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Nevada's Department of Education consists of the State Board, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, approximately 170 employees, and more than a dozen statutorily-created committees, councils, and commissions. The Superintendent is the executive head of the Department and works in partnership with the State Board on the development of regulations and policies governing P-12 public education. From the licensure of new educators, to the adoption of academic content standards, to the reporting of school performance, and the administration of federal and state appropriations, the Department directly and indirectly impacts the achievement of the nearly half a million school-aged children and some 30,000 adults seeking high school equivalency education. Vision "All Nevadans ready for success in the global 21st Century."​ Mission To improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. State Educational Goals ~ All students are proficient in reading by the end of 3rd grade ~ All students enter high school with the skills necessary to succeed ~ All students graduate college, career, and community ready ~ All students learn in an environment that is physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe ~ All students served by effective educators ~ Efficient and effective use of public funds in service to students Pursuant to an Executive Order issued by Governor Sandoval in 2013, the Department also shares educational responsibility with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services for an estimated 180,000 children aged 0 to 4. The Department works in close coordination with local school districts, the State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA), the Nevada System of higher Education, and Regional Professional Development Programs.

Public, government agency identifying and connecting Nevada veterans to benefits and services; The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is a statewide government agency. Its mission is to connect Nevada veterans and their families to benefits and services they've earned through U.S. military service. Our Social Media Terms of Use is here: https://veterans.nv.gov/newsroom/social-media-terms-of-use/

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is the state agency responsible for the restoration and management of fish and wildlife resources, and the promotion of boating safety on Nevada’s waters. Our mission is to protect, conserve, manage and restore wildlife and its habitat for the aesthetic, scientific, educational, recreational, and economic benefits to citizens of Nevada and the United States, and to promote the safety of persons using vessels on the waters of Nevada.

The heart of Nevada shines through Travel Nevada—aka The Nevada Division of Tourism. It is focused on sharing the experiences, landmarks, and living legends that make the Silver State a one-of-a-kind destination. Through community collaborations and strategic partnerships, the organization showcases the sometimes-surprising, always-exciting treasures that bring people to Nevada. As a part of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, it promotes and markets the state as a tourism destination for domestic and international leisure and business travelers. Travel Nevada also administers grant programs for local entities to market travel and tourism offerings and publishes Nevada Magazine & Visitor Guide.

Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements. This massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick’s Cortez; the combination of Barrick’s Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp’s Carlin; and the combination of Barrick’s Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp’s Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick’s Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick.

SERVING SENIORS in SOUTHERN NEVADA No Cost Services Assist Seniors to Remain Independent Established in 2000, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to provide free, assistive services to senior citizens in Southern Nevada, allowing them to maintain their dignity and independence while improving health and daily living. Our services include: Transportation Food Pantry Respite Care Vouchers Minor Home Repairs

The Nevada Housing Division (NHD), a division of the Department of Business and Industry, was created by the Nevada Legislature in 1975 to solve a very real problem: a shortage of safe and decent housing for individuals and families of low and moderate income. We pride ourselves on helping revitalize neighborhoods and strengthen communities throughout the state.

Nevada Insurance Co is an insurance company based out of N Stewart St, Carson City, NV, United States.