Washington State Skill Center Association

On November 22nd NEWTech construction participated in the preliminary @skillsusawa challenges sponsored by @nw_agc The feedback we got was our students were the “top of the top!” We are proud of our NEWTech students and their dedication to their craft. #connectwithnewtech #cte #skillcenter #preparation #construction

Last week some of our CBTECH Firefighting students participated in the Downtown Moses Lake Association's Light Ag Parade. Way to represent CBTECH!

🔍 SEATech Criminal Justice students visited Garrison Middle School's Medical Detectives class to explore the world of forensics and criminal justice! From fingerprint analysis to criminal investigation techniques, it was a hands-on experience uncovering the science behind criminal justice and investigating. 🕵️‍♂️🧑‍⚖️

🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Seattle Black College Expo🚨 🎓 High school juniors & seniors – this is YOUR moment! 🌟 Get ready for the Seattle Black College Expo on Jan. 18, 2025, at Rainier Beach High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! ✅ On-the-spot college acceptances ✅ Meet top HBCUs & other colleges ✅ Network with admissions reps ✅ Get tips on scholarships & financial aid 💥 Bring your transcripts and ACT/SAT scores for a chance to get ACCEPTED on the spot! This is YOUR chance to take the next step toward your future! 🌍👩🏾‍🎓👨🏽‍🎓 📅 Save the Date – Jan. 18, 2025! See you at Rainier Beach High School! 🙌 Find details at: https://www.seattleschools.org/.../mark-your-calendar.../ #OpportunityBeginsHere #ExploreThePossibilities #SeattleBlackCollegeExpo #HBCU

UPCOMING REMINDERS. We posted to our stories too. We will be rolling out some more info on Pitch Day soon...we are so excited to see all our students ideas and interact with the community!! Also for your calendar: Winter Break is Dec 23, 2024-Jan 3, 2025

Pitch Day Session 1 is in the books! We have a lot of innovative ideas. Students you looked professional and prepared. A good amount of community members were here too which is awesome. We had someone from WSDOT, Fandom, and more. Our next session is from 1-2 today! See you then. #svt #pitchday #tradeshow #innovators #wearesvt

Another successful Career Fair at NEWTech! We hosted over 70 community partners, including employers, colleges, and community organizations, showcasing opportunities from across Spokane. The event was a tremendous success, with over 500 students from across the region exploring a wide range of opportunities and pathways to achieve their career aspirations. #connectwithnewtech #skillcenter #cte #spokane #spokanecounty

A few days ago, the CBTECH Criminal Justice class had the privilege of hosting Deputy U.S. Marshal McDowell, who shared insights about the U.S. Marshals Service and his experiences in the field. Thank you, Deputy Marshal McDowell, for taking the time to inspire and engage our students!

The 7th Annual Tip-A-Cop, held on Thursday, December 5th, at Rock Top Burgers and Brew, was a fantastic evening filled with great food, community spirit, and generosity. CBTECH's Criminal Justice students stepped up to the plate, taking orders, seating customers, filling water glasses, and handling all the tasks of a professional waiter with incredible enthusiasm and skill. Their hard work, combined with the efforts of the Moses Lake Police Department and the Grant County Sheriff's Office - WA , made this event unforgettable. Thanks to everyone who attended and tipped generously, we raised funds that will directly support Shop with a Cop 2024, bringing holiday cheer to families in need. A heartfelt thank you to our community for making this event such a success! We couldn’t have done it without you. See you next year! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- El 7° Evento Anual de Tip-A-Cop, celebrado el jueves 5 de diciembre en Rock Top Burgers and Brew, fue una noche fantástica llena de deliciosa comida, espíritu comunitario y generosidad. Los estudiantes del programa de Justicia Criminal de CBTECH se destacaron, tomando pedidos, acomodando a los clientes en sus mesas, llenando vasos de agua y realizando todas las tareas de un mesero profesional con entusiasmo y habilidad increíbles. Su arduo trabajo, junto con los esfuerzos del Departamento de Policía de Moses Lake y la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Grant, hicieron de este evento algo inolvidable. Gracias a todos los que asistieron y dieron generosamente sus propinas, recaudamos fondos que se destinarán directamente a apoyar el programa Shop with a Cop 2024, llevando alegría navideña a las familias que lo necesitan. Un agradecimiento sincero a nuestra comunidad por hacer de este evento un gran éxito. ¡No podríamos haberlo logrado sin ustedes! ¡Nos vemos el próximo año!

It's been a while since we've shared some photos of construction. It's coming along nicely. We have a second story and son of the roof on! #wstworks

‼Partnership News‼ The Power of And We're excited to announce that our NCTA "The Power of And" Work-based Learning Manual will be completed by December. Copies will be distributed for your review as soon as possible. We are thrilled to welcome our new internship partners for 2024-2025! Caliber Collision All American Marine Animal Care Center of Mount Vernon The Humane Society of Skagit Valley We are currently seeking internships for students in: Animation and Graphic Design Video Game Development Money and Business If you or someone you know is interested in partnering with NCTA, please contact Jerry Grisham at jgrisham@nwtech.k12.wa.us as soon as possible. Our students are eager to get started! #PartnershipsMatter #WeNeedYourSupport #ittakesacommunity #Internship

West Sound Tech Fire Science class working on radio communication. The exercise had one team describing the picture and the other teams constructing the image based off of the details shared. Students love the challenge and had some good laughs at themselves when it didn't work out exactly right. #wstworks!

It’s getting really festive over here at Tri-Tech🎄🎁 Our very own Mr. Randall Elf has been busy helping out in classrooms. He’s been cooking with Culinary, getting his teeth worked on in Dental Assisting, sitting for Preschool story time in Early Childhood Education, participating in group discussion and supervising in Video Game Design, as well as creating movie magic in Digital Arts & Filmmaking. We also have two awesome trees… one tree made by our Firefighting students and one was a group effort featuring “ornaments” made from things our students would use in their program or industry. Check back next week to see what mischief the Mr. Randall Elf gets up to!

Did you know that we are not only a STEM academy/school, but we have skill center classes too. We have fire science, emergency medical technician, ap computer science & app development, advanced manufacturing, advanced engineering, and advanced biomedical applications. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 skill center school year will be available in the spring of 2025. https://www.spokanevalleytech.org/apps/pages/enroll Here fire science is practicing search and rescue as if there were barriers of sight. #svt #svtinnovators #firescience #skillcenter

Nursing is hosting a blood drive!! Come sign up Dec. 10th to donate December 17th!

Here's the updated post: "It's a busy time in the shop at West Sound Technical Skills Center! Our students are hard at work building doghouses for our furry friends in the community! Plus, they're putting the finishing touches on the playhouse project! And, to get into the holiday spirit, we're also working on some Christmas tree projects! We're so proud of our students' hard work and dedication to their craft! Stay tuned for more updates from the shop! #WestSoundTech #constructiontrades #supportourstudents #StudentProjects #Doghouses #Playhouse #ChristmasTreeProjects #HolidayCheer"

Meet Paul, a graduate from @nchs_wolfpack and NEWTech and now pursuing his DTA at SFCC, and Kaidyn, a @uhs.spirit and NEWTech graduate currently attending @whitworthuniversity . Joining their ranks, though not pictured, is Cassidy, a graduate from LC. These three incredible individuals hold a special place in NEWTech history as the first-ever licensed graduates of our Pharmacy Technician program in 2024! Paul, Kaidyn, and Cassidy achieved something remarkable—they graduated high school as nationally certified pharmacy technicians through the PTCB and obtained their Washington State licenses from the DOH. While still students, they were hired at @providenceeasternwa to complete their internship, and their dedication earned them permanent positions at Sacred Heart once their licenses were approved. Today, they are thriving in their roles, impressing seasoned technicians with their skills, work ethic, and reliability. Their journey is a testament to the opportunities available through hard work and the NEWTech Pharmacy Technician program. Congratulations, Paul, Kaidyn and Cassidy! Your success is an inspiration, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish in the future. #connectwithnewtech #powerofcte #cte #successstory

NCTA Animation & Graphic Design With the acquisition of a new printer/cutter, NCTA Animation & Graphic Design (A&GD) students, guided by Mr. Linton Porteous, have designed thier own stickers! Students showcased here are Alexa Silva, Bell Hoyer, Tori Herrera, Zoe Bernstein & (alum) Novi Cervantes. Click below if your Organization wants a sticker designed by NCTA A&GD Students! https://bit.ly/NCTASTICKERSNOW

At NCTA our AM and PM Criminal Justice students began practicing high risk vehicle stops! Students will participate both as officers and suspects while practicing. The students will conclude this skill by successfully completing a practical exam demonstrating the basic elements of a high risk vehicle stop. #criminaljustice #policeofficer #highriskstop #highrisktrafficstoptraining Learn More about our Criminal Justice program: https://www.nwtech.k12.wa.us/criminal-justice/ FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/XYMiLu6BCDaCWJNp/

CBTECH extends its heartfelt thanks to the Moses Lake Police Department for partnering with our Criminal Justice students during last week's training. Our students had the unique opportunity to volunteer and assist in training new officers, gaining invaluable insights into the essential life-saving skills required in law enforcement. This hands-on experience was not only educational but also an enjoyable and memorable experience for our students. We also want to assure everyone that no students were harmed during this training. Thank you for your dedication to shaping future leaders in public safety! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CBTECH agradece de corazón al Departamento de Policía de Moses Lake por colaborar con nuestros estudiantes de Justicia Criminal durante el entrenamiento de la semana pasada. Nuestros estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad única de ser voluntarios y ayudar en la capacitación de nuevos oficiales, adquiriendo conocimientos invaluables sobre las habilidades esenciales para salvar vidas que se requieren en las fuerzas del orden. Esta experiencia práctica no solo fue educativa, sino también divertida y memorable para nuestros estudiantes. También queremos asegurarles que ningún estudiante resultó herido durante este entrenamiento. ¡Gracias por su dedicación a formar a los futuros líderes en seguridad pública!