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Schools, Colleges & Education

Brookfield School
6800 S. McCarran Blvd.
Reno NV 89509
(775)825-0257
Katie Osgood, Director
Other Contacts: Karyn Murray, Director

 Member Since 2003 

About Us...
A co-educational, private, independent day school for academically able children, preschool through 8th grade. In Reno since 1978, we believe that children learn best in a safe environment in which individuality is treasured and nurtured and in which adult - child interpersonal relationships are characterized by mutual respect, affection, and genuine concern for the welfare of others.

Career College of Northern Nevada
1421 Pullman Dr.
Sparks NV 89434
(775)856-2266
Nate Clark, Pres.
Other Contacts: Anna Albright, Graduate Services Coord., Maria Buendia, Tonya Campanile, Graduate Services Dir.

 Member Since 1990 

About Us...
Career College of Northern Nevada successfully provides employers in our community with employees trained to their specifications. Specialized programs are up-dated based on input from our Program Advisory Committee and feedback from employers sponsoring our No-cost Externship or our Career Services program.

Carrington College
5580 Kietzke Ln.
Reno NV 89511
(775)335-2900
Lynnda Dee English, Dir. of Career Services
Other Contacts: Leslie Gonzales, Exec. Dir. - Reno, Lisa Leach, Dir. of Mktg., Becki Rossini, Dir. of Admissions

 Member Since 2009 

About Us...
Carrington College offers degree and certificate programs in healthcare fields. The Reno Campus, Carrington's newest, office offers an Associates Degree in Nursing and an Associate Degree or Certificate in Medical Assisting.

Education Alliance of Washoe County, Inc.
1150 Matley Ln., Ste. 201
Reno NV 89502
(775)353-5533
Denise Hedrick, Exec. Dir.
Other Contacts: Coleen DeLong, Partership & Mktg. Coord., Mike Dillon, VP of Brd. of Dir, Jim Pfrommer, Pres. of Brd. of Dir

 Member Since 1995 

About Us...
The Education Alliance is a non-profit organization, an extension of our school district, with K-16 (kindergarten thru college) based programs that focus on academic achievement, community partnerships, workforce development, literacy, and parental involvement; providing a link between our schools and the community.

Milan Institute
950 Industrial Way
Sparks NV 89431
(775)348-7200
Heidi Nussbaum, Campus Dir.

 Member Since 2003 

About Us...
Short term training leading to employment. Our training programs include Medical Assistant, Administrative Medical, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapist and Pharmaceutical Technician. Also, we provide free service to employers to locate qualified employees.

Milan Institute
1050 Matley Ln.
Reno NV 89502
(775)784-7171
Steve Raffio, Dir.
Other Contacts: Melissa Cardnuto, Reception

 Member Since 2008 

Morrison University
10315 Professional Cir., 2nd Floor
Reno NV 89521
(775)335-3900
David Heckeler, Pres.
Other Contacts: Emily Avila, Dir. of Career Svcs., Joyce Decker, Dir. of Admissions, Jim Hadwick, Dir. of Financial Aid, Joel Nelson, Dean of Academic Affairs

 Member Since 1982 

About Us...
University offering Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degree.

Nevada Small Business Development Center
College of Business Administration/MS032
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-1717
Kathy Carrico, State Training Dir.
Other Contacts: Winnie Dowling, Deputy State Dir., Rod Jorgensen, Dir. of Counseling, Sam Males, State Dir.

 Member Since 1990 

Nothing to It! Cooking School
225 Crummer Ln.
Reno NV 89502
(775)826-2628
Jay Bushman, GM
Other Contacts: Shawn Deal, Special Events, Lara Ritchie, Culinary Dir.

 Member Since 2008 

About Us...
Nothing to It! is a cooking school for the home cook, kitchen store, and a gourmet deli that serves lunch M-F and caters events from business breakfasts & lunches to high end private parties. We offer a superb venue for company functions, cocktail parties and teambuilding cooking classes.

Sage Ridge School
2525 Crossbow Ct.
Reno NV 89511
(775)852-6222
Cathy Hill, Business Mgr.
Other Contacts: William H. Heim III, Headmaster, Carol Murphy, Dir. of Admissions

 Member Since 2000 

About Us...
Sage Ridge School is an independent, non-profit, non sectarian middle and high school with an integrated college prep curriculum.

Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center
14175 Mt. Charleston St.
Reno NV 89506
(775)789-1000
Ken Dugan, Center Dir.
Other Contacts: Robin Boller, CES Dir., Teddi Cannellos, HR Specialist, Rocky Flanary, Student Svcs. Dir., Sheilah Kelly, Outreach & Admissions, John Mattina, Dir. of Finance & Admin., Helyse Sina, Business /Comm. Liaison

 Member Since 1979 

About Us...
Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center provides career technical training and education to students 16-24 years old. Training in 15 trades is available, and many students also attend a fully accredited high school on campus

TMCC Re-Entry Center
5270 Neil Rd. S-217
Reno NV 89502
(775)829-9041
Ruth McKnight, Counselor

 Member Since 2001 

TMCC Technical Institute, Edison Campus
475 Edison Way
Reno NV 89502
(775)856-5304
Jim New, Associate Dean Applied Industrial Techny

 Member Since 1998 

TMCC Workforce Development
5270 Neil Rd., Ste. #319
Reno NV 89502
(775)829-9010
Deb O'Gorman, Dir.
Other Contacts: Scott Alquist, Program Mgr., Amy Williams, Program Director

 Member Since 1980 

About Us...
15% discount on professional enhancement, language or computer workshops we offer for Chamber Members! Call or visit us at www.wdce.tmcc.edu

TMCC Workforce Development & Continuing Education
5270 Neil Rd., Rm. #306
Reno NV 89502
(775)829-9010
Michael Rainey, SPHR, Dean

 Member Since 2006 

Truckee Meadows Community College
7000 Dandini Blvd. RDMT 200
Reno NV 89512
(775)673-7000
Dr. Maria C. Sheehan, Pres.
Other Contacts: Scott Alquist, CEI, Program Mgr., Lora Lee Bale, Media Specialist WDCE, Kathy Berry, Juanita Chrysanthou, VP/Student Services, J. Kyle Dalpe, Ph.D., Public Info. Officer, Paul Davis, Political Science Profess, Laura Dulgar, Dir. of New Student Prog., Bonnie Green, Placement Specialist, Estela Gutierrez, Mgr. Ethnic Community Rel, Paula Lee Hobson, Diane Kerr, Pres. Exec. Asst., Melanie Lawler, Logistics Mngmt. Coord., Fred Lokken, Assoc. Dean Teaching Tech, Marie Murgolo-Poore, Dir. of Business, Ted Pleggemeyer, Dean of Math, Sci., & Eng, Carlos Romo, Dir.of Equity & Diversity, Delores Sanford, VP Finance & Admin. Svcs., John Scally, Instructor, Pat Slavin, Exec. Asst. to Pres., Anne Tiscareno, Admin. Asst. IV, Amy Williams, Program Mgr.

 Member Since 1980 

About Us...

University of Nevada, Reno
Development & Alumni Relations, MS 007
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-1352
John Carothers, VP of Dev. & Alumni Relations
Other Contacts: Lynda Buhlig, Dir. of Corp. & Foundation Relations

 Member Since 2005 

University of Nevada, Reno
Reynolds School of Journalism/MS310
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-6531
Jerry Ceppos, Dean

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Eng., MS 168
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-6987
Russell A. Fields, Dir.

 Member Since 1993 

About Us...
Provides instruction and research in: Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geological Engineering, and Mining Engineering and public service through the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Seismological Lab and the Nevada State Climate Office.

University of Nevada, Reno
Career Development/MS 104, 200 Thompson Bldg.
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-4678
Kevin Gaw, Dir.
Other Contacts: Debby Carlson, Judy Carrico, M.A., Coordinator, Career Op.

 Member Since 2001 

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts/MS 086
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-6155
Heather K. Hardy, Dean
Other Contacts: Kathleen Boardman, Assoc. Dean

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
Cooperative Extension/MS404
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-7070
Karen Hinton, Dean/Dir.
Other Contacts: John Burton, Dean/Dir.

 Member Since 1993 

About Us...
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is an outreach college of the University of Nevada, Reno that brings information to citizens to solve problems and deal with critical issues. We have 20 offices statewide, serving all Nevada counties.

University of Nevada, Reno
Extended Studies/MS0048
Reno NV 89557
(800)233-8928
Fred Holman, Vice Provost
Other Contacts: Shera Alberti-Annunzio, Ast. Dir.-Profesnl Dev.&Cert.; Programs, CJ Chapman-Walters, Assoc. Dir., School of the Arts, Dee Henderson, Assoc. Vice Provost, Jim McClenahan, Cheryl Olson, Assist. Dir Gaming Mngmt & Exec programs, Connie Rehard, Prog. Assist., Carley Ries, Assoc. Dir., Nyleen Smith, HR Mgr., Kimberly Zaski, Dir. of Mktg.

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
School of Medicine 1664 N. Virginia St./MS332
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-6001
Cheryl Hug-English, Dean
Other Contacts: Barbara Scott, Assoc. Professor

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N. Virginia St., MS/108
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-1417
Jake Kupiec, Dir. Communications
Other Contacts: Dick Bartholet, Dir. of Research & Dev., Charles Bullock, Acting Dean, Robert Dickens, Dir. of Gov't Relations, Vicky Healy, Gov't Relations Admin. Assist., Daniel Klaich, Chancellor, Peter Millar, Energy Project Leader, Mui Ngu, Patricia Richard, Jeanne H. Yamamura, CPA, MIM, PHD, Associate Professor

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Engineering/MS256
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-6925
Dr. Manos Maragakis, Dean of Engineering

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Business Administration/MS24
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-4912
Gregory C. Mosier, Dean
Other Contacts: Dr. Yvonne Stedham, Professor of Management

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Agric., Biotech., & NR/MS222
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-1660
Ronald S. Pardini, Interim Dean/Dir.

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Human & Community Sciences
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-6977
Jean Perry, Dean

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
Graduate School/MS326
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-6869
Marsha Read, Ph.D, Pres./Dean

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Education/MS278
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-4345
William E. Sparkman, Dean

 Member Since 1993 

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Science, MS 424
Reno NV 89557
(775)784-4114
David P. Westfall, Interim Dean

 Member Since 1993 

University of Phoenix
10345 Professional Cir., Ste. 200
Reno NV 89521
(775)828-7999
Kathy Gamboa, Dir. of Reno Campus
Other Contacts: Amy Baker, Chris Howard, Marc LaFleur, Chuck Layosa, Ashley Penkal, Comm Liaison, Matt Roman

 Member Since 1998 

About Us...
We are a University for working adults. We offer flexible degree programs for people who want to work & still earn their degrees. Students graduate in about 2 years by attending one night a week & now we're the nation's largest accredited university with over 125 locations!

Washoe County School District
PO Box 30425
Reno NV 89520
(775)348-0200
Dr. Heath Morrison, Superintendent
Other Contacts: Callie Fisher, Comm. Dept., Steve Hull, Asst. Superintendent Public Affairs, Craig Hulse, Dir. Gov. Affairs, Kendall Inskip, Grant Writer/St. Fed. Pro, Gary Kraemer, CFO, Nancy Leuenhagen, Comm. Specialist, Irene Payne, Board Liaison Coord.

 Member Since 1999 

Washoe County School District- The Brown Center
14101 Old Virginia Rd.
Reno NV 89521
(775)850-8040
Stacie Peterson, Tech. Skills Program Dir.

 Member Since 2006 

About Us...
Career and Technical Education