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We are grateful for our partnership with Machinist Institute! This week, Allen is introducing a select group of students to machining, guiding them through the basics of starting and operating a mill and a lathe. #connectwithnewtech

TOGETHER SPOKANE: “Not only is this good for kids, but this becomes a good business deal for the school district.” The Spokane Public Schools (SPS) Board of Directors approved a proposal this week to reduce the district’s footprint, save money, and enhance opportunities for students at The Community School (TCS), our project-based learning high school that has been located at a 66-year-old elementary school for more than a decade. Read more at spokaneschools.org/article/2088829 to learn about the plan to relocate TCS and district administrative offices to the University District, and ongoing property consolidation efforts that will allow SPS to collaborate with other public agencies to make smart financial decisions while keeping our focus on students. Visit TogetherSpokane.org to learn about more proposals for the future of our schools, parks and neighborhoods with Spokane Parks and Recreation.

Criminal Justice students are honing their tie-tying skills as they prepare for interviews! At NEWTech, we focus on equipping students with the skills they need for career success. Throughout the year, we provide a variety of mock interview opportunities and training to help them build confidence for real-life interviews. #connectwithnewtech

WST Professional Medical Students are using a geriatric simulator and a hemiplegia simulator to help them to understand what their future patients go through with their physical limitations. These labs help them to develop empathy and foster a greater understanding of their patients' lives. #WSTWorks

NCTA Criminal Justice PM class with three of the members of the Mount Vernon Police Department Integrated Outreach Services Team! IOS came to NCTA and met with the CJ students to talk about the services they provide to people in Mount Vernon who may be homeless, drug addicted, mentally challenged, or a combination of these. The members of IOS are all MSW, Master in Social Work. Our students appreciate the time IOS spent with them to assist them in the criminal justice studies. #wearegratefulforyou #yoursupportmatters #IOS #criminaljustice

Last week students from @spokanevalleytechstem Advanced Manufacturing and Advanced Engineering enjoyed tours, and meeting with employees of Kaiser Aluminum and @carbonquest_ in coordination with the @greaterspokanevalleychamber Manufacturing Matters program. Instructor Salvatore Lorenzen and Chamber Vice President Georgia Oxford chaperoned the group as they learned about local industry and local employment opportunities. Thank you Kaiser Aluminum and CarbonQuest! #stem #stemschool #svt #wearesvt #stemschool #stemeducation #manufacturing #engineering

Last week at WST our class learned about land surveying and how it relates to the construction industry. We discovered the exciting opportunities in this field, from mapping new developments to shaping community infrastructure. Plus, we learned how land surveying is making jobs safer with the use of drone technology. Thanks, Jacob, for sharing your insights! #LandSurveying #Constructiontrades #CareerOpportunities #STEM #ESM

PM Criminal Justice students working on classifying fingerprints. The NCTA CJ students greatly appreciate the time IOS spent with them to assist them in the criminal justice studies. 💙👮‍♂️

Construction Trades and Firefighting collaboration. Sometimes a firefighter must make an emergency exit from a house fire. Construction Trades built a bail out prop so that we can more safely practice how to bail out of a window using a simulated 2nd floor fire. It is way safer to learn how to bail out of a second floor window onto a ladder headfirst using our new prop than practicing this skill 2 floors up. Thank you Construction Trades and yes firefighters do our own stunts!

Our Spokane Valley Tech students were busy, busy, busy last week with learning opportunities outside the classroom. 💡HOSA is on day two of the state leadership conference which is hosted right here in Spokane. HOSA’s mission is to empower Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. https://hosa.org/what-is-hosa/ 💡FIRST Robotics has another competition over the next few days. Wish our Radical Racoons luck....more info to follow. https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/WAYAK 💡Advanced Manufacturing and Advanced Engineering enjoyed industry tours yesterday. We will have more pictures in a bit so it has its own dedicated post. #svt #wearesvt #hosa #firstrobotics #stemschool #stemeducation

Our Digital Media Arts students got hired by Skeeterbuggins Productions to live stream, record, and send video to the two video walls at Wenatchee's "Rails and Ales" event this weekend. Hats off to Jarod Breshears (Skeeterbuggins) and Mike Locke (PAC) for the employment and technical guidance, respectively. What a success!

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Applications are now being accepted for 2025-26 DigiPen Art & Animation, DigiPen Game Design, DigiPen Music and Sound Design, and DigiPen Video Game Programming! Meet the teachers next week at WANIC Open House 3/20/2025 5-7 PM at Lake Washington Institute of Technology - LWTech. Full Year Classes are hosted DigiPen Institute of Technology. No tuition fees!!! Find out more https://wanic.lwsd.org/academics/full-year-courses

NEWTech Students, Skye(@ontrackacademy)and Emma (@cheneyhigh) are drawing blood from patients during their phlebotomy rotation @providencehealthsystem Sacred Heart. Skye typically works with patients in internal medicine, while Emma rotates between sports medicine and orthopedics. This week, Providence has assigned them a special project to broaden their experience as part of their 160-hour clinical rotation, preparing them for the NHA Medical Assistant certification. #connectwithnewtech

Tri-Tech Pre-Veterinary Tech March Surgery madness! Students learned about all things surgery related! We covered aseptic technique, autoclave sterilization, surgical pack preparation, surgical instrumentation and even basic suturing! Proud of the students for working hard!

PCSC students traveled to the Washington HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference in Spokane. Students competed in health-related competitions, attended leadership training and interactive workshops and networked with other future health professionals. We are so excited to announce that four PCSC students placed at the competition. Pharmacy Science 1st Place: Connor W. - Graham-Kapowsin HS 2nd Place: Gwyneth O - Franklin Pierce HS 4th Place: Karely G - Graham-Kapowsin HS 5th Place: Tepsavary T - Franklin PIerce Pharmacology 4th Place: Connor W - Graham-Kapowsin Congratulations to all of our competitors! Bethel School District @franklinpierceschools #hosawa

WANIC Dental Careers is accepting applications for 2025-26. Visit our Open House 3/20/25 between 5-7 PM at Lake Washington Institute of Technology - LWTech to meet the teacher, current students and tour the state of the art Dental lab classroom! Find out more: https://wanic.lwsd.org/academics/full-year-courses/dental

NCTA Criminal Justice PM class with Mary and Hadley from the Mount Vernon Police Department Integrated Outreach Services Team! IOS came to NCTA and met with the CJ students to talk about the services they provide to people in Mount Vernon who may be homeless, drug addicted, mentally challenged, or a combination of these. The members of IOS are all MSW, Master in Social Work. Our students appreciate the time IOS spent with them to assist them in the criminal justice studies. #wearegratefulforyou #yoursupportmatters #IOS #criminaljustice

CBTECH On time, everyday, with a positive attitude Director's Message Leticia Gonzalez • an hour ago • Monday, Mar 17 at 1:50 PM • CBTECH Director's Message CBTECH is entering the homestretch with our students, with February and March dedicated to preparing them for employment. We kicked off this effort with a "Manners Meal," ensuring students feel confident if they are ever invited to a lunch or dinner as part of an interview. They learned proper table etiquette as well as general dining manners. Our goal is to prepare them for every possible scenario, so they never feel uncertain or unprepared. During a recent Work Wednesday, State Trooper Bryan Villanueva with the Washington State Patrol spoke with our students about essential interview skills—how to prepare, what to do during the interview, and the importance of follow-up. Over the next three Work Wednesdays, all of our seniors will have the opportunity to participate in at least one professional interview with an industry professional they have never met before. We have worked hard to prepare them, and feedback from interviewers has been overwhelmingly positive! We encourage you to ask your students what they have learned! -Mrs. Armstrong

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