In this inspiring education and workforce development segment of 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns welcomes Ila Friedenthal, President & CEO of Nevada Women's Fund, to introduce the organization's new Workforce Ready Scholarship Program designed to help women launch rewarding careers through vocational training, certifications, licensure programs, and skilled trades.

Discover how Nevada Women's Fund is expanding educational opportunities beyond the traditional four-year degree, awarding more than $600,000 in scholarships this year while helping women prepare for high-demand careers across Northern Nevada.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🎓 Workforce Ready Scholarships

• Learn how Nevada Women's Fund is creating new career opportunities beyond traditional college degrees

• Discover scholarships designed for vocational training, certificates, licensure programs, and skilled trades

• Find out how the program helps women enter high-demand careers more quickly

👩‍🏭 Career Training That Meets Nevada's Workforce Needs

• Explore career pathways in healthcare, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, aviation, welding, beauty, and the skilled trades

• Learn why many successful careers don't require a four-year degree

• Discover how specialized training can lead to competitive, well-paying careers

🤝 Community Partnerships That Create Success

• See how Nevada Women's Fund partners with AHEC and Access to Healthcare Network

• Learn how scholarships, education, internships, and employment opportunities work together

• Discover how collaboration creates a complete pathway from training to employment

💰 Flexible Scholarship Opportunities

• Learn how Workforce Ready Scholarships accept applications four times each year

• Find out how quarterly funding allows women to begin training when they're ready

• Discover how recipients can apply again annually as they continue advancing their careers

🌟 About Nevada Women's Fund

• Learn how Nevada Women's Fund has awarded more than $11 million in scholarships over the past 40 years

• Discover the organization's mission to empower women through education and career advancement

• Explore scholarship opportunities available for both degree and workforce-ready career pathways

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