Program for placement of career coaches in certain schools

1. To the extent that money is available, the Department may establish and carry out a program for the placement of career coaches in middle schools and junior high schools. 2. The program established pursuant to subsection 1 must be designed to provide pupils enrolled in middle school or junior high school with information and guidance, inside or outside the classroom, for: (a) The exploration of career pathways; and (b) The development of knowledge, training and skills required for career readiness, including, without limitation, financial literacy, and the opportunities available for such development in high school. 3. For the purpose of establishing and carrying out the program described in subsection 1, the Department: (a) Shall: (1) Collaborate with any appropriate persons or entities, including, without limitation, a state agency, school district or other local governmental agency, chamber of commerce, nonprofit organization, trade association and regional development authority, as defined in NRS 231.009; and (2) Prioritize the placement of career coaches in middle schools and junior high schools that are located in zip codes with high levels of unemployment; and (b) May: (1) Apply for and accept any gift, donation, grant or other source of money; and (2) Within the limits of available money, enter into contracts with or award grants to persons or entities that have the appropriate expertise to provide any services or resources necessary to assist the Department in establishing or carrying out the program.