WNC invites the community to participate in an interactive and informative WCTE Career Fair and Open House on the Carson City campus. 

• 3 p.m. Career Fair in the Reynolds Center - Learn about exciting career opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Accounting, Business, Computer Information Technology, Construction Technology, Criminal Justice, Deaf Studies, Early Childhood Education, Education, Graphic Design, Machine Tool Technology, Management, Welding and network with industry leaders.
• 5 p.m. CTE Open House in Joe Dini Library - Experience hands-on Career and Technical Education including virtual dissection tables, a truck-driving simulator, 3-D printing demonstrations, virtual reality field trips, activities in the mobile manufacturing lab and more!
• 5 p.m. Financial Aid Workshop in Joe Dini Library - Parents and students can receive assistance on how to successfully plan for the financial component of a college education.
• 5:30 p.m. Redwood Materials Partnership Special Event in Joe Dini Library - WNC will conclude the event by announcing a new training partnership. Redwood Materials is joining forces with WNC to train and educate students in battery recycling. 

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The Career and Technical Education and financial aid events have been rescheduled for Monday, March 6 at Western Nevada College. 

Western invites the community to attend an interactive and informative CTE Open House on the Carson City campus.

“This is a great opportunity to learn about the many programs that WNC offers to help Nevadans prepare for and engage in fulfilling careers,” said WNC Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Dana Ryan. “Attendees will meet instructors and employers, engage in activities that showcase the skills needed in different industries, and learn about current and future workforce opportunities.”

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., WNC’s skilled workforce programs will be open for the community to tour and experience. Instructors and employers will lead guests through hands-on activities and demonstrations that showcase some of the college’s cutting-edge technology. This includes a virtual dissection table in Nursing, a truck-driving simulator for teaching commercial driving skills, robotic arms used for advanced manufacturing and virtual reality field trips in many career areas. There will also be interactive demonstrations in 3-D printing, engine repair, computer information technology and much more.

At 6 p.m. in the Dini Library, WNC will announce a new training partnership with Redwood Materials. Redwood Materials is located in Carson City and aims to create a no-waste recycling system for lithium-ion batteries, as well as produce battery materials for electromobility and electrical storage systems. WNC, with support from a Governor’s Office of Economic Development Workforce Innovation grant, has worked with Redwood Materials to develop a targeted training program for safe and effective battery recycling practices utilizing the Mobile Manufacturing Lab. The first training class, called Battery Basics, has just concluded.

“We are excited to partner with Redwood Materials to support this emerging industry. With the help of GOED, we look forward to leading the training effort in this field, supporting environmentally conscious practices and preparing individuals for future employment,” Dr. Ryan said.

For WNC students, the Workforce, Career and Technical Education division will host a career fair from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Center where students can meet with employers to network and learn about full and part-time work, summer opportunities, internships and apprenticeships. Additionally, the Financial Aid Department will host a workshop for students and parents about the many ways to successfully navigate paying for college, starting at 5 p.m.

WNC’s Carson City campus is located at 2201 W. College Parkway.