Western Nevada College is delighted to announce the hiring of 2011 WNC graduate Kara Spracklin as the new Realizing Opportunities for the American Dream to Succeed program coordinator.

Helping students succeed has encompassed Spracklin’s professional career as the previous coordinator of Student Success at the University of Nevada, Reno, and now in her new role at WNC: “I’m excited that I’m able to work with students from rural communities, meet new colleagues and expand opportunities for students to be successful academically, professionally and personally.”

She earned an Associate of Arts degree from WNC and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Human Development and Family Studies from UNR.

Spracklin enjoys spending time with boyfriend Bo and family, reading, new dining experiences and coffee.

WNC’s ROADS program is a collaboration between WNC and Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) to assist unemployed and underemployed Nevadans by providing them with educational training and skills needed for positions that are in high-demand occupations and industries.

The program guides participants to scholarship funding to train in Automotive Mechanics, Machine Tool Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Construction, Computer Information Technology, Truck-Driving (CDL) and Welding. Students can elect to take accelerated training to earn certifications and skills to enter the workforce sooner.

Individuals interested in the program can apply at wnc.edu/roads/. For more information, contact Spracklin at kara.spracklin@wnc.edu.