A apple a day keeps the YV-Tech students away.
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✨ Graduate Spotlight: Meet Jazzie Sanchez! ✨
We are so proud to introduce one of our amazing Esthetics Program graduates, Jazzie Sanchez! 🎉
Jazzie completed the College Program and graduated in 2022. That same year, she became a licensed esthetician—and in just three short years, she’s already built her own thriving business: Iris and The Fox
, her very own studio! 🦊💐
💖 What Jazzie Loves About Her Career
“The ability to run my own business—controlling my procedures, schedule, and policies.”
💡 Wisdom for Current & Future Students
“Get your license and continue your education forever. There’s always something new to learn, and there isn’t just one right way. Learn from others, and then choose the best way for you.”
🌟 Program Takeaway
Even the little things made a big difference. Jazzie shared how she learned subtle techniques—like always keeping a hand on her client—to help create a comfortable, elevated client experience.
😂 Favorite Memory from Class
“Kahoot competitions with my classmates!”
We are so proud of everything Jazzie has accomplished since graduating from WST Esthetics—and we can’t wait to see what’s next for her! ✨
📍 Check her out at Iris and The Fox and follow her journey here: @irisandthefox
4 months ago, West Sound Technical Skills Center
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Advanced manufacturing students had their first field trip of this school year. They first visited Spokane Seed, where they sell seed to the farmers, and then process and sort it when they get the grown product back. Students learned Whitman County is the highest wheat yielding county in the US.
This company was Mr. Traxlerś inspiration for shifting his robotics class this year to include tractors, sprayers, and drones. For example, drones can scan thousands of acres to detect weeds and other issues. Because of this targeted approach, up to 70% of a field doesn’t need to be sprayed. That’s why our robotics used in trades are now agriculture-oriented here in the Palouse.
They also visited Sytech Precision (metal fabrication) and Norfolk Iron & Metal.
These hands-on tours give students the opportunity to see how what they’re learning at SVT can be applied to real-world careers. A big thank you to all of the companies who made this possible!
#svt #wearesvt #stemschool #stemeducation #robotics #agriculture #trade #trades #manufacturing
4 months ago, Spokane Valley Tech
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💫Meet our Schools!💫

Introducing 🌟Northwest Career & Technical Academy!🌟 Located in Mount Vernon📍

Learn More!
📱360-848-0706
📩 info@nwtech.k12.wa.us
📍 2205 West Campus Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
🌐 www.nwtech.k12.wa.us

Washington State Skills Centers are an integral part of the education K-12 system, operating as an extension of the high schools within a local region. The primary purpose of Skills Centers is to give students the academic and work skills to successfully enter the job market or advanced education and training. Skills Centers provide cost-effective, quality job training in programs that would be too expensive to offer at every high school.

Did you know there are 17 Skills Centers in WA state? We will be introducing all of our skills centers over the next few week! To learn more #followalong!

Our Mission
✅Our mission ensures that all students acquire leadership, academic, and industry-defined skills and are prepared for all post-secondary options after high school.

Our Vision
✅Skills Centers are regional secondary schools that provide extended, industry-defined technical education preferred for its high quality, flexibility and advantages for workforce placement and advancement.

Our Goals
1️⃣School Reform: To position Skills Centers as key partners with school districts, resulting in increased student achievement in an ever-changing school reform environment.
2️⃣Data-driven Decision-making: To implement data systems that drive continuous improvement.
3️⃣Legislation/Funding Initiative: To preserve and expand funding for Skills Center cooperatives during the Legislative Session.
4️⃣Long-term Capital Funding: To develop and incorporate into State Board of Education/Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction policy/rules language for future capital construction needs.
5️⃣Marketing: To develop understanding among stakeholders of the benefits provided by a Skills Center education.

To learn more and see a full list of our schools and program options check out our website!
www.washingtonskillscenters.org
New Market Skills Center #meetourschools #skillscenters #washington #EducationMatters #purpose #passion #purposewithpassion #CTE

4 months ago, WSSCA
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Back to school, back to the kitchen!
4 months ago, YV-Tech
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🎉 This year’s annual Valleyfest was last weekend, September 19-21! 🎡✨
💛 Hearts of Gold Parade
👑 It’s the last parade of the season for the Miss Spokane Valley Court,
Check out our ASB president aka Princess Chloe Nelson. Also, junior Kay H. will have her vendor booth of homemade goods at Centerplace, So exciting!!
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#GoInnovators #Valleyfest #HeartsOfGoldParade #QueensCourt #WeAreCVSD
4 months ago, Spokane Valley Tech
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We had such a fun spirit week! We shared the pics to our stories this week but should be able to post them early next week to our page as well.
For now, let's see how freaky Friday went. Students dressed like teachers and teachers dressed like students ?? How'd we do?? I see a Sal, a few Mr. Traxler's, a Mrs. Nielsen, and a Mr. Johnson. Who did we miss ?
Zoom into see Mrs. Loncon's and Mr. Traxler pulling off a bored teenager face.
What a great week to be an Innovator!!
#svt #spiritweek #wearesvt #stemschool #stemeducation #cvsd
4 months ago, Spokane Valley Tech
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WST 2025-2026 Staff Photo with our Ariat Staff T-shirts! #ariatwork #ariat #OPG
4 months ago, West Sound Technical Skills Center
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See what's cooking up in Culinary!
@YV-Tech
4 months ago, YV-Tech
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Alex Pineda stopped by for a quick visit at CBTECH last week. Alex is a former student of Mr. Ruffin's Criminal Justice class.
4 months ago, CBTECH
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Students supporting students!! We love to see this. Chloe Nelson, our ASB President and Spokane Valley Princess, made sure to visit students Kaye Hitt (junior) and Roman (freshman). They both had booths of homemade items for sale. Chloe also was seen in the Hearts of Gold parade Friday night and ran the Valleyfest Riverwalk 10K race on Saturday and took Womenś first place.
Wow, awesome job this weekend Innovators! We love seeing you out in the community.
Thank you Chloe for sharing these photos.
#svt #wearesvt #valleyfest2025 #leadership #entrepeneur #entrepeneurship #spokanevalley #spokanevalleywa
4 months ago, Spokane Valley Tech
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One of the best parts of NEWTech Prep is Work-Based Learning—students gain real-world experience while still in school and obtaining High School credit while working for an employer! Omar, a Year 2 Welding & Fabrication student, is learning hands-on with J&K Commercial Construction. #connectwithNEWTech #WorkBasedLearning #FutureReady
4 months ago, NewTech Prep
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#gelcoat #cuttingfiber #coreplusaerospace #NCTA


4 months ago, Northwest Career & Technical Academy
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CBTECH would like to send a special thanks to Grant County Sheriff's Office - WA for allowing CBTECH students Brody Truman, Reynaldo Pineda and Michael Minor to assist with their annual Patrol Procedures Training.
4 months ago, CBTECH
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Save the Date for our New Market Career & College Fair!
#collegefair
4 months ago, New Market Skills Center
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Huge shout out to our Dental Assisting instructor, Mrs. Korenko, her son, and our Dental Assisting students who were there bright and early to help with the Ironman Triathalon. What a wonderful way to serve our visitors and our community. #CTEeducationforreallife
4 months ago, Tri-Tech Skills Center
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Last week, our CBTECH community came together to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Our Criminal Justice and Firefighting students stood proudly alongside their peers as we paid homage to the American flag. Together, we listened as our Criminal Justice and Firefighting instructors reflected on the events of that infamous day—a day that forever changed our nation and one that shall never be forgotten. We want to thank everyone who took the time to join us, especially our military, first responders, and volunteers who stood with us in remembrance.
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Last week, our CBTECH community came together to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Our Criminal Justice and Firefighting students stood tall and proud alongside their peers as we paid tribute to the American flag. Together, we listen to our Criminal Justice and Firefighting instructors reflect on the events of that infamous day—a day that changed our nation forever and will never be forgotten. We want to thank everyone who took the time to be with us, especially our military, first responders and volunteers who were with us for this commemoration.
4 months ago, CBTECH
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Core Plus Maritime students identifying boat parts and terminology.
#CorePlusMaritime #BoatLife #boatparts #maritimeindustry
4 months ago, Northwest Career & Technical Academy
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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) (FB Post Link)

Attendance is a major contributor to student success!
Students who regularly attend classes are more likely to graduate on time and perform better on state tests. However, some students face potential challenges to getting to school, including unreliable transportation, unsafe walking routes, and health issues.

Attendance is a priority for State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. While regular attendance dropped during the pandemic across the nation, Washington students' attendance has steadily increased each year since 2022, thanks to the sustained efforts of students, families, and educators.

OSPI has published a webpage that gets into the root causes of absenteeism and best practices for improving attendance. Included in these links are real-world examples that show how local school districts are helping students overcome obstacles and reengage with their learning.
Root Causes: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/.../root-causes-interventions...
Best Practices: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/.../best-practices-improving...
#WAedu #AttendanceAwarenessMonth

4 months ago, WSSCA
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All of our Firefighting students and staff were on the bus at 615am to participate in this drill as victims. Community service is a foundation of what we do and this particular event helps prepare our students for their career as first responders. It was a great day!
4 months ago, NewTech Prep
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