New Series: This is Maritime 🌊⚓
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The maritime industry supports our communities, protects the environment, and keeps global trade moving, and the people behind it make the impact possible.
In this series, hear from professionals across the Port of Tacoma, The Northwest Seaport Alliance, and our local maritime industry as they share what they do, how they got there, and what inspires them.
First up: Meet Sara Potter, Environmental Project Manager.
Sara leads the Blair Waterway Deepening Program, supporting economic growth at the Port of Tacoma while creating new habitat from clean dredged material.
Her work aligns with Maritime|253’s sustainability pathway, helping students see what careers in environmental stewardship can look like.
Pierce County Skills Center
Last week, PCSC held our Senior Awards Night! For the first time ever, we hosted the event off-site because we have outgrown our commons space — a true testament to the growth and success of our students and programs.
This year:
174 seniors earned honor cords to wear at graduation
We recognized our SkillsUSA and HOSA state placers
17 students earned SkillsUSA letters
We celebrated 17 Seniors of the Year representing each of our programs
Three PCSC students also received scholarships from local business and community organizations
Congratulations to all of our seniors on their incredible accomplishments. We are proud of each and every one of you and can’t wait to see what your future holds!
Bethel School District @eatonville.school.district @fifepublicschools @franklinpierceschools @ortingschooldistrict @sumnerbonneylakesd @bigsteilly @tacomaschools University Place School District Edgewood-Fife-Milton Kiwanis Puget Sound Model T Ford Club
Last week, PCSC held our Senior Awards Night! For the first time ever, we hosted the event off-site because we have outgrown our commons space — a true testament to the growth and success of our students and programs.
This year:
174 seniors earned honor cords to wear at graduation
We recognized our SkillsUSA and HOSA state placers
17 students earned SkillsUSA letters
We celebrated 17 Seniors of the Year representing each of our programs
Three PCSC students also received scholarships from local business and community organizations
Congratulations to all of our seniors on their incredible accomplishments. We are proud of each and every one of you and can’t wait to see what your future holds!
Bethel School District @eatonville.school.district @fifepublicschools @franklinpierceschools @ortingschooldistrict @sumnerbonneylakesd @bigsteilly @tacomaschools University Place School District Edgewood-Fife-Milton Kiwanis Puget Sound Model T Ford Club
Puget Sound Skills Center
A huge thank you to our industry partners, advisory board members, volunteers, staff, and students for coming together to make today’s College & Career Fair such an incredible experience!
From interview rooms to information booths to leadership sessions, our juniors and seniors had the opportunity to spend intentional time exploring and planning for the futures they choose.
Good luck to all of our scholars as Capstone Week continues through Friday! It’s an honor to witness your hard work, growth, and culminating projects come to life! 🎓✨
A huge thank you to our industry partners, advisory board members, volunteers, staff, and students for coming together to make today’s College & Career Fair such an incredible experience!
From interview rooms to information booths to leadership sessions, our juniors and seniors had the opportunity to spend intentional time exploring and planning for the futures they choose.
Good luck to all of our scholars as Capstone Week continues through Friday! It’s an honor to witness your hard work, growth, and culminating projects come to life! 🎓✨
✈️ NCTA CORE Plus Aerospace students are gaining real-world experience through internships with industry leaders like Hexcel!
During this internship experience, students were cutting blanks into parts that are delivered to the clean room to be bonded into an engine panel assembly for a commercial jet. NCTA graduate Jesus also had the opportunity to show current students Alyi and Fabian how to trim and shape non-metallic honeycomb materials used in aerospace manufacturing.
These hands-on experiences give students valuable industry skills while connecting classroom learning directly to high-demand careers in aerospace manufacturing.
Many thanks to our incredible industry partners for helping make these authentic, career-connected learning experiences possible!
#NCTA #CorePlus #AerospaceManufacturing #CareerConnectedLearning #CTE #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #Hexcel #AerospaceCareers #Manufacturing #SkagitCounty #CommercialAviation
During this internship experience, students were cutting blanks into parts that are delivered to the clean room to be bonded into an engine panel assembly for a commercial jet. NCTA graduate Jesus also had the opportunity to show current students Alyi and Fabian how to trim and shape non-metallic honeycomb materials used in aerospace manufacturing.
These hands-on experiences give students valuable industry skills while connecting classroom learning directly to high-demand careers in aerospace manufacturing.
Many thanks to our incredible industry partners for helping make these authentic, career-connected learning experiences possible!
#NCTA #CorePlus #AerospaceManufacturing #CareerConnectedLearning #CTE #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #Hexcel #AerospaceCareers #Manufacturing #SkagitCounty #CommercialAviation
WANIC Skill Center
PM FITE completed a timed confidence course at a local fire station this week! We connected hose to the fire hydrant, climbed ladders, then raised and lowered 150 feet of hose over three stories. Such a fun drill! Contributed by PM Fire & EMS Class Rep, Shay. #FutureReady #WANICFITE
PM FITE completed a timed confidence course at a local fire station this week! We connected hose to the fire hydrant, climbed ladders, then raised and lowered 150 feet of hose over three stories. Such a fun drill! Contributed by PM Fire & EMS Class Rep, Shay. #FutureReady #WANICFITE
👏 Thank you to Case Manager Sandra Hernandez and Probation Counselor Garren Greenleaf from Skagit County Juvenile Courts for speaking with our NCTA Criminal Justice classes!
Students gained valuable insight into the juvenile justice system, career pathways, and the important role case managers and probation counselors play in supporting youth and strengthening our communities.
We appreciate our community partners who help bring real-world experiences and industry knowledge into the classroom! 🚓⚖️
#NCTA #CriminalJustice #CareerTechnicalEducation #CTE #CommunityPartnerships #JuvenileJustice #HandsOnLearning #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #LawEnforcementCareers
Students gained valuable insight into the juvenile justice system, career pathways, and the important role case managers and probation counselors play in supporting youth and strengthening our communities.
We appreciate our community partners who help bring real-world experiences and industry knowledge into the classroom! 🚓⚖️
#NCTA #CriminalJustice #CareerTechnicalEducation #CTE #CommunityPartnerships #JuvenileJustice #HandsOnLearning #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #LawEnforcementCareers
Puget Sound Skills Center
Hands-on learning in action! 🐷🐰
In our Pre-Vet Tech class, students explored animal anatomy through pig and rabbit dissections to better understand body systems and veterinary care. For students interested in the veterinary field, experiences like this provide valuable real-world learning and a deeper understanding of how veterinarians care for animals every day. 🩺🐾
We’re proud to provide opportunities that turn passion into purpose and classroom learning into future careers! 💙
Hands-on learning in action! 🐷🐰
In our Pre-Vet Tech class, students explored animal anatomy through pig and rabbit dissections to better understand body systems and veterinary care. For students interested in the veterinary field, experiences like this provide valuable real-world learning and a deeper understanding of how veterinarians care for animals every day. 🩺🐾
We’re proud to provide opportunities that turn passion into purpose and classroom learning into future careers! 💙
Puget Sound Skills Center
Mark your calendars 🗓️🎓✨
Ceremonies take place in the HSB and will start right on time! Receive awards, graduation cords, and be recognized for your hard work this year 🏆
Please reach out to instructors for details.
Mark your calendars 🗓️🎓✨
Ceremonies take place in the HSB and will start right on time! Receive awards, graduation cords, and be recognized for your hard work this year 🏆
Please reach out to instructors for details.
SVT'S 11th Annual Tradeshow of Innovation is in 2 days!
We will have two sessions. The first 30 minutes of each session will showcase all projects, exhibition style in our commons.
Projects will range from human/environmental health, manufacturing, computer science, fire sceince & emt, engineering, and more!!
Our students have been working on these all year...come see how they turned out. Some of you were at pitch day in November and we would love to have you come to see their final touches.
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdxLkDuTS0fvu.../viewform
Class of 2026 yard signs are now only $10! Order online today:
https://ctafoundation.ticketspice.com/cascadia-tech...
New Market Cosmetology students did hair tinsel and braids for attendees of "Day of Champions." JROTC students participated in the opening ceremonies, presenting the color guard. We love supporting this event!
#newmarketskillscenter #nmsccosmo #tumwaterschooldistrict
#newmarketskillscenter #nmsccosmo #tumwaterschooldistrict
✈️ Launch Your Future with NCTA CORE+ Aerospace Manufacturing!
📍 Anacortes Campus
#ApplyNow @ ncta.smapply.io
Get hands-on experience and prepare for high-demand careers in the aerospace and manufacturing industries with one of our industry partners such as Boeing, Hexcel, and Janicki through NCTA’s CORE+ Aerospace Manufacturing program!
Students will learn real-world, industry-based skills including:
🔹 Composite fabrication and repair
🔹 Blueprint reading
🔹 Material science
🔹 Precision measurement
🔹 Aluminum riveting
🔹 Hand and stationary power tool operation
Our lab-centric program gives students the opportunity to fabricate, assemble, and repair aerospace structures while training with industry-standard equipment and techniques.
Students can also earn the prestigious CORE Plus Aerospace Certification, opening doors to:
✅ Good-paying manufacturing careers
✅ Apprenticeships
✅ Continued education in engineering and applied sciences
🎓 High School Credits Available:
• 1.0 Applied Math
• 1.0 Science/Lab Science
• 1.0 Occupational Education
🎓 College Credit Opportunities:
• Up to 14 CTE Dual Credits available through Skagit Valley College in Manufacturing
• 3 credits available in Composite Technology
🏅 Industry Certifications:
• CORE Plus Certification
• Industrial First Aid
• OSHA 10
📚 Available at the Anacortes Campus
(1st & 2nd Session — Advanced 2nd Year available to qualified students)
Build your skills. Explore your future. Take off with NCTA Aerospace Manufacturing! 🚀
#NCTA #CorePlusAerospace #AerospaceManufacturing #CTE #CareerTechnicalEducation #HandsOnLearning #Manufacturing #FutureReady #Anacortes #STEM #SkilledTrades
📍 Anacortes Campus
#ApplyNow @ ncta.smapply.io
Get hands-on experience and prepare for high-demand careers in the aerospace and manufacturing industries with one of our industry partners such as Boeing, Hexcel, and Janicki through NCTA’s CORE+ Aerospace Manufacturing program!
Students will learn real-world, industry-based skills including:
🔹 Composite fabrication and repair
🔹 Blueprint reading
🔹 Material science
🔹 Precision measurement
🔹 Aluminum riveting
🔹 Hand and stationary power tool operation
Our lab-centric program gives students the opportunity to fabricate, assemble, and repair aerospace structures while training with industry-standard equipment and techniques.
Students can also earn the prestigious CORE Plus Aerospace Certification, opening doors to:
✅ Good-paying manufacturing careers
✅ Apprenticeships
✅ Continued education in engineering and applied sciences
🎓 High School Credits Available:
• 1.0 Applied Math
• 1.0 Science/Lab Science
• 1.0 Occupational Education
🎓 College Credit Opportunities:
• Up to 14 CTE Dual Credits available through Skagit Valley College in Manufacturing
• 3 credits available in Composite Technology
🏅 Industry Certifications:
• CORE Plus Certification
• Industrial First Aid
• OSHA 10
📚 Available at the Anacortes Campus
(1st & 2nd Session — Advanced 2nd Year available to qualified students)
Build your skills. Explore your future. Take off with NCTA Aerospace Manufacturing! 🚀
#NCTA #CorePlusAerospace #AerospaceManufacturing #CTE #CareerTechnicalEducation #HandsOnLearning #Manufacturing #FutureReady #Anacortes #STEM #SkilledTrades
NEWTech Prep
Only at NEWTech will you find a student in the hall carrying a part for his truck in one hand and a flat of eggs for his instructor in the other. People often ask what makes NEWTech a special place to attend/work. This exemplifies it! By the way those eggs were delivered with not so much as a scratch on any of them. 😀
Only at NEWTech will you find a student in the hall carrying a part for his truck in one hand and a flat of eggs for his instructor in the other. People often ask what makes NEWTech a special place to attend/work. This exemplifies it! By the way those eggs were delivered with not so much as a scratch on any of them. 😀
Spokane Valley Tech
Check out the LinkedIn post shared by the @greaterspokanevalleychamber (Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commere) highlighting our last advanced manufacturing field trip. Here's what they had to say: click the link below to read more ⬇
SVT wrapped up this school year’s Manufacturing Connect tours at Inland Empire Paper Company, Hydrafab Northwest Inc, and Wagstaff, Inc.! These junior and senior students visited nearly two dozen local manufacturers, pairing their coursework with real-world applications. Thank you to our hosts for highlighting the trades and manufacturing careers and engaging the future workforce.
@inlandempirepaperco , @hydrafabnw , @wagstaffinc
https://www.linkedin.com/.../urn:li:activity...
If you see the link in IG: copy and paste the link to a new tab to open.
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO GSVCC and all our partners for making all these industry tours happening!!
Check out the LinkedIn post shared by the @greaterspokanevalleychamber (Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commere) highlighting our last advanced manufacturing field trip. Here's what they had to say: click the link below to read more ⬇
SVT wrapped up this school year’s Manufacturing Connect tours at Inland Empire Paper Company, Hydrafab Northwest Inc, and Wagstaff, Inc.! These junior and senior students visited nearly two dozen local manufacturers, pairing their coursework with real-world applications. Thank you to our hosts for highlighting the trades and manufacturing careers and engaging the future workforce.
@inlandempirepaperco , @hydrafabnw , @wagstaffinc
https://www.linkedin.com/.../urn:li:activity...
If you see the link in IG: copy and paste the link to a new tab to open.
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO GSVCC and all our partners for making all these industry tours happening!!
Tri-Tech Skills Center
What an amazing accomplishment for our Construction Trades program on finishing our part of our first two story house for Habitat for Humanity. #CTESKILLSFORREALLIFE #TRITECHSKILLSCENTER
What an amazing accomplishment for our Construction Trades program on finishing our part of our first two story house for Habitat for Humanity. #CTESKILLSFORREALLIFE #TRITECHSKILLSCENTER
Our Nursing Assistant students have officially started their clinical work! These incredible students will rotate through two hospitals for the next several weeks to work alongside medical professionals in the field. We’re so proud of all their hard work and the dedication it took to get here! 🩺 #thefutureofmedicine #nursing @Seattle_Skills_Center
NCTA Summer Session Registration is NOW OPEN!
📅 June 22 – July 10
🕗 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM
📍 NCTA Main Campus
2205 W Campus Pl, Mount Vernon, WA
Apply today at www.nwtech.k12.wa.gov
📧 Acceptance emails will be sent out June 1st.
COURSES OFFERED THIS SUMMER:
🔹 Intro to Applied Medical Science/Nursing
🔹 Intro to Baking & Pastry — Waitlist
🔹 Intro to Criminal Justice
🔹 Intro to Culinary Arts
🔹 Intro to Dental Assisting
🔹 Intro to Fire Science
🔹 Intro to Money & Business
🔹 Intro to Pre-Vet Tech
🔹 Intro to Video Game Development
🔹 Algebra 1 in Video Game Development (*By Invitation)
🔹 High School Health — Waitlist
Students are eligible to earn 0.5 Occupational Education credit on their high school transcript. Courses marked with (*) will be transcribed under the credit equivalency earned.
✅ Daily attendance is required.
Explore career pathways, gain hands-on experience, and build skills for your future this summer at NCTA!
#NCTA #SummerSession #CareerTechnicalEducation #CTE #HandsOnLearning #MountVernonWA #StudentOpportunities #FutureReady #SummerLearning
📅 June 22 – July 10
🕗 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM
📍 NCTA Main Campus
2205 W Campus Pl, Mount Vernon, WA
Apply today at www.nwtech.k12.wa.gov
📧 Acceptance emails will be sent out June 1st.
COURSES OFFERED THIS SUMMER:
🔹 Intro to Applied Medical Science/Nursing
🔹 Intro to Baking & Pastry — Waitlist
🔹 Intro to Criminal Justice
🔹 Intro to Culinary Arts
🔹 Intro to Dental Assisting
🔹 Intro to Fire Science
🔹 Intro to Money & Business
🔹 Intro to Pre-Vet Tech
🔹 Intro to Video Game Development
🔹 Algebra 1 in Video Game Development (*By Invitation)
🔹 High School Health — Waitlist
Students are eligible to earn 0.5 Occupational Education credit on their high school transcript. Courses marked with (*) will be transcribed under the credit equivalency earned.
✅ Daily attendance is required.
Explore career pathways, gain hands-on experience, and build skills for your future this summer at NCTA!
#NCTA #SummerSession #CareerTechnicalEducation #CTE #HandsOnLearning #MountVernonWA #StudentOpportunities #FutureReady #SummerLearning
🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, WSSCA honors and remembers the courageous service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation.
Today we reflect on the sacrifices made by so many and express our deepest gratitude to the heroes who never came home, as well as the families who continue to carry their memory with pride and strength.
As we gather with friends and family this holiday weekend, may we take a moment to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and the freedoms made possible through their sacrifice.
Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and reflective Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙
#MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #NeverForgotten #WSSCA #RememberAndHonor #FreedomIsNotFree
Today we reflect on the sacrifices made by so many and express our deepest gratitude to the heroes who never came home, as well as the families who continue to carry their memory with pride and strength.
As we gather with friends and family this holiday weekend, may we take a moment to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and the freedoms made possible through their sacrifice.
Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and reflective Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙
#MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #NeverForgotten #WSSCA #RememberAndHonor #FreedomIsNotFree
NEWTech Prep
Matthew Zuppe was recognized by his peers and Mr. Horton as the technician of the year in Mr. Horton’s Automotive Technology class. Mathew received a mechanic’s tool box courtesy of Napa Auto Parts. Way to go pro, Matthew!
Matthew Zuppe was recognized by his peers and Mr. Horton as the technician of the year in Mr. Horton’s Automotive Technology class. Mathew received a mechanic’s tool box courtesy of Napa Auto Parts. Way to go pro, Matthew!
🔆Skill Center @ Spokane Valley Tech Summer School: June 22-July 9, 7:45-3:15pm
BioTech, Cybersecurity, Fire Science, and Mechanical & Environmental Engineering will be offered.
You don't want to miss this! Check out our flyer below ⬇️
Register here: https://www.spokanevalleytech.org/apps/pages/index.jsp...
BioTech, Cybersecurity, Fire Science, and Mechanical & Environmental Engineering will be offered.
You don't want to miss this! Check out our flyer below ⬇️
Register here: https://www.spokanevalleytech.org/apps/pages/index.jsp...
