"When will I use this?" is a question that Columbia River teacher, Mr. Rob Russell, never hears from his Financial Algebra students. Financial Algebra is a CTE math course that covers interest (both the kind you pay and the kind you earn) as well as other important financial literacy issues. This class is offered at [...]
The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) supports Washington students on their path to high-demand trade, STEM and health care occupations. To be eligible, scholars must enroll in an approved program, such as welding, manufacturing or IT, at one of Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges (NOT eligible for bachelor's degree). Scholars are eligible to receive [...]
We want you to know there are great paying jobs in the trades right here in Clark County! For example, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has annual apprenticeship positions STARTING at $37.21/hour and it's never too early to start finding out how to be their next Substation Operator Apprentice II or Electrical Apprentice II. Did you [...]
Think you know shop class? In the Welding/Fabrication Technology program of choice for students in grades 10 through 12 at Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, there’s math (everything from addition and subtraction to trigonometry) and science (physics, for one), as well as technical skills (want to learn how to read a blueprint [...]