BAWN/EDD P. FURGERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

High school students interested in learning about the construction trades are encouraged to check out the classes available at Western Nevada College (WNC) to earn both college and high school credits. The Builders Association of Western Nevada provides tuition assistance of up to $500 per year for high school student enrolled in the construction technology program through the BAWN/Edd P. Furgerson Memorial Scholarship Fund. The program is open to high school students at Carson, Douglas and Fernley High Schools.

The courses allow students to earn credits toward associate degrees at WNC and for the bachelor of technology degree in construction science offered by WNC, with the four-year program at WNCC beginning in the fall of 2007.

These WNC classes are specifically scheduled so they do not conflict with high school class times. Students come to the WNC main campus in Carson City every other day from 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, one week, and Tuesday and Thursday the following week. The WNC programs begin in the summer and fall of every year. Students must apply for admission to WNC and register on the college web site at www.wnc.edu.

The construction technology courses earn five college credits per semester. The fall semester courses are CONS 108B, Construction Practices, and CON 216B, Structural Layout and Assembly, which cover proper construction sequencing, inspections and required testing. About half of the course time is spent in hands-on assembly of an actual dwelling unit. Students will learn correct layout procedures for flooring systems, walls and roof systems, as well as the integration of the structural components.

For more information contact Tim Morsani at 775-445-4427 or e-mail tmorsani@wnc.edu or call Rick DeMar at the BAWN Offices.