Our second-year Pharmacy Technician students handled the planning, advertising, and organization, then helped run the clinic—putting their classroom learning to work.
Thank you to Walgreens at Crestline & Wellesley for partnering with our students and making the clinic possible!
Culinary students provided treats and refreshments, and Nursing students practiced taking vitals. It was great to see students from three programs working together and taking care of our community. Proud of the work they put into this day!
🩸 Save the date: November 20 is our fall blood drive! Come donate and support our Pharmacy Technician program.
Construction Careers in Action!
Students are putting their skills to work with hands-on practice in tool safety, measuring, cutting, framing, and teamwork.
Real projects. Real skills. Building confidence one project at a time.
#ConstructionCareers #WestSoundTech #CTE #SkilledTrades
Another amazing Fire and Fuel camp was held September 24-27th at Camp Touchet in the Umatilla National Forest. Thank you to the US Forest Service, US Wildland Fire Service, Washington Dept of Natural Resources and the Washington National Guard for all of their support to organize an amazing wildland training opportunity for our 39 students. The students put their wildland training to good use and got a real look at what life as a wildland firefighter will be like. It is hard and dirty and rewarding! A shoutout to our more than 20 alumni who were part of the training staff. #CTEskillsforreallife #tritechskillscenter
WWPS CTE extends a huge thank you to the Walla Walla Elks Lodge and Jim Western for their generous $3,500 Gratitude Grant in support of our WaHi agriculture program. Their contribution to the Sheep Recovery Fund directly helps us rebuild our flock, upgrade farm security, and ensure our students continue to gain vital, hands-on ag experience. We truly appreciate their outstanding support of our students and programs!
Thank you AMR for the recent donation of a Stryker Power Cot and Stair Chair to our Firefighting and EMS program. This donation will help our students train more effectively with equipment currently being used in our community. It was also great to have two alumni return to where it all started. #CTEskillsforreallife #tritechskillscenter
Girls in Aviation Day @Casscadia Tech Academy!
Our Aviation Science & Technology students had a great time participating in Girls in Aviation Day, sharing their passion for aviation and encouraging the next generation to explore careers in the skies!
Students hosted a hands-on booth featuring craft airplanes and flight simulators, giving participants the chance to learn, create and experience a little bit of what it’s like to take to the skies.
It was a fun day filled with learning, creativity and inspiration.
This fall, Cascadia Technical Academy is proud to open Cascadia Alterations, a student-run alterations shop serving our local community.
Our Fashion Design students will work with real clients to perform clothing alterations and repairs while building the technical and customer service skills they'll use throughout their careers. Every project is completed in a supervised learning environment, allowing students to gain meaningful, hands-on experience.
By choosing Cascadia Alterations, you're doing more than getting affordable alterations—you will be investing in student success. Every dollar earned is reinvested into the Fashion Design program to support student learning, equipment, and future opportunities.
🚒👮♀️ TEAM BUILDING at NCTA! 👮♂️🚒
Fire Science & EMS and Criminal Justice students teamed up for some hands-on team building! 💪🔥
Building communication, teamwork, trust—and having a little fun along the way! 🙌
Learn. Do. Lead. 💙
#NCTA #teamwork #teambuilding #firescience #criminaljustice
Rising Stars @Cascadia Tech Academy!
Teaching Academy students were challenged to create a poster showcasing the qualities that make a great teacher. Stella took the assignment to the next level!
Going far beyond the requirements, she created this incredible hand-drawn masterpiece, showcasing not only what makes a great teacher, but what an amazing artist she is, too!
Way to go, Stella!
Suiting up for the opening!
Barber Shop @Cascadia Tech Academy
Need a fresh cut? Our Barbering students are ready to serve you!
Offering haircuts, styles, shaves, beard trims and more, all while students gain valuable hands-on experience.
🕘 Open during the morning session only.
📞 Call 360.604.1088 today to book your appointment!
Support student learning while getting a fresh new look!
We are thrilled to have Ryan Porter working alongside Brandon Padilla in our Construction Program this year. Welcome to CB Tech Mr. Porter!
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
#SCHOLARSHIPOPPORTUNITY
Your future starts with one application. ✨
The Career & Technical Scholarship is now open for Washington students pursuing eligible associate degrees, certificates, and apprenticeships at community and technical colleges.
🗓️ Apply by October 15, 2026
🎓 Funding available beginning Winter or Spring quarter.
Let us help you invest in your education and career goals. Apply today: https://waopportunityscholarship.org/.../career-technical/
Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation
Cascadia Tech Academy students joined students from all around SW Washington today to participate in Dozer Day Vancouver's Career Fair! The engagement with businesses and students was inspiring! Thank you Dozer Day Vancouver, and all of the sponsors and partners who made this event possible!
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A look behind the scenes at Holy Family Hospital! 🏥
On September 30, NEWTech’s Sterile Processing Technician students toured the hospital’s sterile processing and surgical departments. They observed decontamination, instrument assembly, and sterilization, seeing how each step helps protect patients and healthcare workers from infection.
The surgical department tour helped students connect what they’re learning in class to the teamwork needed to prepare for surgery.
Thank you to Holy Family Hospital for welcoming our students and sharing your work!
⚓️ NCTA Maritime AM Class hits the waterfront!
Today our Maritime students toured the historic W.T. Preston in Anacortes—Washington’s National Historic Landmark sternwheeler and the last sternwheel steamboat to work on Puget Sound.
Getting an up-close look at the vessel, its equipment, and the history of working waterways gives students a unique connection to the maritime industry they’re preparing to be part of. 🚢🔧
Learning maritime history by stepping aboard it! ⚓️
#NCTA #anacortesmuseum #WTPreston #maritimehistory
Twenty-two students from the junior class participated in the MoneyIRL event at the Spokane Convention Center on Sept. 22, where they learned about personal finance, budgeting and won cash prizes. Thank you to @CVSD and all local credit unions for supporting this event.
NCTA Teacher Academy students spent the day at the Mount Vernon Library Commons exploring how libraries support children, families, and the broader community.
Students learned about effective storytime strategies, how library spaces are designed for different age groups, and the importance of representation in children’s literature.
A great opportunity to see how thoughtful spaces, engaging books, and community resources can support young learners.
#NCTA #Teacheracademy #MountVernonLibrary #childrensliterature #YoungLearners
What a difference! It’s night and day. Picture on the left is of a welding booth in the old shop. Picture on the right is our new shop. Better lighting, ventilation and equipment. Students will be better prepared to enter the workforce! Thank you for supporting West Sound Tech and the trades. We are building the future! #LevelUp #levelupatwst
Our Environmental Innovations skills center class visited the Quarry and Scale House Market. They toured the campus and learned about the history, geology and ecology of the site.
