Jumpstart your college career at UNLV
Are you a high school student interested in exploring your career options in education or other fields like cybersecurity or mental health? Check out the programs UNLV has developed to help you.
Explore Career Options
Investigate possible career paths through hands-on experience.
Earn College Credits
Get a head start on earning college credits.
Develop Your Skills
Develop essential skills like critical thinking, project management, and teamwork.
Our Mission
This office was created with the intention of providing students with optimal opportunities to earn college credit, enhance their critical thinking skills, understand available community resources, and learn how to navigate life after high school, whether they pursue a college degree or explore the workforce.
Our Programs
Tailored to meet youth college and career readiness needs, our programs can give you a jumpstart on college coursework while you’re still in high school.
Youth Rebel Start Academy (Y-RSA)
Are you entering your junior year? Check out our youth apprenticeship program where you can earn up to to 39 credits of college-level coursework during the academic year and explore career options through a paid summer apprenticeship. Participants have zero out-of-pocket costs (pending continued funding availability) and you’ll receive support and success coaching to help then reach your academic goals and build career skills.
Rebel Start Summer Camp (RSSC)
Spend part of your summer building skills you’ll need to be college and career-ready. You’ll take courses that will give you high school and college credit at the same time. You’ll also visit campus for tours and programs. We offer two- and three-week hybrid sessions and a traditional five-week session. Financial assistance is available to eligible students.
Applications for Summer 2026 open on December 1, 2025.