Sixteen Carson High School (CHS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) students participated last week in the inaugural Career Edge event hosted by the Nevada Governor’s Technology Office (GTO). The event connected students with state technology professionals for personalized career preparation, professional skill development and exploration of career opportunities in Information Technology (IT).
Students representing the Teaching and Training and Health Sciences CTE programs of study participated in individualized clinic sessions featuring resume development, mock interviews and career exploration.
Through hands-on practice and personalized feedback from industry professionals, students strengthened their interviewing and professional communication skills while building confidence and preparing for future employment opportunities.
The partnership was proposed in early fall by Kristin Heinrich, IT professional IV, and Andrew Deacy, executive assistant, both with the Governor’s Technology Office. Heinrich and Deacy, who are Carson High Schoolgraduates, welcomed the opportunity to return to their alma mater and support the next generation of Nevada’s workforce.
“Our goal is to make career preparation approachable and to help students, especially those nearing graduation, understand what skills employers look for, and how they can position themselves confidently for their next steps,” Heinrich said.
The Career Edge initiative supports the Governor’s Technology Office’s commitment to community engagement, mentorship and workforce development while strengthening connections between education and industry.
“This partnership with the GTO reflects our community’s commitment to preparing Carson High School students for success beyond graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, pursue postsecondary education or serve in the military,” said Candi Robles, Work-Based Learning coordinator for the Carson City School District.
Through partnerships such as Career Edge, Carson City School District continues to expand meaningful work-based learning opportunities that connect classroom instruction with real-world experiences, helping students build the skills, confidence and professional connections needed for success beyond high school.
