Skills Over Degrees
Navigate Work, Opportunity, and the Changing Economy
Thursday, October 29
11:00am - 1:00pm
West Las Vegas Library
Technology Area/Flex Space - Room 215Discover where opportunity is emerging and learn how to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue it.
This free community program, led by Jacqueline Jones, Founder of Genius School and Know Degree Needed®, helps individuals confidently navigate today’s changing economy using practical tools, workforce insights, and opportunity focused strategies.
Whether you are looking for a better job, exploring a new career, considering entrepreneurship, or simply trying to understand what comes next, this program provides practical guidance to help you make informed decisions about your future.
You will learn how to:
• Identify your most valuable skills and strengths
• Discover industries and opportunities that are growing
• Understand how AI is changing work and what it means for you
• Make smarter decisions about certifications, training, and career pathways
• Explore multiple pathways to increase income and long term economic stability
• Use free tools and resources to confidently navigate your next opportunity
Designed for:
• Job seekers
• Career changers
• Returning workers
• Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners
• Students and lifelong learners
• Anyone ready to create new opportunities for themselves and their family
The future belongs to those who know how to find opportunity, build capability, and adapt to change. Start your journey here.
Free and open to the public. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is encouraged.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Business, Career, & Finance |
West Las Vegas Library
| Mon, Aug 10 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
The West Las Vegas Library opened originally as a storefront on “D” Street in 1973, and later growing to a 16,000+ square-foot, stand-alone branch on West Lake Mead Boulevard in 1989, the new location on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard reflects another important milestone in the Library District’s service to this neighborhood. Spanning two stories at 41,000+ square feet, the library’s spectacular new home is more than double the size of its predecessor. In addition to offering an Event Center, 3D Printing Lab, the Historical African American Collection, and Digital Memories Preservation Lab, this 41,000-square-foot library houses an all-new collection of 60,000 volumes.
