Some of our NCTA Core Plus Aerospace students have been attending the SKYFLIGHT Project on Thursday nights — and getting incredible hands-on aviation experience!
Sky Flight (Skagit Youth Flight) is a chapter-sponsored initiative introducing local high school students to what it takes to build and maintain aircraft. The goal? To create one flyable Cessna 150 from two donor airplanes — with students doing most of the work alongside experienced mentors and certified A&P technicians.
📍 Meets every Thursday at 6:00 PM
Skagit Regional Airport — Hangar 400
We’re proud to see our students engaging in real-world aerospace projects and building skills that take learning to new heights. 🚀
Project Status Updates from SkyFlight
📸 Credit & Article Credit Skagit EAA
📅December 30, 2025
✈ It was great to see how much work has been done in Hangar 400. The RV has wings, and the engine has been started. Etienne attached the nut plates for the light mounts. Ali received instructions about bleeding the lines of any air and how to put in the oil. The RV has wings
✈Moving on to the Cessna, Eli identified what is needed on the instrument panel and began to create a template that will be used to make a new one. Etienne installed an antenna.
✈SkY Flight continues to hold the interest of both new and experienced builders.
September/October 2025 Work in Progress
📅December 26, 2025
✈ Hangar 400 has been continually filled with enthusiasm while working on the RV. The faring on the vertical stabilizer has been installed. The “tail feathers” have been sanded. The vertical stabilizer and the elevators have been attached to the rudder. The amount of tension needed to the wires for the elevator cables needed to be researched. The seat ramp cover was removed to tension the rudder. Trouble shooting was needed to fix a problem with the radio. The correct safety clips for the tension cables were ordered. Measurements were taken of the Adell clamp to adhere wire to the tail.
Learn More about SkyFlight check out Skagit EAA @
https://skagiteaa.org/sky-flight-project/
#NCTA #CorePlusAerospace #SkyFlight #CareerTechEd #STEM



CBTECH hosted our Open House Registration Night for the 2026–27 school year! It was a wonderful opportunity for students and families to tour our campus, connect with our teachers, and learn more about the incredible programs we offer. We had a fantastic turnout and are already looking forward to an exciting year ahead!
If you’re interested in attending CBTECH next year, your first step is to reach out to your high school counselor to make sure you’re on track to graduate. If CBTECH feels like the right fit for you, be sure to complete your application as soon as possible.
CBTECH gives priority to seniors and juniors, and each high school is allotted a certain number of seats — so don’t wait. Apply now and take the next step toward your future!










Is that lockers? 👀
It sure is. Inside Maritime|253, classrooms are coming to life with lockers and cabinets going in, fresh paint on the walls, and specialized equipment arriving next week to power hands-on, real-world training.
Outside, crews are prepping the parking lot, installing waterfront benches and lighting along the future promenade. Soon, this 21.1-acre site alongside the Port of Tacoma will welcome both students and the community with public waterfront access.
Built thanks to the 2020 school construction bond approved by Tacoma voters, Maritime|253 is on track to open this fall.
Enrollment for 2026–27 is now open, www.maritime253.org ⚓
#Maritime #CTE #ThisisMaritime
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@Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation
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Why Maritime|253?
💬 Future student:
“I want to join Maritime|253 because I want to gain real world experience and learn skills that'll prepare me for the future. I enjoy learning through hands-on activities where I can experiment and see real world results. Working with tools and technology on creative projects help me understand how things work and I'm proud when I bring a new idea to life.”
Future students tell us they’re interested in learning by building, testing, and creating, and they see Maritime|253 as the place to begin that journey.
Enrollment is open now for students across the South Sound: maritime253.org 🔧💡

⚙️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:✨
"The first year of NCTA has helped me tremendously, and I believe year 2 will help me even more to succeed. I want to get an internship, and I believe NCTA will help me achieve this goal."
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

@Maritime 253
Love learning by doing? Maritime|253 might be for you. ⚓
✅Stay enrolled at your school – spend half the day at Maritime|253
✅Open to high school students across the South Sound at no cost
✅Hands-on learning connected to maritime careers
✅Opening Fall 2026 in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.
👉 March 1, priority enrollment deadline, learn more: Maritime253.org
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📣We still have openings available for the 2026-2027 school year. Reach out to your high school counselor for more information.
⚓Maritime Technology provides career preparation through hands-on training and partnerships with local maritime employers. Apply on our website today: https://www.cascadiatechnicalacademy.org/
#cascadiatech #inspiringgreatness #swwashington #maritime



Fire Science students don their turnout gear and practice safe ways to remove someone from a dangerous situation. Our instructors for the day, Shawn & Phippen, jumped in to help demonstrate and coach students through the process.


EMP creating their very own podcasts. Planning, recording, and editing.





⚠Attention Mrs. Schults Students: If you go to this poetry slam at CVHS tomorrow night, you will receive a few points of extra credit. Students in both her art. media, and humanites classes can qualify for this opprotunity. To prove you went, take a selfie of yourself at the event.
CVHS: what perfect timing of this event as our juniors are starting the slam poetry unit this week!
original flyer credit: CVHS

📣We still have openings available for the 2026-2027 school year. Reach out to your high school counselor for more information.
👗Fashion Design allows students to learn the principles of art and design, customer service and business practices, and the fundamentals of marketing and visual merchandising. Apply on our website today: https://www.cascadiatechnicalacademy.org/
#cascadiatech #inspiringgreatness #swwashington #fashion




💬 Future student:
“I’m excited to have an opportunity to learn and experience the reality of the work force, outside of the classroom. This hands-on process will provide me with a better sense of what to expect after high school and allow me to find a career path I will enjoy, before I graduate.”
Students shared that they’re eager to explore careers before graduation, and they’re interested in Maritime|253 as a way to discover the path that fits.
Enrollment is open now for students across the South Sound: maritime253.org 🌟

WV Tech Digital Media Arts students, Grace Hodges (Cashmere HS) and Kyler Mecham (Joyful Scholars) won first place in Digital Cinema Production at the SkillsUSA Washington Regional Competition. They will be attending the State Competition in April.

Winter Students of the Quarter!
Great job!

@Cascadia Tech Academy!
📣We still have openings available for the 2026-2027 school year. Reach out to your high school counselor for more information.
🍎Teaching Academy prepares students with skills and knowledge to become a Washington State Certified Paraeducator with the ultimate goal of earning their teaching certificate with additional education. Apply today!
#CascadiaTech #InspiringGreatness #Teaching #swwashington

Thank you National Testing Network for having our Firefighting students come for a chance to practice the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) which they will need to pass to be eligible to become firefighters. It was a great day to participate in this challenging test. The students learned a great deal and it will help them determine their fitness goals for Semester 2. Students learned that "in shape" isn't the same as "work fit". They were such troopers as they left at 4am to get to Everett by 8am. #CTErealskillsforlife #tritechskillscenter






Core Plus Aerosoace students kicked off fall by mastering their fiberglass skills and creating clipboards! #handsonlearning #skills #fiberglass #manufacturing








🌟 Student Highlight 🌟
Camila from Teaching Academy North is already making an impact! In just 3 days in her internship classroom, she’s been able to interpret for a Spanish-speaking student, and her mentor has already noticed a boost in engagement. Before Camila stepped in, the student struggled to understand. Now? A whole new level of connection and learning. 💙📚
#CascadiaTech #InspiringGreatness #Teaching

SVT Knowledge Bowl placed 4th in the Regional Tournament this Friday. They will be heading to State at the end of March!
Awesome work, team!!

