Nevada’s Statewide 18-24 Year Old Credential Initiative

Purpose... To increase the high school completion rate of Nevada’s 18-24 year old population. The U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, October (1989-2000), reported that Nevada had one of the highest rates in the nation of 18-24 year olds who have not completed high school – over 59,000 young adults statewide.

Target Groups... Nevada’s Statewide 18-24 Year Old Credential Initiative will focus on two segments of the target population: * those who are employed; * those who are unemployed.

If you have a son or daughter between 18 and 24 years of age who does not have a high school diploma, tell them about Nevada’s Statewide 18-24 Year Old Credential Initiative website.