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DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
THE 1-2-3 0F CTE
THE 1-2-3 0F CTE

1 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Washoe County School District offers over 35 Career Technical Education (CTE) programs of study across all of its
comprehensive high schools that blend classroom instruction with hands-on work, leadership development, and career
exploration. These 3 and 4-year programs are certified by the Nevada Department of Education, and must maintain
rigorous standards in quality curriculum, staff expertise, industry-standard equipment, and alignment with the
workforce development needs of our local and regional economy. Students have opportunities to earn industry
certifications and college credit while developing workplace readiness skills and connections with local businesses and
organizations. Themed programs are offered in the following focus areas:
Agricultural Science & Natural Resources Human Services

Business & Marketing Information Technology, Media & Communications

Engineering & Manufacturing International Baccalaureate

Global Studies Performing Arts

Health Sciences
For more information on which CTE programs are offered at WCSD’s high schools,
visit www.washoeschools.net/cteprograms

WORK-BASED LEARNING
Washoe County School District also offers students a range of work-based learning opportunities, where students
can further acquire the soft skills and exposure to local industries that will help them to plan and start their careers.
Work-based learning includes authentic learning experiences such as industry tours, Q&A discussions with business
and educational representatives, and internships at job sites for academic credit.

2 Focus on continuous alignment between CTE programs and the in-demand careers that are building the New
THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Nevada economy, and developing educational pathways that lead to various options for taking the next step after
high school (job training and certification, 2-year degree, 4-year degree and more).
Skills that equip students with a foundational level of competency to succeed not only in a particular industry but
also in the general world of work and career (technical and workplace readiness skills).
Opportunity to interact with people from the Reno-Sparks Business and Industry community, to hear about
their unique career paths, ask questions, and see up close where and how they work.

3 1. Visit www.washoeschools.net/signatureacademies for information about our specialized “Signature Academies" and
3 WAYS TO GET STARTED ON YOUR CTE & CAREER PATH

how to enroll.
2. Talk to your counselor about how to register for a CTE class in 9th grade! All CTE classes fulfill your elective credit
requirements for high school.
3. Visit https://wcsd.nv.headed2.com/signin to access the Nevada Career Explorer, and learn more about your own
interests, skills, and careers that are right for you!
For more information please visit www.washoeschools.net/sacte

THE WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROHIBITS BULLYING, CYBER-BULLYING, HARASSMENT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, AND/OR
DISCRIMINATION BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY), NATIONAL
ORIGIN, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, GENETIC INFORMATION, VETERANS OR MILITARY STATUS, MARITAL
STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR THE PRESENCE OF ANY SENSORY, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN ANY OF ITS EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES, EMPLOYMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, OR IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED OR FUNDED BY THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. THE DISTRICT PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ANY YOUTH GROUP LISTED IN TITLE 36, AS A
PATRIOTIC SOCIETY, (I.E. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA) FROM ACCESS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES USE. THE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
AS REQUIRED BY THE 1979 GUIDELINES FOR ELIMINATING DISCRIMINATION IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (34 CFR PART 100, APP. B,
IV-O), THE DISTRICT OFFERS SEVERAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. ADMISSION TO THESE PROGRAMS IS OPEN TO ALL
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.