NEWTech Prep
Suiting up for the opening!
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!
CBTECH
We are thrilled to have Ryan Porter working alongside Brandon Padilla in our Construction Program this year. Welcome to CB Tech Mr. Porter!
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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NEWTech Prep is at Providence/Holy family hospital.
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!
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!
Northwest Career & Technical Academy
⚓️ 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
⚓️ 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
Spokane Valley Tech
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.
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.
Northwest Career & Technical Academy
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
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
West Sound Technical Skills Center
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
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
Spokane Valley Tech
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.
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.
West Sound Technical Skills Center
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
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
NEWTech Prep
Throwback to this week’s guest speaker at our Collision Repair class!
Throwback to this week’s guest speaker at our Collision Repair class!
Northwest Career & Technical Academy
⚓️ 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
⚓️ 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
Tri-Tech Skills Center
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.
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.
Puget Sound Skills Center
“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
“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
Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center
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.
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.
Walla Walla Public Schools
SEATech Construction Technology Instructor Eric Matson Wins National Teaching Excellence Award!
Walla Walla Public Schools is proud to announce that SEATech Construction Technology Instructor Eric Matson has been named one of 25 winners of the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Award for Teaching Excellence. Matson will receive $25,000, while SEATech’s Construction Technology program will receive $50,000 to support its skilled trades education program.
Matson was among 25 public high school skilled trades teachers from across the country who were surprised with the news that they had won this prestigious national award. In total, $2 million in cash prizes was awarded to this year’s winners.
“Teaching is not just what I do, it is who I am,” said Matson. “I show up every day committed to giving students the best experience possible, helping them build skills, confidence, and the path they were meant for.”
Matson’s selection represents a significant achievement in a highly competitive national program. His application advanced through three rounds of judging by experts in education, industry, philanthropy, and civic leadership. This year, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools received applications from 569 teachers representing 49 states.
"Eric Matson fosters an inclusive and engaging learning environment that prepares students for careers in the construction industry," said CTE and SEATech Skills Center Director Jerry Maher. "He is passionate about what he teaches, but he is even more passionate about developing young adults who can make positive contributions to their communities. Students enjoy his class and he is always evolving his program to meet the needs of students while getting them ready for life after high school."
Matson’s Construction Technology program provides students with opportunities to gain real-world construction experience, develop technical expertise, and explore career pathways in the skilled trades. Through hands-on instruction and industry-focused learning, students build practical skills while gaining experience that can prepare them for college, apprenticeships, and careers.
His national recognition also shines a spotlight on the strength of Walla Walla Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education programs at SEATech and the district’s commitment to preparing students for success beyond high school.
The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence is the flagship program of The Smidt Foundation, established by Harbor Freight Tools founder Eric Smidt. Now in its 10th year, the program has awarded more than $10 million to 183 skilled trades teachers and their programs across the nation.
The mission of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is to increase understanding, support, and investment in skilled trades education in U.S. public schools. The organization believes every student in America deserves the opportunity to learn about the skilled trades from an excellent teacher.
Matson’s award will provide an opportunity to further strengthen SEATech’s Construction Technology program and expand hands-on learning opportunities for future students
SEATech Construction Technology Instructor Eric Matson Wins National Teaching Excellence Award!
Walla Walla Public Schools is proud to announce that SEATech Construction Technology Instructor Eric Matson has been named one of 25 winners of the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Award for Teaching Excellence. Matson will receive $25,000, while SEATech’s Construction Technology program will receive $50,000 to support its skilled trades education program.
Matson was among 25 public high school skilled trades teachers from across the country who were surprised with the news that they had won this prestigious national award. In total, $2 million in cash prizes was awarded to this year’s winners.
“Teaching is not just what I do, it is who I am,” said Matson. “I show up every day committed to giving students the best experience possible, helping them build skills, confidence, and the path they were meant for.”
Matson’s selection represents a significant achievement in a highly competitive national program. His application advanced through three rounds of judging by experts in education, industry, philanthropy, and civic leadership. This year, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools received applications from 569 teachers representing 49 states.
"Eric Matson fosters an inclusive and engaging learning environment that prepares students for careers in the construction industry," said CTE and SEATech Skills Center Director Jerry Maher. "He is passionate about what he teaches, but he is even more passionate about developing young adults who can make positive contributions to their communities. Students enjoy his class and he is always evolving his program to meet the needs of students while getting them ready for life after high school."
Matson’s Construction Technology program provides students with opportunities to gain real-world construction experience, develop technical expertise, and explore career pathways in the skilled trades. Through hands-on instruction and industry-focused learning, students build practical skills while gaining experience that can prepare them for college, apprenticeships, and careers.
His national recognition also shines a spotlight on the strength of Walla Walla Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education programs at SEATech and the district’s commitment to preparing students for success beyond high school.
The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence is the flagship program of The Smidt Foundation, established by Harbor Freight Tools founder Eric Smidt. Now in its 10th year, the program has awarded more than $10 million to 183 skilled trades teachers and their programs across the nation.
The mission of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is to increase understanding, support, and investment in skilled trades education in U.S. public schools. The organization believes every student in America deserves the opportunity to learn about the skilled trades from an excellent teacher.
Matson’s award will provide an opportunity to further strengthen SEATech’s Construction Technology program and expand hands-on learning opportunities for future students
Spokane Valley Tech
Join us at Panera for our fundraiser on Oct 23! A portion of the proceeds will go to our PTO, so grab your friends and enjoy your favorite meal.
Join us at Panera for our fundraiser on Oct 23! A portion of the proceeds will go to our PTO, so grab your friends and enjoy your favorite meal.
NEWTech Prep is at NEWTech Prep.
Monday challenge: Who’s ready to light it up?
Last week, Nick took on the lighting trainer and successfully wired the complete parking-light circuit. This week, we’re challenging our students to step up, test their skills, and see if they can light it up too!
Monday challenge: Who’s ready to light it up?
Last week, Nick took on the lighting trainer and successfully wired the complete parking-light circuit. This week, we’re challenging our students to step up, test their skills, and see if they can light it up too!
