This is Maritime🌊⚓
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The future of maritime is electric, and innovation is driving the change.
Meet Nicola Graham, Environmental Project Manager.
Nicola works to electrify the vehicle fleet serving the Port of Tacoma and marine cargo terminals managed by The Northwest Seaport Alliance, helping reduce emissions and move the industry toward a cleaner future.
Her work connects to Maritime|253’s sustainability pathway, showing students how careers in clean energy and environmental stewardship are shaping the maritime industry.
We also are wishing those FBLA National qualifiers best of luck in a few weeks at the Leadership Conference in Texas (June 29-July 2).
Today, we celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and achievements of our **20 NCTA Open Doors graduates** representing **seven different school districts**. Each student has demonstrated incredible resilience and commitment in reaching this important milestone.
As our Assistant Director and NCTA Open Doors Director Aaron Smith shared:
*"We are proud of our 20 NCTA Open Doors graduates who came to us from seven different school districts. We can't wait to see you thrive!"*
Your NCTA family is cheering you on as you take the next step in your journey. Whether your future includes college, career training, the workforce, or new opportunities, we know you have the skills and determination to succeed.
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright! 🌟
#NCTA #OpenDoors #Classof2026 #NCTAProud #GraduationDay #FutureReady #CareerTechnicalEducation
Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation
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Our 2026 Cascadia Tech Foundation Golf Tournament is 1 month away!
2 teams and 3 Hole Sponsorships are still available! Email: info@cascadiatechfoundation.org
Come and join us for a great day out on the course… supporting Cascadia Tech Academy!
Core Plus Areospace
Isael discovered his passion for manufacturing in high school at Washington High School in the Franklin Pierce Schools and Pierce County Skills Center and quickly realized he loved the hands-on work.
Isael also participated in the Core Plus Aerospace Summer Student Development Program.
Isael was hired through the Boeing in Washington Pre-Employment Training Program and began his career as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic at Boeing in Renton. Read more about Isael and other Core Plus Aerospace grads in our annual report https://coreplusaerospace.org/2025-annualreport-grads/
Congratulations, Decatur Grads! 🎓✨
Puget Sound Skills Center
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More than 50 graduating seniors from Puget Sound Skills Center recently celebrated a significant milestone during Boeing in Washington Signing Day event, marking their acceptance of job offers with The Boeing Company following graduation.
Students representing PSSC’s Core Plus Aerospace, Construction, Automotive Technology, and Auto Body programs joined instructors and Boeing representatives to recognize the achievement and the hard work that made it possible.
Through hands-on training and real-world experience, these students are entering the workforce with the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
Congratulations to these grads as they launch their careers and build their futures!
Washington State SkillsUSA Vice-President Abby Hill and Instructor Salvatore Lorenzen attending SkillsUSA Nationals as part of the Washington State Leadership Delegation last week in Atlanta, Georgia.
Also we did our pins and letters ceremony last week. Some call outs:
-FBLA has the most members with 40 students!! Mr. Smith's goal is to have 50, so we are about there. 📁
-First Robotics is our second largest club 🤖
-Leela Shah has made school history as SVT’s first-ever triple medalist at a State Conference (SkillsUSA)! 🎖🎖🎖
-Our CyberPatriot teams did extremely well too: two teams made Platinum division and another made the Gold division 🌟
Well done SVT students! We can't wait to see what is in store next year.
Congratulations, HVA Graduates! 🎓✨
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
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From the classroom to the garage, Washington's K-12 learning standards help students build the knowledge and skills needed to keep their futures moving.
Students interested in automotive careers draw on science, mathematics, English language arts, and career and technical education to understand vehicle systems, diagnose problems, communicate clearly, and solve real-world challenges. 🚗🔧
Explore the carousel to see how these learning standards, pathways, and career clusters work together to support the next generation of mechanics and automotive professionals.
#WAedu #PublicEducation
This week, current and former NEWTech staff gathered for breakfast to celebrate the retirement of Andrew Syder, who is retiring after 28 years of teaching Welding at the NEWTech Skill Center.
The gathering brought together colleagues from across NEWTech's history, creating a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, share stories, and reflect on the impact Andrew and so many others have had on generations of students.
Joining the celebration were several former NEWTech instructors and staff, spanning the 43 year history of instruction at NEWTech, including:
John Flanigan – Machine Shop
Lori Murray – Dental Careers
Dennis Koentopp – Automotive Technology
Scott Dethlefs – Broadcast Media & Animation/Special Effects
Tim Lorentz – Special Education Coordinator
Don Belcher – Collision Repair
Andrew's 28 years of service represent a remarkable commitment to students, skilled trades education, and workforce development. His influence will continue to be felt through the many graduates who entered the welding industry and related careers because of his instruction and mentorship.
Congratulations, Andrew, on an outstanding career. We wish you all the best in retirement!
Students are putting their composite skills to the test by completing practice infusion skateboard molds. From mold preparation to fiberglass layups and infusion techniques, these hands-on projects showcase the skills they’ve developed throughout the year.
Great work, students—we’re excited to see the finished products!
Pictures shown include work completed by Amy, Ailyn, Sophia, kros & Kage. 💙✈️🛹
#CorePlusAerospace #Fiberglass #CompositeMaterials #FutureManufacturing #AerospaceEducation
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
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Construction is important, and Washington's K–12 students learn foundational skills for careers in this field through math, physics, and CTE courses.
Still, instead of spending valuable time, energy, and money on building ballrooms and arches or hosting UFC fights, perhaps the federal government could focus on other projects. This could look like prioritizing lower costs for individuals and families or working with states to ensure that all students have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Pictured: blueprint of OSPI building with arch, ballroom, and octagon added.
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Great job, Innovators! Your hard work does not go unnoticed.
It is the last few days of school-whether you have finals or final projects, best of luck! 🔅
Make sure you turn in your chrome book WITH the chord. If students do not turn one in, they will be issued a fine on their account which is NEW.
@spokaneValleyTech
Attention CBTECH Summer School Students & Families
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Summer School begins tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16th!
Class Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
A sack lunch and mid-morning snack will be provided each day. Students are also welcome to bring their own lunch if they prefer.
CBTECH Uniform Information
The required CBTECH T-shirt is $15.00. Students may pay for their shirt on the first day of Summer School or any day thereafter. Teachers will bring their classes to the office throughout the day so students can be issued their T-shirts.
Please note that CBTECH uniforms will not be available for purchase until tomorrow, June 16th. Since today is the last day of the regular school year and Summer School has not officially started, office staff are busy closing out the school year and completing year-end reports.
Please do not come to CBTECH today to purchase T-shirts or uniforms.
Transportation Reminder
Transportation is not provided for Summer School. Students and families are responsible for arranging transportation to and from CBTECH each day.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and kicking off a great Summer School session!
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Atención Estudiantes y Familias de la Escuela de Verano de CBTECH
¡La Escuela de Verano comienza mañana, martes 16 de junio!
Horario de Clases: 8:00 a. m. – 3:30 p. m.
Se proporcionará un almuerzo tipo sack lunch (almuerzo para llevar) y un refrigerio a media mañana todos los días. Los estudiantes también pueden traer su propio almuerzo si lo prefieren.
Información sobre la Camiseta de CBTECH
La camiseta requerida de CBTECH tiene un costo de $15.00. Los estudiantes pueden pagar su camiseta el primer día de la Escuela de Verano o en cualquier momento después. Los maestros llevarán a sus clases a la oficina durante el día para que los estudiantes reciban su camiseta.
Tenga en cuenta que las camisetas y uniformes de CBTECH no estarán disponibles para la venta hasta mañana, 16 de junio. Debido a que hoy es el último día del año escolar regular y la Escuela de Verano aún no ha comenzado oficialmente, el personal de oficina está ocupado cerrando el año escolar y completando los informes de fin de año.
Por favor, no venga hoy a CBTECH para comprar camisetas o uniformes.
Recordatorio sobre el Transporte
No se proporciona transporte para la Escuela de Verano. Los estudiantes y sus familias son responsables de organizar el transporte de ida y vuelta a CBTECH cada día.
¡Esperamos verlos mañana y comenzar una excelente sesión de Escuela de Verano!
Congratulations, RTP Graduates! 🎓✨
