Proposals before the Legislature would eliminate the ability for students to take 10 additional summer credits in the Running Start program.
Let’s keep the promise we made when we opened summer access so students can keep learning completing, and building the future Washington needs.
We're grateful for the Governor and First Lady's support of our colleges, and we look forward to continuing to work with them in championing our nearly 290,000 students.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and First Lady Colleen Ferguson standing with the presidents and chancellors of Washington's 34 community and technical colleges outside at Shoreline Community College.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and First Lady Colleen Ferguson meet with presidents and chancellors of Washington's 34 community and technical colleges.
Thank you, @governorferguson.bsky.social and First Lady Colleen Ferguson for meeting Friday with the presidents and chancellors of Washington's 34 community and technical colleges at Shoreline Community College.
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We’re hiring! Check out sbctc.edu/about/jobs to apply. State Board logo on a teal background.
Join our team as the Business Operations Agency Travel and Tenant Operations Coordinator, responsible for travel, expense, requisitions, purchase orders, and handle operations and facilities.
Interested? Check it out on our Jobs page and apply by June 6 at 5 p.m.
www.sbctc.edu/about/jobs/
Congratulations, Nate Humphrey. Selected by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges as its next executive director. Includes a photo of Nate Humphrey and the State Board logo.
Congratulations Nate Humphrey! Selected by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges as the next executive director. It's an exciting time for our 34 colleges and nearly 290,000 students, and we can't wait to get to work.
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Whether students want to learn basic skills, train for a career, transfer to a university, or learn a skilled trade, our students and colleges are successful because of the support they receive from their communities. Thank you!
Cartoon hands throwing graduation caps and diplomas in the air in celebration. Community College Month #CCMonth and the State Board logo are on the left.
All April, we celebrated Community and Technical College Awareness Month. Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges proudly serve over 290,000 students as they build a better future for themselves and their families.
#CCMonth #BestDecisionEver
We’re hiring! Check out sbctc.edu/about/jobs to apply. State Board logo on a teal background.
IT colleagues: we're hiring an Assistant CIO for ctcLink Support. This leadership opportunity is responsible for overseeing all ctcLink support functions. Priority consideration is given to those who apply by May 5, and it will remain open until filled.
www.sbctc.edu/about/jobs/
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Last week, @aspeninstitute.bsky.social recognized our own South Puget Sound Community College as a 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Finalist with Distinction!
Efforts from colleges like SPS will transform the lives of students, families & communities.
It's week 4 of Community and Technical College Awareness Month, and in case we need another reason to love Washington's: our community and technical colleges win national awards 🎉
#CCMonth #BestDecisionEver #AspenPrize
And State Board Legislative Intern Isabella Flores reflects on her internship: www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...
One week to go! While we wait for budgets, the last two State Board-request bills passed the House this last week.
Read more in this week's Legislative News:
www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...
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The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Council of Presidents, and Independent Colleges of Washington, representing Washington's non-profit colleges & universities, issued a joint statement encouraging all students to take this important step in their education and career.
Students! Fill out your FAFSA or WASFA today to see how much money you can get to help pay for college. Apply even if you think you don't qualify! You may qualify for money you didn't know existed. www.sbctc.edu/blogs/news-r...
#MoneyForCollege #FinancialAid #waedu
Graduates stay local, so more areas of the state benefit from the skills they learn. With a degree from a community or technical college, students can advance their career, feel more economic security for themselves and their family, and engage in community and public service.
Drawing of a man with a beard wearing a green sweater, jeans, and beanie reading a book while sitting under a tree. His green backpack is on the ground next to him. Community College Month #CCMonth and the State Board logo are also included.
It's week 3 of Community and Technical College Awareness Month! All 34 WA CTCs offer bachelor’s or applied bachelor’s degrees. With about half of students at least 30 years old, they help students reach the next step in their career close to their home, family, and job. #CCMonth #BestDecisionEver
Students come to our colleges to learn basic skills, earn their high school diploma, earn credits to transfer to continue their education at a university, learn a trade, or continue their education for their career or to stay engaged.
Silhouette of people of different ages and physical abilities in a line. April is Community College month with the Community College Month #CCMonth logo and the State Board logo.
It's week 2 of Community and Technical College Awareness Month! Our colleges are their community’s colleges. Our students are diverse. 53% are students of color, the average age is 23, 56% are women, 24% reported having dependents, and 45% receive need-based financial aid
#CCMonth #BestDecisionEver
The House and Senate released their versions of the 2025-27 capital budget on Monday with the Senate Ways and Means Committee and House Capital Budget Committee hearing testimony on Tuesday www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...
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Whether students want to train for a specific career, transfer to a university, or learn a skilled trade — and our colleges will support them all the way. The result is more economic opportunity for the people, communities, and businesses of Washington state.
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April is Community (and Technical!) College Awareness Month! We’ll be sharing reasons to celebrate Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges all month.
Our over 290,000 students of all ages and backgrounds can choose from a variety of educational options right in their local communities.
Legislative Intern Khanh Pham has some good advice for next year's interns: www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...
Grappling with a projected nearly $16 billion budget shortfall over the next four years, budget writers released their versions of the 2025-27 operating budget & 2025 supplemental budget.
See how they would affect Washington's community and technical colleges and more www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...
Reminder! The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is looking for its next executive director.
Get your application in by 9 a.m. on Monday, March 31 for best consideration.
Read more about the position and our system on our website www.sbctc.edu/executive-di...
State Board Legislative Intern Isabella Flores has this week's interns' update: Education isn’t just about degrees or career advancement but about learning life lessons, passing down knowledge, and strengthening communities.
www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...
The House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee heard all of the State Board-requested bills at its hearing Tuesday, and the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee took up a bill that would add a student member to the State Board
www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...
And see what State Board Legislative Intern Khanh Pham has been up to: www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...
Session reached its third cutoff deadline Wednesday at 5 p.m. Ahead of that, the Senate passed the bill that would extend the Customized Training Program's business and occupation tax credit until 2031.
Catch up with the latest in this week's Legislative News: www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...