CARSON CITY - Western Nevada College's Tech Prep Consortium has been recognized nationally for its Career Pathways program. The National Association for Career Pathways Leadership selected WNC for the 2013 Rigorous Programs of Study National Award for exceeding what other states offer students in career and technical programs.
The award recognizes the college's collaboration with industry and hard work by faculty and staff to provide the essential curriculum and instruction in technology-automated systems, construction, machine tool technology and welding, according to a news release.
One important and innovative online tool that WNC has developed to assist students and the public in preparing for technical careers is the Career Pathways section of the college website: http://www.wnc.edu/career_pathways/
Users can explore current career requirements, resources, and real time regional job availability in Business & Marketing, Health Science & Public Safety, Information & Media Technologies, and Skilled Technical Sciences.
In selecting the WNC technology-driven partnership for the national award, the NACPL was impressed with the commitment of the consortium.
"Your excellent description and supporting documentation of the unique and innovative components of Tech Prep/Career Pathways implemented through your consortium's technology-automated systems, construction, general industrial, machine tools and welding programs indicate the commitment you have made to the goals of Tech Prep/Career Pathways," an NACPL representative said in describing WNC's winning formula.
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