RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Washoe County School District (WCSD) is observing Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month throughout February, highlighting its extensive programs designed to prepare students for high-skill, high-paying, and in-demand careers. The district’s “CTE For All” approach emphasizes accessibility to dozens of courses across various fields, including healthcare, engineering, construction, IT, and culinary arts.
More than 8,000 WCSD students are currently enrolled in CTE programs, which feature state-of-the-art training facilities. These include realistic flight simulators at the AACT Aviation Academy, advanced building construction and engineering labs at Debbie Smith CTE Academy, and broadcast studios at Spanish Springs High School.
“WCSD is proud to be the preferred choice for students in Washoe County, and we provide a vast variety of CTE courses, subjects, and learning opportunities,” said WCSD Superintendent Joe Ernst. The district encourages students to explore all available CTE options, even allowing applications to attend schools outside their attendance zone if a specific program is offered there…