic HS
- Boulder City HS
- Canyon Springs HS
- Cimarron-Memorial HS
- Clark HS
- Del Sol HS
- Eldorado HS
- Las Vegas HS
- Legacy HS
- Palo Verde HS
- Rancho HS
- Sierra Vista HS
- Silverado HS
COURSE OFFERINGS
High School – Original Credit
- English 9, 10, 11, 12
- Algebra I, Algebra II
- Pre-Algebra, Geometry
- World History, U.S. History
- U.S. Government
- Health, Driver Education
- PE I, II, Lifetime Sports and Recreation
- Biology, Chemistry
- Study Skills - Limited enrollment Rancho HS Only
- Foods I - Limited enrollment Rancho HS Only
- Auto Technology I - Limited enrollment Sierra Vista HS Only
- Furniture and Cabinetmaking I - Limited enrollment Legacy HS Only
High School – Credit Recovery
- English 9, 10, 11, 12
- Algebra I, Algebra II
- Pre-Algebra, Geometry
- World History, U.S. History
- U.S. Government
- Biology, Chemistry
Middle School – Credit Recovery
- English 6,7,8
- Mathematics 6,7,8,Pre-Algebra 8
- U.S. Nevada History 7
- Reading 6,7
- Science 6,7,8
- U.S./Nevada History 7
- World Geography 8
PRE-REGISTRATION PAYMENT:
April 29 – June 10
1. CCSD School Counselors must pre-register students into needed courses for summer school.
2. Parents must pay online with a credit card from April 29 – June 10 to guarantee enrollment in course(s).
LATE WALK-IN REGISTRATION:
June 12-13 (Session I and Session II) & July 2-3 (Session II Only)
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Registration must be processed at the site where students will attend
- Openings in classes may be limited or closed during late registration
- No checks or credit cards accepted for late registration.
- Payment is by cash or money order only (payable to CCSD Secondary Summer School).
VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL ONLINE
June 17 – July 25
$100 per one-half credit – NO REFUNDS
- Register online April 8 – June 10 at www.ccsdde.net. Students must have approval from their counselors before registering.
- Parents must pay online with a credit card.
- Registration will not be permitted once summer school begins.
Original/Credit Recovery
- English 9
- English 10
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- World History
- U.S. History
- U.S. Government
- Personal Wellness I
- Personal Wellness II
- Driver Education
- Health
Credit Recovery Only
- English I Honors
- World Literature Honors
- Algebra I Honors
- Geometry Honors
- Algebra II Honors
- World History Honors
- U.S. History Honors
Visit Virtual High School Online for course offerings, registration, and additional information.
ACADEMY FOR INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY
June 17 – July 25
$100 enrollment fee plus $100 refundable book fee (where applicable)
Original/Credit Recovery
- English 9, 10, 11, 12
- American Literature
- World Literature
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Math of Personal Finance
- Geoscience
- Science Foundations
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- World History
- U.S. History
- U.S. Government
- Geography
- Personal Wellness I, II
- Health
- Computer Applications I
- Family Consumer Science
- Foods I
REGISTRATION
April 8 – June 10
Visit the Academy for Individualized Study website for course offerings, registration, and additional information.
Apprenticeship Program with the Local Steelworkers Union
Sheet Metal Local 88 Las Vegas, NV Accepts applications for apprenticeship the first Tuesday of each month between the hours of 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
NATURE OF WORK: A Union Sheet Metal Worker is one of the finest trained Craftsmen of all the building trades. They fabricate, install and service architectural sheet metal, kitchen equipment, and ductwork/equipment for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings. They also work with many materials including galvanized, copper, aluminum, brass, and a wide variety of specialty materials.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Both inside and outside, with exposure to excessive noise and vibration, which, if endured daily could cause bodily harm. The work varies considerably, depending upon the installation. Often the work is prepared in a shop then transported to the job for installation. Must work from ladders and scaffolds, sometimes from awkward positions.
BASE WAGE FOR TRAINED WORKER:
Commercial Journeyman: $42.01*
Commercial Apprentice: $18.90 – $35.71*
*Plus benefits: 401(K), Local Pension, National Pension, Health & Welfare, Apprentice/Journeyman Training, National Industry Fund, SMOI, NEMI.
TRAINING: The Training Center is a state of the art facility, which not only trains the apprentices and journeymen of Local #88, but is the International Training Center for Sheet Metal Industry. The Center is equipped with Computers for CAD drawing, sheet metal fabrication equipment, drafting, and welding (GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, Plasma, and Orbital). The Center is also equipped with a full Service and Testing and Air Balance Lab. The Training Center is accredited through the International Training Institute and an AWS accredited weld testing facility.
COST OF TRAINING: The JATC facility was built at a cost of 4 million dollars. There is no cost to the apprentice for training. Apprentices are required to purchase their own hand tools and drafting kits. An apprentice also receives credits with the College of Southern Nevada towards an Associate Degree, at no cost to the apprentice.
USUALLY EMPLOYED BY: Sheet Metal shops, heating and air conditioning contractors, stainless steel shops, specialty shops, manufacturing plants and others.
Applications must be submitted in person,
and you must meet the minimum qualification requirements.
NO EXCEPTIONS
Click HERE to download a copy of the application to have it filled out before you get to the training center. Make sure to have EVERY required document with you at the time you apply.
Visit the official training website of Sheet Metal Workers Union 88.
At: 2540 Marco Street Las Vegas, NV 89115
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: …
1.) Must also have the desire and aptitude to listen, learn and work with your hands and mind.
2.) Be at least 18 years of age.
3.) Possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
4.) Provide copies of the following documents at the time of application:
a. Birth Certificate
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
c. High School and College Grade Transcripts
d. Valid Driver’s License, Valid Nevada Driver’s License prior to acceptance
e. Military Release Papers DD-214 (if applicable)
f. Proof of Previous Sheet Metal Experience (if applicable)
5.) Pass a Basic Math and Reading Competency Exam administered by the Committee. Date to be decided by the committee.
6.) Appear before the JATC board for an oral interview.
7.) Those applicants selected are subject to a Substance Abuse Test: prior to being indentured.
For More Information call (702) 632-3014
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Apprenticeship Entrance Study SheetThe following is a guide to assist you in preparation for the reading and math test given as part of the Sheet Metal Local #88 Apprenticeship application process. This is only a general guide and is not all-inclusive. READING
MATH
The following is a list of websites that maybe helpful: math.com aplusmath.com themathpage.com 321know.com webmath.com |
Women of the Wild Camp $25 Per Person May 18th & 19th
I have four kids so going out into the wilderness with no modern conveniences might feel like a break. Check out this women’s only camp in Las Vegas that is close enough to town to get home if they need you back, and about 20 degrees cooler than the city.
Mothers and daughters can attend together as well. If you need a whole family camping adventure check out what the Girl Scouts offer with family camping at Camp Foxtail it is also $25 a person.
Women of the Wild Camp W.O.W
When:
Saturday May 18 – Sunday May 19 (All Day Event)
Where:
Camp Lee Canyon, 2601 Lee Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, Nv 89124
What:
Never been to Camp? Don’t worry about it! We will be guiding you all the way. This Womens only camp will teach you all of the basic outdoor skills you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. You will stay overnight in our rustic group cabins that will remind you of summer camp.
Daytime activities will include hiking, a High Ropes Challenge course, Dutch-oven cooking, Archery, Pressed Flower Card making, Rag Rug making, Mountain Biking and Fly-fishing skills.
Nightime activities include camp crafts, camp fires, movies, and a night hike. You can pick and choose activities to create your own schedule, so if you want to hang out by the fire or relax with a book – thats fine too!
The cost is $25/person.
A Dutch Oven Dinner will be provided on Saturday Night and a pancake breakfast will be provided on Sunday morning. Participants are responsible for the rest of their own food and bedding. Please call (702) 455-1905 for more information on how to register, space is limited to the first twenty-five participants.
Registering minors must be accompanied by a registering parent/legal guardian. Registration begins on 4/8/2013 Walk-in or online : http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.
Outdoor Adventure Trip to Zion Park – $5 a Person -Families Welcome! April 27th
Community Outdoor Adventure Trip : Zion National Park
When:
Saturday April 27, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N Walnut Road, Las Vegas NV 89115
What:
All ages, $5.00 per person, Registration begins Monday, March 4, 2013, Activity number: 1631.302 -http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration .Experience the great outdoors on this fun adventure to Zion National Park. Participants will travel by motor coach to the park. Once there families of all ages, can view the park by tram, eat a picnic on the grass, visit the gift shop or bond over a light hike.Walnut’s community programs support family togetherness, through the “Get Up & Get Moving” initiative and the “Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights”. Participants of all ages are welcome. Please be advised to dress in comfortable clothes for hiking, bring along a jacket and a bottle of water for hydrating. Food may be purchased in the park, or feel free to bring a picnic lunch. Strollers may be stored on the bus. No car seats are required.
Coach bus is ADA accessible. Please notify staff when registering if access is needed.
All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paid, supervising adult. (ratio 1 adult:4 children max). Stop by the front desk or call (702) 455-8402 for more details.
Wetland Park Weekend Walk April 27th
Wetlands Park Weekend Walk
When:
Saturday April 27, 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Where:
Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Ln, Las Vegas, Nevada 89122
What:
Would you like to explore the walking trails at the Clark County Wetlands Park? Join us for a series of morning walks on the “Wild Side” led by the Park’s volunteer educators, who will introduce you to the vistas and trails, ponds and streams, plants and wildlife that make the Clark County Wetlands Park Nature Preserve a very special place.
These guided nature walks are designed for parents to share with their children of elementary or middle school age. Adults willing to share programs with young ones are also welcome. Participants must be able to walk two to three miles on prepared trails over even terrain.
The programs are free, but space is limited, and advance registration is required. To register, or for more information, please call the Wetlands Park Information Center at (702) 455-7522.
No pets are permitted – please leave them at home.
Participants will meet their tour guides on the patio on the upper deck by the Kiosk at the Wetlands Park Nature Center (7050 E. Wetlands Park Lane, 89122) at 9:15 am to check in and complete required program release forms. The entrance to the Wetlands Park Nature Preserve can be hard to find, so please allow extra travel time. Nature walks will depart at 9:30 am, and will return to the parking lot by noon.
Please dress appropriately for the weather (layers allow the most comfort and flexibility). Closed toe shoes, hats, and sunscreen are always advised. Be sure to bring your own drinking water, binoculars to bring nature close, and cameras to record your finds.
Welcome to the water!
Clark County Park Police Ride Along Program
If you are interested how our county parks operate there is an opportunity to go on a ride along with the county park police.
Officers not only provide security to citizens, they meet and greet the public through face-to-face interactions and interventions to establish a rapport. Each year, the Park Police assist with community service projects including speaking to students for career days, bike maintenance clinics and programs related to a variety of safety issues.
Read the Division Commander’s Mission Statement and consider going on a police ride-along. Be a passenger in a marked police vehicle and go with officers on calls to see the type of work they do first hand. For more information call (702) 455-7532.
Safety Information for Clark County Parks
Park Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Enjoy your visit and remember to stay safe.
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If you observe a dangerous situation, see a piece of equipment that may be damaged or vandalized, a suspicious person, or another issue of concern, contact the Park Police at 455-7532.
If the situation is life-threatening call 911.
Las Vegas Pirate Fest April 26-28
PIRATES TO INVADE
LAS VEGAS
APRIL 26-28, 2013!!!
Aye Mates…It seems the Pirates will land in Las Vegas of all places!!!April 26-28, 2013, Lorenzi Park, just off US 95 and Rancho Road, you can experience the story of the ”Pirates of the Dry Lands“.
COST:
Adults (12 over)-$12.00,
Children-$8.00,
Senior and Service Personnel-$10.00
Every paid entry includes 2 free games at the Pirate Skills Area. Plus your ticket back is coupon for a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger with the purchase of a one at Carl’s Jr !! A Pirate’s Booty with every ticket!!
Pirate Fest Las Vegas will be a hands-on family oriented event!! Sponsored byCouncilman Ricki Barlow and the City of Las Vegas, we will feature music, entertainers, vendors, food, games, activities and more!! Here you won’t just “watch” the Pirates…… you “ARRR” the Pirate!!!! If you like the Pirates of the Carribean, you’ll love Pirate Fest Las Vegas!
There is a story behind our Pirate Fest. Our own “history” if you will. It is the “Legend of the Pirates of The Dry Lands”. Click on LEGEND for a taste of the backstory!! At Pirate Fest you will see and interact with the characters from the story but not just the back story, come see what has happened since everyone was cursed and ended up here!!
In fact this is the reason for Pirate Fest!! It is the anniversary of the Curse! Some feel that on the anniversary, if the proper conditions are met, they may be able to break the curse and return to the sea!! But they may need YOUR help!!! Pirate Fest is not just about pirates!
Pirate Fest is a fantasy festival. It seems as part of the curse, there were some fairies that were deposited here right with the pirates!!! They don’t really like the pirates and have started to rebuild their own Faerie Realm!! They would like the pirates to break the curse…and leave!
One of the crew members is a bit of a tinkerer. So he begins building his contraptions using steam of course!! His is a more “gentlemanly” pirate. One of the Pirate Captain’s takes him under his protection and his crew helps Thomas build his “airship” to escape the Curse and fly back to the seas!! Well..the Curse sent them crashing back to earth!! But they keep trying!!
So if your interests include Fairies or Steampunk, Pirate Fest is for you too! This isn’t a normal fair or festival, here you don’t just watch…. you participate!!
Need something new and exciting for the family to do? Maybe add a few things you might want to check off to your “bucket list”? The pirates think they may be able to break the curse…with YOUR help!! Come on out in April, the anniversary of the curse, and maybe with your assistance they can break the spell and return to the sea!! There will be games and activities here you will not seeanywhere else! Pirate Fest will have it all!!
We will be bringing the Pirate Fest to historic Lorenzi Park in the fourth weekend in April, 2013!! Lorenzi Park is undergoing a complete renovation and Pirate Fest will be the FIRST event in the new park!!! There are plans for a “Pirate Invasion” at the Fremont Street Experience and other Pirate tie-in events downtown!! We’re creating a whole Las Vegas Pirate Week!!
Remember the Code….Friday April 26, 11am to 7pm, Saturday April 27, 10am to 7pm, Sunday April 28 11am to 6pm. Pirate Invasion of Fremont Street Experience Friday and Saturday nights after the fest.
For more details, check back often or go to CONTACT US and get on our mailing list!
Pirate Fest Las Vegas, just one more reason to live in or visit Las Vegas!!!
Produced by R&J Productions, creators of the nationally recognized Halloween attractions Asylum and Hotel Fear.
Free Immunization and Health Fair April 20th for Children up to 3 Years Old
This is one of the fairs that has the shortest wait. If you child needs shots check this one out because it is a lot less wait than in August/September for back to school.
Nevada’s immunization rate for toddlers ranks near the bottom of the 50 states. In the 2011 National Immunization Survey, a vaccine coverage survey of kids born from Jan. 2008 through May 2010, the state’s ranking improved to 40th for vaccine coverage of kids between 19 and 35 months old. Immunizations are considered one of the most important public health advances of the past century and have reduced infant deaths and disability from preventable diseases in the United States.
FREE IMMUNIZATION AND HEALTH FAIR APRIL 20
The Southern Nevada Health District and United Way are sponsoring a Shots 4 Tots event, Passport to Immunizations and Health Fair Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Health District’s main public health center, 330 S. Valley View Blvd., at the corner of Meadows Lane. Admission is free.
The event celebrates National Infant Immunization Week, April 20-27. This free event will offer no-cost childhood immunizations for eligible children up to age 36 months, health screenings, family resources, and well-baby checks on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parents should bring their children’s immunization records.
Kids’ services will include dental screening, vision screening, developmental screening, fingerprinting, and vaccine records check.
Face painting, family resources, and photos with Star Wars characters will be available, while supplies last. For more information about the clinic or immunization services, contact the Southern Nevada Health District’s Immunization Clinic at 759-0850, or visit the Health District website
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