Career Connected Learning Okanogan Co

Hey educators, it's not too late to register your students to attend the 2024 NCW College & Career Expos! Join us at one or all of the three in-person events to connect with regional college and career opportunities.
New this year, the CS & Tech Fair will be happening concurrently during the October 17 College & Career Expo.
To find out more and to register your students, visit: https://www.ncesd.org/career-expos/

Hey educators, it's not too late to register your students to attend the 2024 NCW College & Career Expos! Join us at one or all of the three in-person events to connect with regional college and career opportunities.

New this year, the CS & Tech Fair will be happening concurrently during the October 17 College & Career Expo.

To find out more and to register your students, visit: https://www.ncesd.org/career-expos/

[Upbeat music builds] THINK SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL THEME SONG BY CARRIE UNDERWOOD

“Ohhh, MVP podcast's here and we’re ready to roll,
It’s time to meet the partners who’ve got heart and soul!
From the schools to the biz, we’re makin’ connections,
NCW’s finest—building strong foundations!”

“The crowd’s all here, and the future looks bright,
Let’s bring together the stars alright!
We’ve got passion, power, and a community that cares,
MVP is takin’ us there!”

[Music swells] I REALLY LIKE THIS PART, CAN YOU HEAR IT TOO?!

OK, so I don't have a cool theme song from Carrie Underwood or an action packed intro video but you gotta love what Chatgpt can do for you in an instant!!

What I do have is an All STAR lineup for this season's MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Series!

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/MVPFALL24

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2024 NCW College and Career Expos The 2021 Virtual Career Expo & Conference is a free opportunity for high school and college students across North Central Washington to connect with incredible regional college and career opportunities.

We would like to take a moment and formally recognize three individuals with the 2024 North Central Regional Network Awardees!
Congratulations:
2024 Visionary Award - Meghan Francis, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
2024 Keystone Award - Wendy Brzezny, Thriving Together
2024 Legacy Award - Yuritzi Lozano, Wenatchee Valley College

Celebrating Our Community's Commitment to Career Connected Learning On Tuesday, June 4th, the Career Connect Washington regional network brought together educators, industry leaders, and community members for a virtual celebration. This event recognized the dedicated efforts and strong partnerships that have supported students across Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okan...

Join us on Thursday, May 23 from 11:45 am - 1 pm, for a special tour of Sunrise Orchard - WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC)'s primary research orchard in Rock Island that has been an active research site for over 15 years.

It's free to register but we do have a limited number of spots available. Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gRZsW8mR

Special Services w/Ashley Curtin . . . YES!!

'24 NCW MVP | NCESD 171 Pre ETS | ASHLEY CURTAIN Did you know the NCESD 171 offers support services for students with 504's & IEPs? Well, we do and you can learn all about it in this mini-MVP podcast! Don...

This week's guest was Kamea Pino, Curriculum Director with Colville Confederated Tribes!

Did you know you can partner with Colville Confederated Tribes to access curriculum for your classroom? Did you know Colville Confederated Tribes received a Program Builder Grant for Natural Resources and are educating students for future careers in the natural resources field?

Check it all out here!
https://bit.ly/NCWMVP_24COLVILLECONFEDERATEDTRIBES

'24 NCW MVP | COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES Did you know you can partner with Colville Confederated Tribes to gain curriculum for your classroom? Did you know Colville Confederated Tribes received a P...

Teachers!! Register today to join us Thursday for this amazing LIVE STREAM STEM opportunity!

Skyward Bound is ready for lift-off! Celebrate with us on March 21 at 9:20 AM. Apple STEM Network, NCW Tech Alliance, North Central ESD, and Quincy School District bring this special event to you.

Calling all educators and professionals! Be part of the excitement by tuning into our live stream. Complete your registration, and we'll send you the exclusive link to join the broadcast. Sign up now and secure your virtual seat here: https://ncwtech.info/3PghRCn

Special thanks to our speakers for volunteering their time for this important event:

Nikki Malcom, CEO & Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance

Priyansha Bagaria, CEO & Founder of Loopr AI

Chelsea Olson, Electrical Design Engineer at Stoke Space

🎙Moderated by Katherine Jerald 🎙, Executive Recruiter at Elray Search, specializing in Aerospace and Defense.

Special Opening Remarks by Representative Alex Ybarra, Washington's 13th Legislative District.

Thank you to our sponsors Microsoft | The Museum of Flight

Join us in Quincy for an with Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District!

Come learn more about local careers with the District: canal maintenance, engineering and more! If you're under 18 yo, grab your parent/guardian or favorite teacher and join us to learn more.

Limited space, register here to hold your spot:

https://bit.ly/QCBID_OE

Check it out!

Join us in Quincy for an with Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District!

Come learn more about local careers with the District: canal maintenance, engineering and more! If you're under 18 yo, grab your parent/guardian or favorite teacher and join us to learn more.

Limited space, register here to hold your spot:

https://bit.ly/QCBID_OE

ICYMI: Be sure to check out this year's first episode of the NCW MVP SERIES to learn more about Round 10 Program Builder recipient, WSU DATA PLAY SHOPS. Cultivating diversity in data from an early age to shape the workforce of the future!

https://bit.ly/NCWMVP_WSUDATAPLAYSHOPS

'24 NCW MVP | WSU DATA PLAY SHOPS Don't miss this look into Round 10 Program Builder recipient, WSU DATA PLAY SHOPS! Cultivating diversity in data from an early age to shape the workforce of...

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!

It's that time of year, the NCW MVP is back! Check out our lineup and learn more about the entities who have been awarded or are hoping to be awarded, a CCW Program Builder Grant!

REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/MVPSPRING24

Ready for a hands-on exploration of health careers? 🌟 Join Scrubs Camp, a one-day workshop exclusively for high school students! 🏥 Mark your calendars for Friday, March 8th, 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Wenatchee Valley College, Omak Campus.

💉 Dive into the world of medical assistants, nurses, lab techs, and emergency techs. Practice skills like drawing blood, listening to heartbeats, and more! 🩺 Lunch and snacks provided to fuel your day.

Don't miss this immersive experience! Secure your spot by applying at Scrubs Camp Application. 🚀 For more info: https://cwahec.org/projects/scrubs-camps/

🚀 Tomorrow's the day! Join us on Wednesday, February 7th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Wenatchee Valley College (Omak Campus) for an immersive Mental Health Careers Exploration. 🤔💡 Gain valuable insights into the motivations, educational journeys, and roles of experienced clinicians. Open to all students grades 6-12 and college students from any school. Last chance to register! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Visit https://bit.ly/occupation-exploration

⏰ Only 4 days left until our Mental Health Careers Exploration! Get ready to unravel the mysteries of symptoms, management, diagnosis, and treatment specifics. Our expert clinicians will share their daily experiences and unique roles in the treatment process. This event is for students grades 6-12 and college students from any school. Secure your spot now! Visit Occupation Exploration: https://bit.ly/occupation-exploration

🩺✨ Explore Health Careers at Scrubs Camp! 🌐 High school students, join us on Friday, March 8th, 8:30 am - 2:45 pm at Wenatchee Valley College (Omak Campus). Practice tasks like drawing blood, listening to heartbeats, and more! Lunch provided. For details: https://cwahec.org/projects/scrubs-camps/

🌟Mental Health Career Exploration 🌐 Join us on Wednesday, Feb 7th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Wenatchee Valley College (Omak Campus). Clinicians will discuss cases, symptoms, and treatment in various mental health pathways. All students, grades 6-12 and college, are invited! Register here: https://bit.ly/occupation-exploration

🏥🔍 Unlock the World of Health Careers! 📅 Scrubs Camp, a one-day workshop on Friday, March 8th, invites high school students to experience medical tasks firsthand. Join us at Wenatchee Valley College (Omak Campus) from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Lunch and snacks included.
For more information: https://cwahec.org/projects/scrubs-camps/

🌟 Explore Mental Health Careers! Join us on Wednesday, Feb 7th, 5:30pm at Wenatchee Valley College (Omak Campus) for a deep dive into various mental health pathways. Clinicians will share real cases, discussing symptoms, management, and their unique journeys. Open to all students, grades 6-12 and college from any school! To register and for more Information: https://bit.ly/occupation-exploration

Get ready, it's Up-Skill-A-Thon time again!!

🚀 Get Ready to Level Up! The 2024 Upskill-a-Thon is almost here!

Starting February 1, join us for an exhilarating learning and growth journey brought to you by Microsoft, NCW Tech Alliance, and LinkedIn. Are you prepared to enhance your skills and supercharge your career? This is your moment to shine and rise to new heights. Let's upskill together!

Learn more here: https://ncwtech.info/CommunitySkills

Free Online Training for Job Seekers, Professionals, and Students! Learn at Your Pace: At home or on the go.

Languages: Courses in English & Spanish.

$$ TEACHERS!! $$

The Ellison Foundation is accepting applications for the 2024 Ellison Education Grants. These grants are for K12 public school teachers in Washington state and range from $1,000 to $10,000. The awards are for the 2024-2025 academic year. Application deadline is March 30, 2024.

Learn more: http://ellison-foundation.org/ellison-education

Ellison Education Grants | Ellison Foundation The Ellison Education Grants were created to empower and support Washington State’s most effective, innovative and inspirational K- 12 public school teachers. This is done by providing support to educators who design academic enrichment curriculum for students and or professional learning experi...

From the North Central ESD Team, Happy Holidays and thank you for making our work possible!

Youth apprenticeship!

WASA is excited to join with our partners to provide "Women Support Women…But Do We?" a complimentary Women in Leadership event focused on enhancing the capacity of aspiring and veteran leaders in supporting one another and increasing the number of women thriving in leadership positions. Please join us on Tuesday, December 12 from 12–1 p.m. for an action-packed hour of learning.

DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, December 12 | 12–1 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Women who are current or aspiring district, building and educational agency leaders.

Please help pave a pathway for additional women to serve as educational leaders in Washington by extending a personal invitation to someone you’d like to see take the next step in their career.

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code the week of December 4-10 with us!
Join us at Okanogan PUD's Occupation Exploration even and tour positions get high-level view of $30 million broadband grant affect on your community. Explore these exciting career opportunities in Public Utilities services in Broadband (fiber) and Information Systems.

Wednesday, Dec. 6
At Okanogan PUD | 1331 2nd Ave North, Omak, WA
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Space is limited, so please RSVP and Register Here: https://bit.ly/occupation-exploration

💡 Calling all tech enthusiasts! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Dec 6th, 4pm-5:30pm, and join us at Okanogan PUD's occupation exploration event and celebrate Computer Science Education Week. Explore roles in information systems, broadband, and learn about the $30 million grant shaping your community. Register here: https://bit.ly/occupation-exploration

Happy Birthday, Cari Horning!

JOIN US!

AJAC is hosting a free webinar to provide updates on our apprenticeship programs, mentorship training, and highlight our new CNC Programmer apprenticeship. We’ll be going into details of the training included for CNC Programmers, and how to use this program to upskill your machinists. Additionally, we’ll be talking about some of the new technology AJAC has implemented within our classrooms.

All of the details are below, please register online using the Zoom link.
Date: Wednesday, November 29
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Register on Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__yPYaGvTR0qC3HkJX128yQ

NAMI - the National association of mental illness is offering a FREE virtual training for youth & young adults!

Don't miss this!