New Program Videos @Cascadia Tech Academy on YouTube!
Follow us at @cascadiatechacademy
Follow us at @cascadiatechacademy
Students working on a classic today.
Learning the craft from Mr. Horton — one bolt at a time.
Video Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BaghsER8p/
#connectwithnewtech
Learning the craft from Mr. Horton — one bolt at a time.
Video Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BaghsER8p/
#connectwithnewtech
@Cascadia Tech Academy
Applications are Open
📣Are you a current sophomore or junior? Applications are now being accepted for the 26-27 school year. Reach out to your high school counselor with any questions.
At Cascadia Technical Academy, high school students can:
✅ Earn College Credit
✅ Obtain Industry Certifications
✅ Participate In Internships
✅ Gain Valuable Skills At No Cost
✅ Save Money On College Tuition And Other Training
Applications are Open
📣Are you a current sophomore or junior? Applications are now being accepted for the 26-27 school year. Reach out to your high school counselor with any questions.
At Cascadia Technical Academy, high school students can:
✅ Earn College Credit
✅ Obtain Industry Certifications
✅ Participate In Internships
✅ Gain Valuable Skills At No Cost
✅ Save Money On College Tuition And Other Training
@WANIC Skills Center
Applications now accepted for 2026-27 Full Year Skill Center Programs! Apply online before March 31st https://wanic.lwsd.org/academics/full-year-courses
FB Video Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1VjDWLUrAT/
@Cascadia Tech Academy
DECA Area 9 Regional Conference
Fashion Design students participated in the DECA Area 9 Conference, competing in both team and individual events.
#Fashiondesign
DECA Area 9 Regional Conference
Fashion Design students participated in the DECA Area 9 Conference, competing in both team and individual events.
#Fashiondesign
@West Sound Tech
The first look at our WST Dental Assisting program. This program will open in the fall of 2027.
The first look at our WST Dental Assisting program. This program will open in the fall of 2027.
⚙️Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month | #WhyNCTA 📚
All month long, we’re celebrating CTE Month by highlighting the voices that matter most—our NCTA students!
Every day, we’ll be sharing a student quote answering one simple question: #WhyNCTA?!
💬 Why did you choose NCTA as your CTE graduation pathway?
⚙️🙌🏼From hands-on learning and industry certifications to supportive instructors and real-world skills, our students are building their futures with purpose and confidence.🚤🛠️
Today’s #WhyNCTA:👩⚕️👨⚕️💉
"I would be honored to be part of a program as amazing as this one that allows high schoolers to gain more experience and start to be part of things that will make an impact on their future."
Follow along all month to hear more student voices and see how CTE at NCTA changes lives every day.
#CTEMonth #WhyNCTA #StudentVoices #CTEProud #HandsOnLearning #NCTA #CareerReady #FutureFocused #CTEWorks #NCTAStudents #PathwayToSuccess
All month long, we’re celebrating CTE Month by highlighting the voices that matter most—our NCTA students!
Every day, we’ll be sharing a student quote answering one simple question: #WhyNCTA?!
💬 Why did you choose NCTA as your CTE graduation pathway?
⚙️🙌🏼From hands-on learning and industry certifications to supportive instructors and real-world skills, our students are building their futures with purpose and confidence.🚤🛠️
Today’s #WhyNCTA:👩⚕️👨⚕️💉
"I would be honored to be part of a program as amazing as this one that allows high schoolers to gain more experience and start to be part of things that will make an impact on their future."
Follow along all month to hear more student voices and see how CTE at NCTA changes lives every day.
#CTEMonth #WhyNCTA #StudentVoices #CTEProud #HandsOnLearning #NCTA #CareerReady #FutureFocused #CTEWorks #NCTAStudents #PathwayToSuccess
@NCTA
👉✨Our students got skills! 🛠️🚤
NCTA Maritime students are building their skills the right way—fiberglassing a boat sole as part of their vessel repair and restoration training. From surface prep to final layup, these students are gaining real-world experience that prepares them for careers in the maritime industry.
#NCTA #MaritimeCareers #BoatRepairs #Fiberglass #HandsOnLearning #CTE #SkilledTrades #MarineTechnology #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerReady
👉✨Our students got skills! 🛠️🚤
NCTA Maritime students are building their skills the right way—fiberglassing a boat sole as part of their vessel repair and restoration training. From surface prep to final layup, these students are gaining real-world experience that prepares them for careers in the maritime industry.
#NCTA #MaritimeCareers #BoatRepairs #Fiberglass #HandsOnLearning #CTE #SkilledTrades #MarineTechnology #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerReady
@NewTech Prep
Apprenticeship Information Night is coming up!
Join us on March 11, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at NEWTech Prep to learn how registered apprenticeships work and what pathways are available in the skilled trades.
Juniors and seniors will hear a short presentation starting at 6:00 PM, followed by time to meet apprenticeship coordinators, ask questions, and explore next steps.
🚧 Big things are happening on the Foss Waterway! Construction is moving right along at both the Port Business Center and the Maritime|253 building.
The next major outdoor milestone is the parking lot.
Maritime|253 will be complete and ready to welcome students this fall, while the Port Business Center is on track to open in spring 2027.
Full steam ahead ⚓
Port of Tacoma BNBuilders TCF Architecture
The next major outdoor milestone is the parking lot.
Maritime|253 will be complete and ready to welcome students this fall, while the Port Business Center is on track to open in spring 2027.
Full steam ahead ⚓
Port of Tacoma BNBuilders TCF Architecture
@Cascadia Tech Skills Center
SkillsUSA Southwest Regional Drone Competition
Congrats to Cascadia Tech Academy seniors, Brody Elwell and Taylor Lingeman for winning Gold at our Southwest Regional drone competition. These two, along with two or three more teams from Cascadia Tech Criminal Justice and Cascadia Tech Aviation will likely be strong contenders at the SkillsUSA state tournament in April!
SkillsUSA Southwest Regional Drone Competition
Congrats to Cascadia Tech Academy seniors, Brody Elwell and Taylor Lingeman for winning Gold at our Southwest Regional drone competition. These two, along with two or three more teams from Cascadia Tech Criminal Justice and Cascadia Tech Aviation will likely be strong contenders at the SkillsUSA state tournament in April!
@Puget Sound Skills Center
This Black History Month, our PSSC students shared powerful reflections, personal stories, and words that remind us why representation, resilience, and community matter every single day. We are so proud of the courage and authenticity they brought to this feature.
Thank you to @highlineschools for spotlighting our students and amplifying their voices.
You can read the full story on the Highline Public Schools homepage!
This Black History Month, our PSSC students shared powerful reflections, personal stories, and words that remind us why representation, resilience, and community matter every single day. We are so proud of the courage and authenticity they brought to this feature.
Thank you to @highlineschools for spotlighting our students and amplifying their voices.
You can read the full story on the Highline Public Schools homepage!
💌👉 2026–27 Student Application Opens This Saturday! 👈💌
📅Mark your calendars—applications for the 2026–27 school year open this Saturday, February 14th! ❤️
As students begin the process, we encourage them to take their time and thoughtfully answer each application question. Their responses help us better understand their interests, goals, and readiness for their chosen pathway—setting them up for success from day one.
🖥️ Apply online: https://www.nwtech.k12.wa.us/
We’re excited to meet the next group of motivated, career-focused students ready to explore hands-on learning opportunities.
#NCTA #StudentApplications #CTE #CareerTechEd #ApplyNow #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #PathwayToSuccess #ValentinesDayLaunch
📅Mark your calendars—applications for the 2026–27 school year open this Saturday, February 14th! ❤️
As students begin the process, we encourage them to take their time and thoughtfully answer each application question. Their responses help us better understand their interests, goals, and readiness for their chosen pathway—setting them up for success from day one.
🖥️ Apply online: https://www.nwtech.k12.wa.us/
We’re excited to meet the next group of motivated, career-focused students ready to explore hands-on learning opportunities.
#NCTA #StudentApplications #CTE #CareerTechEd #ApplyNow #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #PathwayToSuccess #ValentinesDayLaunch
@CB Tech
Nothing better than suiting up and participating in some hands-on activities with Firefighting.
Nothing better than suiting up and participating in some hands-on activities with Firefighting.
@Maritime253
💬 Future student:
“The program lets me learn through hands-on projects on the water, combining design, problem-solving, and teamwork.”
During the enrollment process we asked students to share why they are interested in attending Maritime|253, and we are blown away by their answers. Our future students are driven, curious, and ready to take on the world.
Enrollment is open now for students across the South Sound: maritime253.org ⛴
💬 Future student:
“The program lets me learn through hands-on projects on the water, combining design, problem-solving, and teamwork.”
During the enrollment process we asked students to share why they are interested in attending Maritime|253, and we are blown away by their answers. Our future students are driven, curious, and ready to take on the world.
Enrollment is open now for students across the South Sound: maritime253.org ⛴
@Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center
Let’s shine a spotlight on our Fashion & Merchandising student, Kine!
Kine received the 2026 Gold Key award from the Scholastic Art & Writing Alliance for Young Artists & Writers in the fashion category! Amazing job!
Our Fashion & Merchandising program is still accepting applications for the 26/27 school year! Learn to create your own clothing line, create pop ups, learn self marketing strategies, textiles, wholesale, manufacturing, design, what it takes to run a fashion show, and more! Students can earn 3 high school credits (fine arts equivalency available), dual college credits and industry recognized credentials. If you are a current 10th or 11th grade students, apply today at
Let’s shine a spotlight on our Fashion & Merchandising student, Kine!
Kine received the 2026 Gold Key award from the Scholastic Art & Writing Alliance for Young Artists & Writers in the fashion category! Amazing job!
Our Fashion & Merchandising program is still accepting applications for the 26/27 school year! Learn to create your own clothing line, create pop ups, learn self marketing strategies, textiles, wholesale, manufacturing, design, what it takes to run a fashion show, and more! Students can earn 3 high school credits (fine arts equivalency available), dual college credits and industry recognized credentials. If you are a current 10th or 11th grade students, apply today at
@Seattle Public Schools
#SeattleSkillsCenter
🎉 Happy Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! 🎉
This February, we’re celebrating how Career and Technical Education helps SPS students explore careers, build real‑world skills, and prepare for college and the workforce.
From STEM and health sciences to culinary arts, media, and skilled trades, CTE connects learning to future opportunities through hands‑on, career‑connected experiences.
At Seattle Public Schools, CTE plays a vital role in helping students discover their interests, earn credentials, and see themselves in tomorrow’s careers.
👏 Thank you to our CTE educators, industry partners, and students who make this work possible every day.
🔗 Learn more about SPS CTE programs and pathways:
https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/cte/
#SeattleSkillsCenter
🎉 Happy Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! 🎉
This February, we’re celebrating how Career and Technical Education helps SPS students explore careers, build real‑world skills, and prepare for college and the workforce.
From STEM and health sciences to culinary arts, media, and skilled trades, CTE connects learning to future opportunities through hands‑on, career‑connected experiences.
At Seattle Public Schools, CTE plays a vital role in helping students discover their interests, earn credentials, and see themselves in tomorrow’s careers.
👏 Thank you to our CTE educators, industry partners, and students who make this work possible every day.
🔗 Learn more about SPS CTE programs and pathways:
https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/cte/
@Puget Sound Skills Center
✨January Student of the Month ✨
Be Present.
Showing up matters and our January honorees do just that. These students consistently arrive ready to learn, engage, and contribute to their classrooms and school community. Being present isn’t just about attendance; it’s about effort, focus, and commitment. We’re proud to celebrate students who choose to be here and give their best every day. 💙
✨January Student of the Month ✨
Be Present.
Showing up matters and our January honorees do just that. These students consistently arrive ready to learn, engage, and contribute to their classrooms and school community. Being present isn’t just about attendance; it’s about effort, focus, and commitment. We’re proud to celebrate students who choose to be here and give their best every day. 💙
CTSO Competitions
FBLA Winter Leadership Conference
Our Cascadia Tech Chapter of FBLA participated in the FBLA Winter Leadership Conference competitions at LCC in Longview, where they demonstrated their business and leadership skills.
We are incredibly proud to announce that our students not only participated but truly excelled. A total of 26 students competed in 22 technical, business, and leadership contests. As a result of their hard work and talent, they earned 5 first-place medals, and 22 students brought home an impressive combined total of 48 awards.
These students have not only showcased their expertise in business-related events, but also displayed outstanding leadership, representing our school with professionalism and pride. Their achievements are a testament to their dedication and commitment to excellence.
We congratulate each of these students for their remarkable accomplishments and look forward to their continued success!
Winners and Events
🥇 First Place
Business Ethics: Kaylee Lewis
Customer Service: Emelia Pendergraft
Marketing: Nailani Attaran, Yanira Selagea-Torres
Project Management (Objective Test): Erika Aryku
🥈 Second Place
Computer Problem Solving: John Cannon
Entrepreneurship: Finnias Denton, Noah McEuin, Faithe Moran
Graphic Design: Anastasiya Aleksandrov, Jasmine Tsibikova
Marketing: Eduardo Cortez-Cruz, Joshua Lindauer, Dax Pope
Social Media Strategies: Brionna Hardy, Jasmine Tsibikova
🥉 Third Place
Advertising: Sebastian Aire
Hospitality & Event Management: Saiya Marchel, Erika Aryku, Emelia Pendergraft
Human Resource Management: Esther Taylor
Marketing: Kaylee Lewis, Oscar Campos, Devin Hart
Retail Management: Emelia Pendergraft
Sales Presentation: Nailani Attaran, Oscar Campos, Yanira Selagea-Torres
🎖️ Fourth Place
Accounting: Anastasiya Aleksandrov
Advertising: Oscar Campos
Business Communication: Finnias Denton
Entrepreneurship: Oscar Campos, Brionna Hardy
Event Planning: Viktoriia Lobova
Insurance & Risk Management: Sebastian Aire
Journalism: Jasmine Tsibikova
Social Media Strategies: Sebastian Aire, Saiya Marchel
⭐ Fifth Place
Accounting: Viktoriia Lobova
Business Communication: T-ray Brazier
Business Management: Kaylee Lewis, Dax Pope
Project Management (Objective Test): John Cannon
🔹 Sixth Place
Journalism: Anastasiya Aleksandrov
Personal Finance: Noah McEuin
Public Service Announcement: Joshua Lindauer, Yanira Selagea-Torres
Securities & Investments: Devin Hart
FBLA Winter Leadership Conference
Our Cascadia Tech Chapter of FBLA participated in the FBLA Winter Leadership Conference competitions at LCC in Longview, where they demonstrated their business and leadership skills.
We are incredibly proud to announce that our students not only participated but truly excelled. A total of 26 students competed in 22 technical, business, and leadership contests. As a result of their hard work and talent, they earned 5 first-place medals, and 22 students brought home an impressive combined total of 48 awards.
These students have not only showcased their expertise in business-related events, but also displayed outstanding leadership, representing our school with professionalism and pride. Their achievements are a testament to their dedication and commitment to excellence.
We congratulate each of these students for their remarkable accomplishments and look forward to their continued success!
Winners and Events
🥇 First Place
Business Ethics: Kaylee Lewis
Customer Service: Emelia Pendergraft
Marketing: Nailani Attaran, Yanira Selagea-Torres
Project Management (Objective Test): Erika Aryku
🥈 Second Place
Computer Problem Solving: John Cannon
Entrepreneurship: Finnias Denton, Noah McEuin, Faithe Moran
Graphic Design: Anastasiya Aleksandrov, Jasmine Tsibikova
Marketing: Eduardo Cortez-Cruz, Joshua Lindauer, Dax Pope
Social Media Strategies: Brionna Hardy, Jasmine Tsibikova
🥉 Third Place
Advertising: Sebastian Aire
Hospitality & Event Management: Saiya Marchel, Erika Aryku, Emelia Pendergraft
Human Resource Management: Esther Taylor
Marketing: Kaylee Lewis, Oscar Campos, Devin Hart
Retail Management: Emelia Pendergraft
Sales Presentation: Nailani Attaran, Oscar Campos, Yanira Selagea-Torres
🎖️ Fourth Place
Accounting: Anastasiya Aleksandrov
Advertising: Oscar Campos
Business Communication: Finnias Denton
Entrepreneurship: Oscar Campos, Brionna Hardy
Event Planning: Viktoriia Lobova
Insurance & Risk Management: Sebastian Aire
Journalism: Jasmine Tsibikova
Social Media Strategies: Sebastian Aire, Saiya Marchel
⭐ Fifth Place
Accounting: Viktoriia Lobova
Business Communication: T-ray Brazier
Business Management: Kaylee Lewis, Dax Pope
Project Management (Objective Test): John Cannon
🔹 Sixth Place
Journalism: Anastasiya Aleksandrov
Personal Finance: Noah McEuin
Public Service Announcement: Joshua Lindauer, Yanira Selagea-Torres
Securities & Investments: Devin Hart
@Cascadia Tech Academy
Last Thursday, Director Joan Huston accompanied four students, one from each program in the 100 Building, on a visit to the Capitol in Olympia. During the trip, the students met with legislators to share the urgent need for a new 100 Building. They had the opportunity to speak with Representative Monica Stonier (49th District), Representative Stephanie McClintock (18th District), and Representative Peter Abbarno (20th District).
The students representing their programs were: Jocelyn Cole, Criminal Justice; Kylee Clarke-Henerson, Diesel Technology; Lex Quayle, Automotive Technology; and Tony Robbins, Construction Technology.
Last Thursday, Director Joan Huston accompanied four students, one from each program in the 100 Building, on a visit to the Capitol in Olympia. During the trip, the students met with legislators to share the urgent need for a new 100 Building. They had the opportunity to speak with Representative Monica Stonier (49th District), Representative Stephanie McClintock (18th District), and Representative Peter Abbarno (20th District).
The students representing their programs were: Jocelyn Cole, Criminal Justice; Kylee Clarke-Henerson, Diesel Technology; Lex Quayle, Automotive Technology; and Tony Robbins, Construction Technology.
