05/26/2026
What an incredible day at Dilworth Middle School!
Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada recently hosted a Career Speaker Panel, giving students the chance to hear real stories from professionals across a wide range of industries. From technology and construction to law enforcement, education, workforce development, and beyond, students got an inside look at what different career paths can look like and the many ways to get there.
Our amazing panelists didn’t just talk about their jobs; they shared honest stories about the twists, turns, challenges, and opportunities that helped shape their journeys. Students were engaged, curious, and asked some fantastic questions throughout the event!
A huge thank you to our panelists:
• Jacob Ross – Sparks Police Department
• Aimee Frugoli – Tesla
• Zach Braswell – Plenium Builders
• Kellie Jonas – ACE High School
• Connor Mix – Business Consultant
• Dash Laxmikanta – Microsoft
• Kimberly Jadidi – EmployNV
• Carolina Rocha Becerra – University of Nevada
• Michael Johnson – Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation
It was truly inspiring to see students connecting classroom learning to future possibilities and realizing there are so many exciting paths ahead of them. Experiences like these are what Junior Achievement is all about!
A special thank you to Behdad Atarzadeh, the incredible teacher at Dilworth Middle School, for helping make this event such a success. Your support, enthusiasm, and dedication to your students create opportunities that truly inspire and empower the next generation!