WNC names Workforce, Career and Technical Education director

Travis Carr has dedicated his professional career to helping K-12 students prepare for postsecondary education.

Now, he has the opportunity to help people explore professional careers as WNCs Workforce, Career and Technical Education director.

Carr most recently served as Eureka County High School principal and has CTE experience in his other roles as an educator, including teacher, assistant principal, and a Washoe County School District program coordinator. His new position at WNC will allow him to work with students following their K-12 education.

The hiring of Carr comes as WNCs fall semester starts Aug. 28 and the college continues building upon its workforce certifications and CTE training programs to meet the needs of Northern Nevada industry leaders and businesses.

Initially, Carr is focused on emphasizing the various WCTE training programs that are available to students enrolled at WNC. Carr launched his education career as a middle school physical education and special education teacher in Washoe County School District. Those roles helped him become aware of the benefits of career tech programs.

The importance and impact of CTE education expanded for Carr when he became employed by Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology, a WCSD career technical academy high school.

There, he learned about the broad range of educational options for students, making employer connections, supporting service-learning projects, and conducting outreach to recruit students. Eventually, Carr became the CTE program coordinator for WCSD, which enabled him to share important messaging throughout the district and community.

Even though Carr’s next two professional positions were in school administration, he remained dedicated to CTE programs and initiatives at Spring Creek Middle School and Eureka County High School. Carr enjoyed some unique experiences as a rural administrator.

Community members and businesses can reach Carr at 775-445-3305 or at travis.carr@wnc.edu.