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!
YouTube Video Link

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.





Unboxing of our WST Box Lunch from our culinary program. We are soft launching a box lunch program and as we perfect the system we will open it up to the public! It was delicious and huge portions!
Order yours at https://forms.gle/PPtyPZfop6XCuehz8
-Order by 2PM for next day pick up.
#wstlevelup






Throwback to this week’s guest speaker at our Collision Repair class!




⚓️ Learning from industry professionals!
NCTA Maritime students welcomed Berry Zimmerman from Aspen Power Catamarans for an inspiring conversation about life, careers, and finding your path in the maritime industry.
Berry shared professional life advice and challenged students to start thinking about their own “superpowers”—the unique skills, strengths, and qualities they can bring to their future careers. 💪⚓️
It’s all about discovering what you’re good at, building on those strengths, and finding ways to put them to work!
Thanks, Berry, for sharing your experience and helping our students see the possibilities ahead! 🚤🌊
#NCTA #superpowers #skillsforlife #aspencat #strengths



Thank you to Builders First Source for sponsoring lunch for our Construction Trades students to celebrate the start of construction on our newest Habitat for Humanity job site. We appreciate Builders First Source support of Habitat for Humanity and our students.


“No cell phones?! Fine. We’ll make cup phones!” Digital Sound students have been hypothesizing & experimenting with the travel of sound energy along different mediums, distances and amplifications. See less






Tickets are NOW LIVE for the first foundation comedy night fundraiser! Let’s make this a great kick off leading up to our 50th Anniversary! 🎉
Skip the homework and join us for an evening of laughter, entertainment, heavy appetizers, and community support at Detention After Dark, a comedy night fundraiser featuring Cory Michaelis, Ariel Hewitt, Rachel Aflleje, benefiting the Sno-Isle TECH Foundation. Enjoy great company, hilarious comedians, and a night that’s guaranteed to earn extra credit. All proceeds help support student programs and opportunities.
Don’t miss our exciting Dessert Dash, where tables compete for first pick of delicious desserts, and our Raise the Paddle moment, giving guests the opportunity to directly invest in student success and future opportunities. Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6pm.
Hall passes (tickets) are now LIVE, get yours today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../detention-after-dark... 🎟️
Event is for 21+
No tests. No homework. Just laughs.

