The Gen Z Project
Generation Z, or those born from 1997-2012, are the future of our community, the future of Nevada, and the future leaders of the United States. Together we can support this generation make a difference on this tiny planet we call home.
The Beacon has three main objectives that are proven to increase youth development and make for a better future. This all starts by becoming a member of the Beacon Gen Z Project.
Get Involved
Community service is crucial in making this place we call home a better place. By volunteering your time you can make a difference by giving back to the community, learn new skills and gain professional experience, increase self-esteem and personal growth, and save resources.
Get Informed
Each month the Beacon will offer a high school level professional development (PD) class. Topics focus on a range of topics such as financial readiness, college prep, professional development, and so much more. Dress to impress in these classes as we apply real world skills and expectations.
Get Ahead
As an added bonus we plan to select one high school level member per month to receive a $50 Visa gift card. Eligible recipients must be a member of the Gen Z Project, must have completed 10 hours of verifiable community service within the last 12 calendar months, and must have attended the monthly professional development course. This may only be awarded once per person per year. The winner will be selected based on Gen Z Project participation, and hours of community service.
We will also select an annual college bound scholarship recipient to receive a $500 cash scholarship. In addition to the requirements above, the scholarship recipient must be in good academic standing, and must be actively enrolled or accepted into an institution of higher learning. The winner will be selected based on GPA, Gen Z Project participation, and hours of community service.
This will be our first full scale community program and we need the help of community members to keep it going. If you’re able to donate to this cause, head on over to our donation page to see tax deductible options.
A select few Gen Z Project members will be interviewed and selected for our youth advisory board. Further, members 18 years of age or above will be nominated and appointed as a voting director on our Board of Directors. This opportunity will provide real employment experience, professional references, and future opportunities to serve in greater capacities.
Here’s a course listing of our tentative annual schedule of professional development classes.
October 2024
Gen Z Project Signups & Orientation. Registrations, confirmations, interviews, and orientation to the program. Check the calendar for dates.
November 2024
College Applications. Are you a graduating senior this year? It’s not too late to apply! Jump on this course ASAP to learn about requirements, and more.
December 2024
No class this month. Happy holidays! Regardless of what, or if, you celebrate any holidays, let’s look at December as a time to spend with friends and family.
January 2025
FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid doesn’t have to be hard. Attend this class for a walk through, share your concerns, and more.
February 2025
Financial preparedness. Learn the fundamentals of how to budget and save money, how to build good credit and avoid bad credit, and more.
March 2025
Free Senior Photos! Completely free photos for those last minute sessions. The only catch is that you have to show up and bring the motivation.
April 2025
Resumes for private and government jobs. It’s more than just adding your qualifications to that word document. Join this session to learn all about it.
May 2025
Job Interviews and Etiquette. Are you ready for the pressure of a professional interview? Join us for real advice, and yes, critiques too.
June 2025
DEI. Yes that’s right! Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Let’s break it down and see what it really means for you as a Gen Z-er. It might not be what you think.
July 2025
TBD.
August 2025
TBD.
September 2025
TBD.
