Hittin' the Books, Thanks to Las Vegas Sands ππ²
Nevada-based gambling giant, Las Vegas Sands, contributes $350,000 to National Hispanic Institute
Wanna hear 'bout a cool deed? Las Vegas Sands dropped a whopping $350,000 for the 2024-2025 and 2026-2027 academic years to the National Hispanic Institute (NHI), boostin' the transformational leadership development program for Latino high school students in Sin City[1].
This generous move is part of Las Vegas Sands' long-run commitment to foster leadership and development among the youth in the locale through their Sands Cares initiative[1].
From 2022 to 2024, Sands Cares dollars kickstarted 97 Las Vegas high school students' NHI leadership journey. Over 25 of 'em even returned as volunteers[1].
NHI's program equips students with essential skills through a multi-level training process. First, it's all about communication as a self-advancement and community change tool during their Great Debate[2]. As they progress to their junior year, they dive deep into governance, organizational development, and policy design[2]. Rising seniors focus on college admissions and community leadership in the Collegiate World Series[2].
" thanks to Sands, we'reiddin' high-achievers into our leadership development programs, automatically settin' 'em up for success in public, private and overall life,β shares NHI's Executive Vice President, Nicole Nieto[2].
Sands' Senior Vice President, Ron Reese, quoted that, "we've witnessed the magic o' the NHI curriculum and it's dead on with our mission to create a future workforce thatβs both capable and diverse[2]." Ain't that a beaut'?
Fundin' for '24-'25 will cover student tuition, travel costs, recognition ceremonies, a student civic project, a fundraiser, local admin support, and community outreach[1]. Plus, they're planning on a one-day leadership seminar for eighth grade students and a Las Vegas annual report for parents, schools, and the community[1].
Interested students and school officials can holler at Regina Legarreta at [email protected] or head to www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org to apply before Feb. 28[1]. No matter the background, all students are encouraged to take a shot at this life-changing program[1].
[1] - Info from the base article
[2] - Additional insights on the impact of the program and alignment with Las Vegas Sandsβ goals
In contrast to the casino-and-gambling atmosphere of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Sands is focusing on education-and-self-development by investing in the National Hispanic Institute's leadership development program for high school students, with a commitment of $350,000 for the 2024-2025 and 2026-2027 academic years, still in the vibrant city of Las Vegas.
Through this program, students in Las Vegas benefit from a transformational leadership experience, learning essential skills like communication, governance, and community leadership, all thanks to the Sands Cares initiative by Las Vegas Sands.
