Washington State Skill Center Association

What an amazing night at @shadleparkhs for @abcinlandpacificchapter Trades Night! Celebrating the skills, dedication, and bright futures of our talented students. Here’s to building a stronger community together! #TradesNight #FuturePros #CommunityStrong #connectwithnewtech #cte #preparation #careerprep #spokane #spokanecounty #spokanewa Photo Credit NewTech Perp FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/hdAE8S7aBAETu8L1/

Todays program spotlight: SNO-ISLE TECH - DENTAL ASSISTING Do you dream of working in the world of dentistry? Do you want an opportunity to go straight into the industry of your dreams right out of high school? Do you want to learn about the different professions such as a dental assistant, hygienist, dental receptionist or dentist? Join our DENTAL ASSISTING program! Our students will learn skills such as sterilization, prepping patients for procedures, assisting the dentist, basic dental procedures, and more! Students will practice on mannequins and other students in the program to gain skills before they move on to assisting a local dentist with real patients in our on-site dental clinic. Students will also complete an internship at a local dental clinic during second semester! Dental Assisting students can earn 3 high school credits (Lab Science equivalency credit available) and industry recognized certifications. Students will also become a WA State Registered Dental Assistant. Prerequisite of Health & Biology required before applying. Applications will open Nov. 7th at 4 PM! Open House will be held on Nov. 7th from 6-8 PM! We hope to see you there! Let us know if you have any other questions or visit our website: https://sc.mukilteoschools.org/ Photo Credit Sno-Isle FB Post Link: \https://www.facebook.com/share/p/YM1DKUdLNjZq7UDE/

Shout out to our Columbia Basin Tech Culinary program! Thank you for preparing this amazing lunch for Skills Center Directors meeting this week! It was amazing. Just another example of the amazing opportunities students have at our Washington Skills Centers! #skillscenterswork Photo Credit CB Tech FB Post Link https://www.facebook.com/share/p/wh9GxHgzpWgUznqs/

Sno-Isle Auto Tech Program! The Automotive Technology program at Sno-Isle TECH recently completed another re-accreditation with the ASE Education Foundation. This makes it the fourth round of re-accreditation for us. As with any process similar to this, it takes a lot of time and effort along with support at multiple levels. Shoutout to the ETL who made the process painless! You know who you are! 😃 Thanks to the Program Advisory Committee members and Sno-Isle staff that played a part in it. Interested in learning more about the ASE Education Foundation and how it benefits the students in programs accredited by them? Here’s the site address: https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/ Photo & Post Credit Sno-Isle Auto Tech Program FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/DpkBAn4Wm7wPpy15/

Today’s program spotlight @ Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center: COMPUTERS, SERVERS & NETWORKING Are you curious how computers are made? Do you want to learn how to troubleshoot, rebuild, and repair computers and networks? Dive deep into the ever-growing world of technology and apply for COMPUTERS, SERVERS & NETWORKING! Students in this program will learn technical skills for troubleshooting computers and networks, learn & develop for the Internet of Things, Raspberry Pi for python programming language, and cloud computing. Students will learn in an industry based lab setting getting first hand experience! Successful students will earn 3 high school credits with the opportunity to also earn dual college credit and industry recognized certifications. Get a head start today! Applications will open on Nov. 7th at 4PM at snoisletech.com and our open house will also be on Nov. 7th drop in style from 6-8PM. Let us know if you have any questions! Photo Credit Sno-Isle TECH FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/vyZyx2YvBve1aGj4/

We have had a wonderful time sharing about Tri-Tech Skills Center at our local high school career fairs. Thanks to Sherrie Croshaw, our WSL Coordinator and our amazing students who represented their programs at our tables. Here are a few photos. Photo Credit Tri-Tech FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/TriTechSkillsCenter/posts/pfbid02dZyHJDp4cQUdMCVaMYikTMjt4Q4BGBoL7ntrxxPJGjY4797eAZVU4FNFX6mzwaR5l

Sparks are flying in our Welding class. Students using a machine cutting torch. Spokane Public Schools Regal Street Media FB Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/XSs9jL2kNvQ4D5sM/

Our NewTech Prep Cosmetology class always amazes us. What a fun class. #Spokane Public Schools FB Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/JDTDbvmf6mCRQ24i/

Students working hard in their CBTECH-Elegance Hair Academy class.💙 Photo Credit CBTech @cbtechsocialmedia

Grow the Trades from DEWALT Construction Technology at Cascadia Tech Academy is named one of the DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipients! To be among 166 organizations selected for our efforts to help close the trade skills gap is such an honor. Learn more about this amazing opportunity > www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/impact/people/grow-the-trades www.dewalt.com/growthetrades Second-year Instructor, Lance Landis shares, "One of the aspects that speak volumes about Construction Technology is the employment of the graduates after they leave the program. Our school conducts a graduate follow-up annually and my students are typically two to three percentage points below the adult unemployment rate. Many students gain employment before they graduate and are highly sought after because of my reputation in the area for producing quality employees. I encourage employers looking to hire to meet with students before spring break to begin the employment process." The learning culture Lance creates revolves around empowering students to become their own teachers, fostering a sense of responsibility and accountability. The students learn how to become a professional on a job site including carrying themselves with dignity, communicating effectively, and resolving conflict issues such as harassment and inequality. They also learn perseverance, and to not give up when they have a dream. Learn More: https://www.cascadiatechnicalacademy.org/page/construction-technology

West Sound Tech Construction student Ellie with her vanity she made this week in class! #wstworks FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/WZsSsQafa3P2RbNK/ Photo Credit WST

Survival Suit practice @ Northwest Career & Technical Academy! #CorePlusMaritime Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/xQTfQdQB23sjMKZi/

Teaching Academy students working on sharing skills with preschool students! #CascadiaTech #TeachingAcademy #InspiringGreatness Photo Credit Cascadia Tech

Today’s program spotlight @ Sno-Isle Tech! ANIMATION Are you an artistic mind fascinated by the art and creativity of animation? Join our Animation program! Students will often work in teams in partnership with our Video Game Design program to complete cross program projects including the Animation & Video Game Design showcase event! Students will learn to create with different art mediums, understand the perspectives of 2D & 3D drawings and animations, build a professional portfolio, and so much more! In this program students can earn 3 high school credits (Fine Arts & Geometry equivalency credit available) and dual college credit, leading to a jump start on your college career! Learn what it takes to join this profession and network with professionals currently in industry! Applications will open Nov. 7th at 4 PM on snoisletech.com and our Open House will be held on Nov. 7th from 6-8. Let us know if you have any questions! Photo Credit Sno-Isle Tech

Spokane Valley Tech Week in Review - we went hard for spirit week, took an awesome field trip to the Doris Morrison Learning Center in Saltese Flats Wetlands Area, and hosted our first Game Night of the year! #wearesvt Photo Credit SVT FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/jtMeX81bRTfZoVSj/

Medical Assisting students learn how to properly don and doff personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent contamination and ensure safety. #CascadiaTech #MedicalAssisting #InspiringGreatness Photo credit Cascadia Tech

A satisfied client came in and got a full highlight and style. #CascadiaTech #Cosmetology #InspiringGreatness Photo Credit Cascadia Tech

WST Criminal Justice students were out writing tickets for cars without a WST parking pass! #wstworks. Photo Credit WST FB Post Link https://www.facebook.com/share/p/obA9REvYEgy7qjDm/

Practical collaboration for the win! Second year Video game design students from Tri-Tech Skills Center heard about some tech problems in the Early Childhood Education class and jumped in to help solve the problem. They worked together, troubleshooting the audio and video issues to get the tech all working in preparation of preschoolers arriving. Photo Credit Tri-Tech FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ydqyLWrpvDzYHmZo/

WST 3D Animation student Bryden Hull is creating a tree in the Blender application! #wstworks Photo Credit WST