Washington State Skill Center Association

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

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!

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/

At West Sound Tech Skills Center pour Professional Medical Careers students are learning how to take an accurate blood pressure reading. #wstworks Learn More: https://www.westsoundtech.org/page/professional-medical-careers FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xJ2vZQu35ZyECXkB/

Sno-Isle TECH is HIRING for a para position in our Nursing Assistant program to help teach clinical skills! You can apply at: https://mukilteo.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=10992&fbclid=IwY2xjawG_Cf1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbYK34qlzFMxtYsRBYbT1DKsEP6hUV5KCSt8ynwBtBnQsNEw4B9HAqvplQ_aem_UyQTWMXWJI94lyX7JemFhA

Thank you Spokane Oral Surgery! We appreciate you and all your support for NEWTech and the development of future dental specialists. FB POst Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/376MBByftxZhJkFh/

Animation & Graphic Design students have been working on some amazing artwork! This piece is by ~ Bell Hoyer Next time your on our main campus stop by the waiting area of the Vet Tech classroom to take a peek! #artwork #graphicdesign

WANIC's Aviation Tech students have the coolest "toys" check out this drone shot of our campus today!

SVT has traditionally hosted a Spring Tradeshow of Innovation, where students showcase yearlong or career-long projects addressing problems in their chosen fields. They research, model, revise, and present their final creations to the community to celebrate their hard work. This year, we’re adding Pitch Day, where students will present project ideas to community partners like you. Your role will be to listen, provide feedback, challenge their thinking, and encourage their creativity. Pitch Day is Thursday, December 12, with two sessions: 8:30-9:30 AM and 12:00-1:00 PM. If you’re an interested community partner, please RSVP through this link, and feel free to share with others! We'd love to have your knowledge. For questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re excited to share our students' incredible work! rsvp: https://tinyurl.com/3aajyvwh *STUDENTS: Your CTE teacher will be sharing the link where you can pitch your project idea. **RUNNING START STUDENTS: If you have one or more classes at SVT but are also in running start, you will be participating Tradeshow. You must come to one of the sessions of Pitch Day. If you cannot attend due to your college classes, please let Mrs. Baumann know. Please fill out the Google Form below to let us know who will be in your Tradeshow group and what your proposed project is: https://tinyurl.com/4xczypz9 #svt #tradeshow #pitchday #stemeducation

NCTA 2024 Harvest Fest Success! Thanks to incredible community support and the NCTA Foundation, we raised over $4,000 in ticket sales at Harvest Fest! Community members from Skagit and Whatcom counties came together to celebrate the amazing work of our students. In addition, NCTA merchandise sales grossed over $1,500 for the Foundation, showcasing the creativity and dedication of our students. A special thanks goes to MVHS junior Camden Nelson, who secured the title sponsor, South Bay, LLC. Their generous funding provided uniforms for students participating in the event. Our students also had the privilege of working with top-quality food products, thanks to donations from local businesses such as 3 Sisters Farm, Grace Harbor Farm, Hedlin’s Family Farm, Schuh Farms, Skagit River Ranch, and Skagit Valley Co-op. These contributions helped make the event a culinary success. The event was featured in Go Skagit, capturing the essence of the evening. You can read the article here: Harvest Fest Coverage. If you missed the chance to grab official Harvest Fest and NCTA merchandise, it’s not too late! You can place your order here: NCTA Merchandise. We’re always looking for passionate individuals to get involved in future events. If you’re interested, please reach out to me directly at leaves@nwtech.k12.wa.us. Thank you for making this event such a success! For more NCTA news check out our November Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/e17n4

SEATech Skills Center Lights, camera, action! 🎬✨ Our Careers in Media students are hard at work filming exciting new promo material for the Careers in Education class launching at SEATech next year! 📚🎥 Learn More: https://www.myseatech.org/ FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xRTVg7ZN56jZfk9W/

#Cookiesale #HappyHolidays @NewMarketskillscenter

CBTECH Director Christine Armstrong and Dean of Students Chad Utter recently participated in a workforce panel at the Grant County LEAD Summit. According to Rhyanne Berryman of the Grant County Economic Development Council, their session 'helped lay the groundwork for fruitful conversations,' fostering valuable discussions about workforce development in our community. CBTECH appreciates the invitation and recognizes the importance of these sessions. We look forward to providing continued support in any way we can. Grant County EDC

Sno-Isle TECH ASB is gearing up for their hot drink sale for a winter fundraiser! Use this link to complete a quick Google Form to let us know what drink you’d be most likely to purchase and what your favorite toppings are so we can prepare! The link will also be posted on our story! https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc5v7Zjbt3.../viewform... Tell us, will you be purchasing a hot drink to support Sno-Isle TECH and your ASB during the sale during the school day!?

West Sound Tech and Barker Creek Consulting had the opportunity to talk to the Bremerton Rotary about West Sound Tech and its future expansion! Thank you Bremerton Rotary! I also got my blue button! #wstworks.