Western Nevada College hosted a Club & Career Fair on campus on Wednesday, Sept. 11, bringing together student clubs, services, and a diverse group of employers. Despite windy conditions, students had the opportunity to engage with potential employers, WNC faculty and staff, and representatives from various student organizations.
Clubs such as the All Booked Book Club/Film Club, ASL Club, ASWN, Billiards Club, Geology Club, Second Year Nursing Club, Psychology Club, and the Wildcat Veterans Club were actively involved. The event also welcomed students from Carson High School thanks to a collaborative effort with the Carson City School District. This enhanced the reach of the fair and provided valuable career insights to future graduates.
Employers in attendance spanned multiple industries including the Air National Guard, Army, Briggs Electric, Carson City Sheriff's Office, Carson City Toyota, Carson Tahoe Health, Carson Valley Health, CGI Inc., Chromalloy, City of Fernley, Click Bond Inc., Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (Disc Golf), Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), Fastenal Company (Fastenal), Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), H&R Block Inc., Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated (Holiday Inn), Nevada State Parks System (Nevada State Parks), NV Energy Inc., ROADS Consulting Engineers LLC (ROADS), Rocket EMS Corporation (Rocket EMS), Saarem Consulting Engineers LLC (Saarem Consulting Engineers), Sylvan America Inc., United Federal Credit Union (United Federal CU), UPS Inc., and USDA Forest Service.
This event provided a platform for students to explore career opportunities and connect with both academic and professional communities.