26TH ECONOMIC SUMMIT AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EVENT OVERVIEW

EVENT PURPOSE

One-day financial literacy, college and career preparation event for middle school and high school students and their families in Southern Nevada

MORNING SESSIONS

Thirty-six sessions led by industry professionals on financial literacy, college readiness, financial aid and scholarships, the undergraduate experience, entrepreneurship, sports and entertainment careers, mental health, parent workshops, and campus life.

AFTERNOON BLOCK PARTY

Inaugural Block Party with a well-attended resource fair (50 vendors), Youth Exhibition Show, games and a live DJ.

NEW PARTNERSHIPS

  • Established Partnerships with CCSD, UNLV CAEO GEAR UP and local youth groups to increase year-over-year attendance from 2022 to 2024.
  • 200 Total Participants (2022) / 170 Total Participants (2023) /  328 Total Participants (2024)