Introducing Spokane Valley Tech's class of 2026!! 👨🎓👩🎓🎓
Shout out to all our graduates. We also had a handful of students earn their AA degree while also graduating high school.
As Mr. Robbin's Senior ELA and Civics class comes to a close,we’re left with one lasting image from The Catcher in The Rye: the gold ring. 🎠
This book is read every year in his class, and his group of seniors seemed to connect to it in some way or the other, whether they liked or disliked the main character.
A reminder to take risks, embrace uncertainty, and move forward with courage. The future is yours—go reach for it!
We are so excited for you all...it's been a pleasure watching you grow and learn new skills. 🎉👏🎈
It’s the day before our last school day and we were busy! We had a retirement party for our wonderful Lorilei, Son’s of Norway stopped by to tour and talk about scholarships for students in the trades and Representative Greg Nance and staff stopped by for a tour of the new building and an update on Phase 2 construction! Thank you to all who support West Sound Tech! #levelup #westsoundtechnicalskillscenter #levelupatwst
As we wind down our modernization construction, we are excitedly looking forward to our ribbon cutting and dedication celebration September 10, 2026 at 5pm. All alumni, advisory committee members, parents, families and friends of Tri-Tech are invited. We look forward to seeing you and showing you our amazing new facilities!
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.
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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
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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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