WANIC Programs
About Dental Careers
YouTube Video Link
This is a full year 3-period Skill Center class (3 high school credits).
The Dental Careers program opens up a world of exciting professional and college opportunities. In a state-of-the-art learning lab, discover the rewarding dental career field. Learn about instruments, dental materials, four-handed dentistry, preventative, restorative, and specialty procedures, patient charting, sterilization, radiography, general and oral anatomy, microbiology, terminology, First Aid/CPR, and infection control. Program includes field trips, guest speakers, team building, and leadership activities and prepares students for further education or an exciting career.
Students read college level textbooks and practice technical writing skills. Students who successfully complete this program have the experience required to work in a dental office as a sterilization or hygiene assistant. Many students choose to continue their dental education at technical colleges and universities majoring in dental assisting, dental hygiene, or dentistry. Dentistry is an exciting, hands-on, and in-demand profession. Dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants are well compensated and have desirable work hours.
Washington State has many excellent schools to further your dental education, including Clark College, Eastern Washington University, Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Renton Technical College, Seattle Community College, Shoreline Community College, University of Washington, and many more.
Learn More
https://wanic.lwsd.org
11605 132nd Ave. NE, Ste. A108
Kirkland, WA 98034
425.739.8400
wanic@lwsd.org
YV-Tech - Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Program Info
About Pre-Medical Assistant
Program Experience
Perform administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams and performing front-desk tasks
Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state and local requirements
Deliver high-quality patient care for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, temperature; and reporting patient history summary
Career Focus
Prepared for advanced certification and additional education
Opportunities
Certifications
Credit Equivalency
College Credit
Learn More:
yvhttps://yvtech.ysd7.org
1120 S. 18th Street
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Cascadia Tech Academy
About Fire Science
YouTube Video Link
This two-year program open to juniors and seniors, allows students to explore a career in the emergency services field with an emphasis on developing fundamental skills in the fire service and the emergency medical service. In addition to studying fire science and emergency medicine, cadets are taught skills in team building, decision-making, and problem-solving.
This hands-on course is also physically demanding at times. Cadets participate in training fires and are instructed in advanced first aid/CPR. Successful completion of the program, with a grade of "B" or better, may result in college credit.
Students in the Fire Science program year one will learn:
Washington State Occupational First Aid/CPR
Basic firefighting skills
Teamwork and cooperation skills
Apply concepts and mathematical procedures
Hydraulics
Application of science and physics to the fire ground
HazMat Awareness
Physical training
Students in the Fire Science program year two will learn:
Wildland firefighting skills
Advanced firefighting skills and application
HazMat operations
Ride-along firefighting experience
Physical training
Program Benefits:
Basic & Advanced Firefighting Skills
HazMat Awareness
Wildland Firefighting Skills
Hydraulics
3 High School Credits per year
Ride-Along Firefighting Experience
Up to 12 College Credits
Learn More
www.cascadiatechnicalacademy.org
12200 NE 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
360.604.1050
info@cascadiatechnicalacademy.org
New changes for students in our Criminal Justice Class. Students will be wearing a uniform Monday through Thursday with casual Friday. Ariat Polo shirts with the Criminal Justice logo. Students will need black pants and black shoes. There is some financial support for students who can’t provide their own pants and shoes. #criminaljusticestudent
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology orientations will be held at their school, 23 W 1st Ave, Kennewick with AM Session from 5:30-6:30pm and PM session from 6:30-7:30pm
We’re back, NCTA! 🚀 And what a fantastic first day!
Students from across our Anacortes campus programs came together to connect, get to know one another, and learn more about NCTA and the incredible opportunities around them.
⚓ Maritime
✈️ Core Plus Aerospace
🔨 Core Plus Construction
It was an awesome start to the year, and we can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes together! Welcome back, NCTA students! 💙
#NCTA #CTE #Maritime #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #backtoschool
We got our sign up today! Thanks Hanson Sign Co.!
NEWTech Prep
We asked our students what they’re most excited about this year and their answers say it all!
A new school year means new experiences, new friendships, new skills and new opportunities to prepare for what comes next. We’re excited to see where this year takes our students.
Here’s to a great year at NEWTech!
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We hope you all had the best first day! Tomorrow will be an "A" day which mean periods 1, 3, flex, 5, and 7.
Picture day forms were sent home and that will be next Wednesday Sept 2nd.
Lastly a new update: we have a share bin at lunch. If you have an unsealed item in your lunch that you don't want, instead of throwing it away you can donate it in the share bin for someone else to take. 😀
WANIC Programs
About Culinary
YouTube Video Link
This is a full year 3-period Skill Center class (3 high school credits).
Year 1: This comprehensive, career-focused program prepares students for the hospitality industry in a commercial kitchen classroom. Students learn French cooking techniques, culinary terminology, knife skills, aesthetics of food presentation, baking and pastry techniques, and prepare a wide variety of foods and cuisines. In addition, students practice safety and sanitation procedures, restaurant management, customer relations, team and leadership skills, and catering and table service. There are also industry-related field trips to observe professionals and learn about career possibilities. Students who successfully complete Year 1 may be eligible to apply for Year 2.
Year 2: Students in Advanced Culinary Arts expand and refine their culinary expertise. Students are prepared with broad and transferable skills in planning, management, communication, and advanced food production for employment and post-secondary education.
Learn More
https://wanic.lwsd.org
11605 132nd Ave. NE, Ste. A108
Kirkland, WA 98034
425.739.8400
wanic@lwsd.org
YV-Tech - Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Program Info
About Physical Therapy Technician
Program Experience
Utilize advanced fitness and therapeutic wellness resources as used by rehab professionals
Prevent, evaluate and rehabilitate injuries while consulting and interacting with medical professionals
Assist patients in regaining gross motor skills such as walking, balancing and activities of daily living
Career Focus
Prepared for state licensure, immediate employment, advanced certifications and further education
Opportunities
Internships
Certifications
College Credit
Learn More:
yvhttps://yvtech.ysd7.org
1120 S. 18th Street
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Cascadia Tech Academy
About Fashion Design
YouTube Video Link
The Fashion Design program is a two-year course for juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career or continuing education in a design or fashion-related field.
The Fashion Design program provides the core skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level employment in a fashion or retail career field. Students learn the principles of art and design, customer service and business practices, and the fundamentals of marketing and visual merchandising. They will also learn basic illustration, drawing skills, designing and making clothing, portfolio development, and preparation for future career and/or college readiness.
The second-year program builds on the skills taught during the first year by focusing on leadership development, technical design and development, building on their portfolio, and continued preparation for future career and/or continuing education.
Students enrolled in the Fashion Design program will learn the following during a two-year program:
Safety in the Workplace
Technical Fashion Design & Development
Fundamentals of Marketing & Visual Merchandising
Introduction to Fashion Industry & Common Terminology
Principles of Art & Design
Introduction to Brand Development
Leadership Skills Development
Professionalism Skills Development
Customer Service & Business Practices
Fashion & Retail Career Opportunities and Job Search Skills
Portfolio Development
Developing and Growing Creativity
Illustration and Drawing Skills
Life-Long Learning and Problem Solving Skills
Future Career and/or College Readiness
Garment Alterations
Adobe Illustrator
Learn More
www.cascadiatechnicalacademy.org
12200 NE 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
360.604.1050
info@cascadiatechnicalacademy.org
WANIC Programs
About Cisco Networking
YouTube Video Link
This is a full year 3-period Skill Center class (3 high school credits).
Year 1: Discover how to design, build, manage, and troubleshoot corporate enterprise networks. Learn mitigation of security threats, cybersecurity threat management, and advanced troubleshooting skills with a major emphasis on hands-on learning. Each day half the class time is spent working in a state-of-the-art networking lab. Students take the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam at the completion of the course.
Year 2: This advanced curriculum trains students to install, configure, and operate local and wide area networks using protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, AAA, IPv6, MPLS, STP, DSL, VTP, Gigabit, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. This course makes extensive use of labs to focus on developing skills to build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies, creating and deploying a global intranet, and troubleshooting. Aspects of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and Cisco Unified Communication Manager will be covered as well as aspects of VMWare and Microsoft virtualization of servers. Students also gain experience in setting up and configuring Microsoft Server products. Students take the Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) exams at the completion of the course.
Learn More
https://wanic.lwsd.org
11605 132nd Ave. NE, Ste. A108
Kirkland, WA 98034
425.739.8400
wanic@lwsd.org
YV-Tech - Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Program Info
About Nursing
Program Experience
Deliver high-quality patient care as a critical member of a professional healthcare team in a wide range of clinical settings
Experience the joy and satisfaction of helping others with the activities of daily living in long-term care settings, hospitals and other healthcare facilities
Apply advanced health care concepts, processes and diagnostic procedures
Career Focus
Prepared for state NAC licensure, immediate employment, and further education
Opportunities
Clinicals
Certifications
College Credit
Learn More:
yvhttps://yvtech.ysd7.org
1120 S. 18th Street
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Core Plus Aerospace
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Meet Jackson K., a participant in the Student Development Program at Boeing in Washington from the Puget Sound Skills Center .
What’s your Student Development Program experience been like?
“My experience as a whole has been amazing for my career. I’m proud of accomplishing the fact that I’m in this Student Development Program and it’s setting me up for so many different career paths.”
Cascadia Tech Academy
About Diesel Technology
YouTube Video Link
The Diesel Technology program is a two-year program designed to prepare students, both male and female, for entry-level positions in the heavy equipment industry or to prepare them in furthering their education/training.
Students enrolled in the Diesel Technology program will learn operation theory, maintenance and repair of large trucks and off-road equipment. The systems studied will include electrical, hydraulic, engines, air systems, brakes, and preventative maintenance. Emphasis is placed on the safe operation of hand and power tools, overhead crane, and forklift trucks.
After acquiring the fundamental skills of the trade, students will perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment and trucks.
Along with technical material, this program will include units on leadership, communication skills, goal setting, problem solving, conflict resolution, and responsible decision-making.
Program Benefits:
3 High School credits
High School credit equivalencies. A current list is available at cascadiatechnicalacademy.org/high-school-credit-equivalencies. See your sending school counselor for eligibility.
Competency Certificate
Entry level job skills
Preparation for next level of education/training
Successful completion of the program, with a grade of “B” or higher, may result in college credits
Learn More
www.cascadiatechnicalacademy.org
12200 NE 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
360.604.1050
info@cascadiatechnicalacademy.org
Welcome back to the 2026-2027 school year!! In addition, we want to say thank you to all our students and families who took the time to come to back to school night on Monday. We had a great turnout.🎉
We can't wait to see you all tomorrow at 7:50 am. The schedule is listed tomorrow, but that is not our typical schedule. It is so you can meet all your teachers. The regular schedule is posted after, it is also on our website, and was sent out in an email.
Two other notes: Skill center classes start THURSDAY the 27th. If you have skill center, you don't need to be there yet or until your academy classes. #2: SVT does not have late start ever.
See you all tomorrow!! Do not hesitate to ask a staff member or fellow Innovator for help. You will find the SVT community is something very special. 💡😊🏫
WVTech Renovation Preview: Tomorrow, Wenatchee Valley Tech opens its doors to several new modern spaces for students thanks to a $14 million grant from the state. We tagged along with Superintendent Kalahar for a sneak peek of these future-ready spaces before students arrive.
⚕Medical Occupations and 🪥Dental Assisting have new industry-standard classrooms, labs, and equipment
👩🍳Culinary is getting a new cafe and conference/classroom space
👨🏾🚒Fire Science's new smoke tower and learning spaces will replicate what it feels like to be in a smoke filled building and fire station.
#WeareWenatchee #FutureReady #BuildingForLearning #wvtech #cte
WANIC Programs
About Building Industry Technologies Core Plus Construction
YouTube Video Link
This is a full year 3-period Skill Center class (3 high school credits).
Work with industry experts who provide professional knowledge and first-hand experience. Utilize different materials and methods, fasteners and adhesives, learn to safely operate the various industry tools, and learn jobsite safety and OSHA requirements.
Design and carry out hands-on skills in practices such as rigging, lifting, and safely moving a load utilizing principles of mechanical advantage. Read, understand, and interpret basic plan sets and engineering drawings. Apply academic concepts such as math and physics for a well-designed project, key concepts in plumbing and electrical, along with energy utilization and energy efficiencies.
Learn about a variety of project management approaches. Feel prepared to find employment in the field or continue at a post-secondary institution. Qualified students may enroll in the Construction Management Program at the University of Washington upon graduation.
Learn More
https://wanic.lwsd.org
11605 132nd Ave. NE, Ste. A108
Kirkland, WA 98034
425.739.8400
wanic@lwsd.org
