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PROGRAMS & SERVICESEconomic Development and Continuing EducationLearning is a lifelong process. The Economic Development and Continuing Education Department provides lifelong learning opportunities forall ages within the communities that Western Nevada College serves. Students in continuing education programs develop skills, enjoy creative orrecreational pursuits, and broaden personal knowledge.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTERTraining Services for EmployersThe Economic Development Center delivers education and trainingto businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations todevelop employees' job skills and build effective organizations.Instruction is tailored to an employer’s specific needs. Whether itinvolves supervision, industrial safety, customer service, computerapplications, Spanish for employees or supervisors, or another areaof skill development, training can be delivered when and where it fitsthe organization’s schedule. Flexibility and affordability are the keysto the operation of the Economic Development Center.Employers may also advertise job openings on the free online JobBoard. To post a job opening, click on the "Student Job Board-Posta Job" link on the Economic Development Center website.Carson/Douglas/Fallon.................................... 445-4427 or 445-4458www.wnc.edu/ce/edc/CONTINUING EDUCATIONNon-credit, self-supporting Continuing Education classes in diverseareas are offered for adults. Classes may be as short as a few hoursor may meet weekly throughout the semester. Field trips and specialevents may also be arranged. Programs such as Motorcycle Safety willgrant an endorsement card upon successful completion. New DriverEducation is also available.Carson City/Douglas............................................................445-4268Fallon....................................................................423-7565 ext. 2240www.wnc.edu/ce/cmsv/COLLEGE FOR KIDSCollege for Kids is an enrichment program to challenge youth inWNC's service area and offer educational and creative experiencesoutside of the traditional elementary, junior high or high schoolclassroom. Classes such as drawing or painting, cooking, crime sceneinvestigation, dancing and scrapbooking allow young students to exploretheir creative side. Classes may also include Babysitting Certification,CPR, math games, pet care, or landsailing. All classes focuson developing personal skills, building self-confidence and establishinga sense of responsibility.www.wnc.edu/ce/cfk/SPECIALTY CROP INSTITUTEThe Specialty Crop Institute is an innovative education program forcurrent and future small scale farmers, as well as students and professionals.Experienced farmers and industry experts teach alternativefarming methods, business fundamentals and more. Workshopscombine classroom and on-farm learning experiences to expand andfoster the success of sustainable small farms. The program is madepossible with funding from the Nevada Department of Agricultureand USDA/AMS through the Specialty Crop Block Grant.Specialty Crop Institute .......................................................351-2551www.wnc.edu/ce/sci/TRUCK SCHOOLWNC provides individuals the opportunity to obtain a CommercialDriver's License through truck driving school, offeredin conjunction with Advanced Truck School, LLC. Studentsmeet for two weeks of classroom training, followed bytwo weeks of driving on a skills course and over the road. Thisprogram is available at the Carson City and Fallon campuses.Advanced Truck School.......................................................741-2780www.wnc.edu/ce/ats/Dini Student CenterThe student center is located on the first floor of the Joe Dini Library andStudent Center at WNC Carson City. The center offers students a placeto study, relax and have a good time. It includes:• Fitness Center • Game room/pool tables • Internet Cafe• Television lounge • Student government offices • Study areasSTUDENT ID CARDSStudents obtain college ID cards at the student center information desk.FITNESS CENTER/ACTIVITY STICKERStudents need a WNC student ID card, must enroll in a minimum ofthree credits and purchase a $20 activity sticker each semester to use theFitness Center. Pay for the activity sticker in the Business Office, andtake the receipt to the student center information desk to receive a validsticker. Valid WNC ID with current activity sticker is required for theFitness Center. No Exceptions.Dini Student Center.......................445-3218 • Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.51New Driver EducationWNC offers a 30-hour New Driver Education course required by theNevada Department of Motor Vehicles for new drivers under the ageof 18, whose residential address is within a 30-mile radius of the class.Many insurance companies offer financial discounts when presentedwith a Certificate of Completion. Students must be at least 15 years ofage to enroll.CLASS DATES/TIMES/FEES/TO REGISTERwww.wnc.edu/drivereducation/ or call 445-4462