5th Annual Career Expo

Your Pathway

to Career Success

Career and Technical Education gives high school students the chance to get a head start on lifetime career success, preparing NOW for

college, career, military and service opportunities after graduation!

In CTE programs, students—

learn how core school subjects like math, science, history and

writing apply to careers and life.

participate in hands-on training in their field of interest

gain real world experience through simulated work activities, job

shadows, service projects and internships.

CTE programs provide the opportunity to earn FREE college credits as part of the high-school curriculum (no extra classes, time or cost) that lead

directly to college credentials and degree programs.

Many CTE programs offer the opportunity to earn nationally recognized

certifications, leading to jobs that can help pay for college or allowing

students to start careers straight out of high school!

Help us make

improvements! Scan

the QR Code to take the

survey. —————->

Job Interviews Your Name: _____________________ School: ___________________

You will have 30 minutes to visit as many booths as you can.

Your assignment is to “interview” with at least two businesses to earn EXPO CASH.

− Choose one (1) in an area you are interested in and one (1) in an area you don’t know anything about.

− Complete a brief interview with each company and be sure to get an answer to your question.

− Collect a signature and, when interview skills are demonstrated, earn one EXPO CASH and trade for a Raffle ticket at the Marketplace!

Possible Questions to Ask…

• What kind of education or training is needed for your job?

• What is a typical day like in your job?

• What other jobs are there in your business or department?

• What do you like best about your job?

• What is the most challenging about your job?

• Why did you choose this career?

• What skills do you use every day in this career?

• What kinds of benefits, vacations, or other opportunities do you have?

• What is most rewarding about your job and your career field?

• What advice would you give to a kid who wants to do this job or be in this field ?

Did you present your BEST PROFESSIONAL SELF?

Interview #1 Interview #2

Business: Business:

Contact Name: Contact Name:

Research

What’s their brand (what they are known for)?

What do you know about the company/organization?

What question/s will you ask that shows you know something about them?

Research

What’s their brand (what they are known for)?

What do you know about the company/organization?

What question/s will you ask that shows you know something about them?

Answer to Your Question/s:

Answer to Your Question/s:

Interview Notes:

Interview Notes:

Did you…

Shake hands?

Make eye contact?

Look interested?

No slang?

Did you…

Shake hands?

Make eye contact?

Look interested?

No slang?

5:30pm to 7:00pm at the following locations:

Tuesday, November 12 Clayton Middle School (1295 Wyoming Dr.)

Thursday, November 14 Dilworth STEM Academy (255 Prater Way)

Tuesday, November 19 Sky Ranch Middle School (1200 Windmill Farms)

Thursday, November 21 Pine Middle School (4800 Neil Road)

Some of the featured departments and programs:

WCSD Signature Academies - Career & Technical Education

Gifted and Talented Education - Counseling - Family-School Partnerships

Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate - Dual Credit Options

Early College Opportunities - Online Education - AVID

High School College & Career Readiness Initiatives

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) - Charter & Private Schools

World Languages - Fine Arts

More Information please see your counselor or visit

www.washoeschools.net/sacte

You are invited to come learn about high school

opportunities available throughout our

community!

Application Instructions and Timeline Applications should be completed on-line by going to

www.washoeschools.net/Page/2256.

Application Due Date: January 1, 2020

*Applicants must be current 8th graders entering 9th grade in 2020-21

*Completed applications must include the following in order to be processed -Completed demographics information -Understanding (by reading and checking the box) the Signature Academy Agreements -One Signature Academy Choice (if sibling also attends same Academy, sibling name must be provided) -Completed statement that explains why student wants to be part of a Signature Academy

*Please ensure that all portions of the application are received by January 1, 2020. Applications received after this date will not be processed until after March 1, 2020 and qualified students could be placed at the bottom of a wait list for their Signature Academy request.

Processing Timeline

November 12: Applications available on-line

January 1: Applications due by midnight—with Signature Academy choice ranking

End of January: Letter of eligibility/ineligibility sent home

**Damonte Ranch PAC Auditions – Dates to be determined**

Mid-February: Letters of Acceptance sent home

Note: If you do not have access to the Internet to complete an online application, please

return all forms and supplementary materials through one of the following methods:

*Submit to your current school counselor (must be received in the Signature Office by the deadline)

*By mail to: Washoe County Signature Academy Applications 380 Edison Way, Suite 101, Reno NV 89502

*Fax to 775-861-1299

If you have any questions about how to fill out the application, please call

327-3945 prior to submitting your application.

Expo Hall

AIA Northern Nevada American Society of Civil Engineers American Society of Safety Professionals Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Blockchains Breadware BuildNV.org Career Bound NV Carollo Engineers, Inc. City of Reno Sierra Kids Communities in Schools Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Edward Jones Federal Aviation Safety Team Reno Office Hamilton Company Haws Corporation High Sierra AHEC Intuit JAG Nevada Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful KUNR Laborers' Apprenticeship Program for Northern Nevada Microsoft Nevada Department of Education: LifeWorks Nevada Department of Wildlife Nevada JobConnect Nevada Robotics Nevada Society of CPAs Nevada State Bank Nevada Volunteers Northern Nevada Medical Center Laboratory

NOVA Geotechnical NSHA Coalition to Address Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services NV Test Site Panasonic Energy of North America Primary Care Office Renown Health Safe Talk for Teens Saint Mary’s Health Network Sparks Police Department State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management, Recruitment State of Nevada/Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN) TMCC and NSC Graphic Arts and Media Technology programs Truckee Meadows Water Authority University of Nevada - College of Education Voice / Voc. Rehab Washoe County Library System Washoe County Regional Animal Services Washoe County School District IT Security Department Wells Fargo Bank Your Total Beauty Salon

Lunch Room Exhibitors Envirolution Mobile Arrow Nevada Trucking Association Reno Orthopedic Clinic Tesla Truckee Meadows Water Authority WCSD Robotics

Specialty High School Programs

Academy for Career Education (ACE) Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology (AACT) Galena High School STEM Academy Hug HS Health Science & Human Service Academy McQueen High School Global Studies Academy North Valleys High School CASE Academy Reed High School Enterprise Project Reno High School Red House Project Spanish Springs High School Academy Sparks HS IT & Manufacturing Academy TMCC High School TMCC-CTE College Credit TMCC JumpStart/ Dual Credit Wooster HS International Baccalaureate

Please remember to say

“thank you” to our

awesome business partners!

Expo Hall Directory

High School Course Guide Career & Technical Education

All WCSD comprehensive high schools offer Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs that are available to all students who attend that school.

Programs marked with an asterisk (*) are programs that require an application/acceptance to enroll.

Academy of Arts, Careers & Technolo-gy (AACT)*

Baking & Pastry* Community Health* Computer Science* Culinary Arts* Education & Training*

Emergency Medical Tech* Graphic Design* Greenhouse Management* High School of Business* Manufacturing Technology*

Marketing* Natural Resource Mgmt* Veterinary Technician* Video Production* Welding Technology*

Damonte Ranch HS

Computer Science Foods & Nutrition

Theater Technology Video Production

Galena HS Aerospace Engineering* Computer Science

Construction Technology Environmental Engineering*

Foods & Nutrition Metalworking

Hug HS Baking & Pastry Computer Science Culinary Arts

Human Development IT Essentials

Photography Sports Medicine* Web Design

Incline HS Automotive Technology Computer Science

Drafting & Design Furniture/Cabinetmaking

Foods & Nutrition Welding Technology

McQueen HS Automation Automotive Technology Baking & Pastry

Computer Science Construction Technology Manufacturing Technology

Culinary Arts Human Development

North Valleys HS

Agricultural Mechanics Culinary Arts Diesel Technology

Drafting & Design Graphic Design Greenhouse Management

IT Essentials Photography

Reed HS Automotive Technology Biomedical * Energy Technology

Foods & Nutrition Graphic Design Manufacturing Technology

Metalworking Military Science

Reno HS Animation Civil Engineering Computer Science

Graphic Design Sports Medicine Video Production

Web Design

Spanish Springs HS

Animation Automotive Technology Baking & Pastry Education & Training Entrepreneurship

Fashion Construction/Design

Foods & Nutrition Graphic Design IT Essentials Photography

Sports Medicine* Video Production Web Design

Sparks HS Construction Technology Family/Consumer Science

Manufacturing Technology Photography

Web Design

TMCC HS @ATC*

Advanced Manufacturing* Automotive* Architecture*

Construction Design* Diesel* Drafting*

HVAC/Refrigeration* Welding* Unmanned Ariel Vehicles*

Wooster HS Computer Science Energy Technology

Metalworking Photography

Get a Head Start on College & Career! Enroll in 9th grade… pick any area of interest

Complete the 3-year sequence

Earn a B – average in the sequence

Pass the technical skills and employability tests (3rd year)

Learn skills needed for success in the career field Understand why academic knowledge is used to solve real

problems (Language Arts, Math, Science, History) Develop your leadership ability!

Use High School to Save Time & Money Later! Earn college credits for FREE—up to 20 in some programs!

Obtain industry-recognized employment certifications

Participate in internship and community experiences that often lead to paid opportunities

Qualify for the CTE Diploma seal AND the Nevada Career Ready Diploma* (*must meet other academic requirements, as well)

Continue on YOUR Pathway to Career Success! Start college on track to earn a certification or Associates Degree in

less than 2 years… and on a fast track to a Bachelor’s degree (*when continuing in the area of CTE study)

Enter the military at an elevated rank

Qualify for advanced job opportunities in industry

Combine these opportunities to create your own UNIQUE path to success!

to YOUR Career Path!

CAREER PATHWAY: Connecting YOUR interests & abilities to opportunities for learning academic, technical & employability skills that have recognized value in obtaining high-demand, high-wage employment as a result.

Career and technical student organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of career and technical education. All students in a career pathway are encouraged to participate, beginning in 9th grade.

CTSOs help students develop character, citizenship, leadership and technical skills essential for success after high school. Participants engage in community service, leadership training/activities, and competitions throughout the year.

WCSD supports five CTSO’s in various high schools:

Preparing students for success as leaders in our businesses, government and communities.

Associated with CTE programs such as Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Marketing, Video

High Schools with active chapters: AACT, Damonte Ranch, Hug, Reed, Reno, Spanish Springs.

Developing skills for life -- planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision-making and interpersonal communication -- necessary in the home and workplace.

Associated with CTE programs such as Culinary, Education, Fashion, Foods & Nutrition, Human Development

High Schools with active chapters: AACT, Damonte Ranch, McQueen, North Valleys, Spanish Springs, Sparks

Developing student potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Associated with CTE programs such as Ag Mechanics, Animal Science, Greenhouse Management, Veterinary Science

High Schools with active chapters: AACT, North Valleys

Promoting career opportunities in the health care industry to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

Associated with CTE programs such as Biomedical, Emergency Medical Technician, Sports Medicine

High Schools with active chapters: AACT, Hug, Reno, Spanish Springs

Improving the quality of America’s workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training.

Associated with CTE programs in all areas.

High Schools with active chapters: AACT, Damonte Ranch, Galena, Hug, McQueen, North Valleys, Reed, Reno, Spanish Springs, Sparks, Wooster

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources CTE Programs: Ag Mechanics, Animal Science, Floriculture, Food Science, Greenhouse Management, Veterinary Science

Arts CTE Programs: Theater Technology Encore Programs: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Theater

Audio/Visual & Media CTE Programs: Graphic Design, Photography, Video Production

Job Examples

Animal Scientist, Breeder, Veterinarian/Technician, Researcher Mechanical Engineer, Technician Environmental Engineer, Technician, Conservationist Food Scientist/Technician, Production Manager, Aquaculture Manager, Horticulturist, Plant Geneticist/Researcher Geological/Geophysical Researcher or Technician

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ certification Middle: Technical Training or Associates Degree High: Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree

Starting Salary $18,000 (~$9/hr) $36,000 (~$17/hr) $60,000 (~$28/hr)

Job Examples

Art Director, Producer, Talent Director Craft Artist, Costume/Set/Exhibit Designer Commercial & Industrial Designer Technical Director/Manager Writer, Musician, Actor, Dancer, Singer, Makeup Artist

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ experience Middle: Technical Training or Associates Degree High: Bachelor or Advanced Degree

Starting Salary $18,000 (~$9/hr) $18,000 (~$9/hr) $36,000 (~$17/hr)

Job Examples

Audio/Visual Technician, Camera Operator Broadcast News Analyst, Technician, Editor Copy Writer, Editor, Proof Reader Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Multimedia Design Sound Engineer, Technical Director Reporter, Correspondent, Announcer, Anchor

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ certification Middle: Technical Training or Associates Degree High: Bachelor Degree

Starting Salary $18,000 (~$9/hr) $18,000 (~$9/hr) $36,000 (~$17/hr)

Hospitality & Tourism CTE Programs: Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Tourism

Job Examples

Hotel/Motel Manager, Host/Hostess Recreation Professional Travel Agent Chef, Baker, Barista, Supervisor Gaming Supervisor

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ certification Middle: Technical Training, Associate Degree High: Bachelor Degree

Starting Salary $18,000 (~$9/hr) $45,000 (~$22/hr)

Business & Marketing CTE Programs: Business Management, High School of Business, Marketing, Accounting & Finance

Job Examples

Project Managers (all areas), Administrative Officer Broker (Finance/Customs/Services), Auditor, Purchasing Manager Human Resources Manager/Specialist, Training/Development Mgr Analyst (Operations/Research/Security/Sustainability) Advertising/Public Relations/Fundraising Manager, Event Planner Real Estate Broker, Sales Manager Accountant

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ experience Middle: Technical Training or Associate Degree High: Bachelor Degree

Starting Salary $18,000 (~$9/hr) $32,000 (~$15/hr) $60,000 (~$29/hr)

Human Services, Education & Training CTE Programs: Early Childhood Education, Teaching & Training, Foods & Nutrition, Human Development

Job Examples

Teachers (all subjects), Coach, Instructional Specialist, Librarian Archivist, Museum Curator/Conservator Educational Administrator, Psychologist, Counselor Interpreter/Translator Clergy/Religious Director Social Service Professional

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ experience Middle: Technical Training or Associate Degree High: Bachelor or Advanced Degree

Starting Salary $18,000 (~$9/hr) $30,000 (~$14/hr)

Engineering CTE Programs: Environmental Sustainability Engineering,

Aerospace Engineering, Energy Technology

Job Examples

Aerospace Technician, Engineer Biofuel, Biochemical, Chemical Technician, Engineer Environmental Researcher, Engineer, Scientist, Planner Geothermal, Hydroelectrical Technician, Installers, Engineer Nanotechnology Technician, Operator, Engineer Hydrologist, Range Manager, Park Naturalist

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ certification Middle: Technical Training or Associate Degree High: Bachelor or Advanced Degree

Starting Salary $36,000 (~$17/hr) $60,000 (~$28/hr)

Architecture & Construction CTE Programs: Drafting & Design (CAD), Construction Technology, Architectural & Civil Engineering

Job Examples

Mining & Geological Engineer, Transportation Engineer Iron/Steel/Sheet Metal Worker, Stonemasons, Pipefitters Carpenters, Roofers, Plumbers, Electricians, Millwrights Construction Managers, Superintendents Architect, Drafter, Planner, Landscape Architect

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ experience Middle: Technical Training or Associate Degree High: Bachelor or Advanced Degree

Starting Salary $18,000 (~$9/hr) $35,000 (~$17hr) $65,000 (~$31/hr)

Manufacturing CTE Programs: Automation Technology, Manufacturing Technologies, Metalworking, Welding Technology

Job Examples

Automotive Technician, Solderer, Brazer, Welder, Metal Workers Plant, System Operators Computer Numeric Programmers Electrical/Electromechanical Technician, Installer, Engineer Mechanical/Manufacturing Technician, Operator, Engineer Robotics Technician, Operator, Engineer

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ experience Middle: Technical Training or Associate Degree High: Bachelor or Advanced Degree

Starting Salary $18,000 (~$9/hr) $40,000 (~$19/hr) $75,000 (~$36/hr)

Health Sciences CTE Programs: Biomedical, Community Health Science, Emergency Medical

Technician (EMT), Sports Medicine

Information Technology CTE Programs: Animation, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Game Development, Web Design

Government & Public Administration CTE Programs: Military Science (JROTC)

Job Examples

Medical Assistant Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Medical/Health Service Manager Medical Scientist Doctor (all types), Allergist, Immunologist, Epidemiologist Physical Therapist

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ certification Middle: Technical Training or Associate Degree High: Bachelor or Advanced Degree

Starting Salary $36,000 (~$17/hr) $80,000 (~$38/hr)

Job Examples

Network Architects, Database Developer/Specialist/Manager Geographic Information Systems Technician Software Developer, Web Developer, Video Game Designer Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Engineer Cybersecurity Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ experience, Technical Training or Associate Degree High: Bachelor or Advanced Degree

Starting Salary $40,000 (~$19/hr) $60,000 (~$29/hr)

Job Examples

Appraiser/Assessor, Compliance Officer, Statistical Assistant Coroner, Emergency Management Specialist Occupational Health & Safety Technicians Military Officer, Law Enforcement Officer Inspector, Regulatory Specialist

Education/Training Needed Low: High School diploma w/ certification Middle: Technical Training or Associate Degree High: Bachelor or Advanced Degree

Starting Salary $35,000 (~$17hr) $60,000 (~$29/hr)