West Sound STEM

10/21/2025

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05/19/2025

We're so excited to invite you all to the Industry Summit on June 13.
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-cybersecurity-industry-summit-tickets-1367365279359?aff=oddtdtcreator .

02/28/2025

West Sound STEM Network is hiring! Please share widely with anyone who think might be a good fit: https://southkitsapschooldistrict.schoolspring.com/ .

07/09/2024

05/21/2024

Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE) Workshop + Industry Insights

This BACE Workshop + Industry Insights is a two-day event designed to introduce and/or expand participant’s knowledge of the BACE exam and corresponding free resources, provide industry-relevant content central to workplace skills, discuss/address potential gaps in biotechnology and bioscience curricula related to the BACE, and to provide a model for BACE administration.

Day two (optional) is an opportunity for participants to sit for and experience the full exam, with the goal of earning the credential and gaining insight into the exam content, structure, and rigor. Exams will be scored, and the participant will receive a BACE certification if you pass. ($175 value)

Follow-up (optional) will be an online webinar (date TBD by participants) in fall 2024 with experienced BACE teachers to share experiences, classroom strategies, and insight.

All participants will receive 12 WA State clock hours and BioRad’s textbook, “Biotechnology: A Laboratory Skills Course” (a $124 value).

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedWwnIuZ_JtaM2_UqST5rmaJjjfST2YVy0pzYpi3lueE2zqQ/viewform

05/16/2024

https://southkitsapschooldistrict.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

04/22/2024

Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC is offering an exciting opportunity for high school juniors and seniors, a Summer Pre-Apprenticeship program with a 4 week duration. Students must be nominated by a CTE instructor. Submit completed applications by 6/14/24. https://wwsmjatc.org/

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

04/02/2024

West Sound STEM Network is proud to announce that our region has been selected to be part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Horizons Regional Grant Program, a three-year initiative to help more local students continue their education after high school and achieve their goals.

Other core partners named in the grant are College Success Foundation and Peninsula College, both West Sound STEM Network members. Together, these core organizations and the comprehensive crosssector partner team are known as the Postsecondary Regional Equity on the Peninsula (PREP) under the Horizons Regional Grant Program.
https://washingtonstate.gatesfoundation.org/what-we-do/washington-state-education/supporting-local-partnerships

03/22/2024

Round 3 of CCW Apprenticeship Building America Funding opens on 4/1/24

The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on behalf of Career Connect Washington(CCW), is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for CCW Apprenticeship Building America Program Builder Funding. We seek proposals from highly qualified entities capable of creating, expanding, or enhancing Registered Apprenticeship and Recognized Pre-apprenticeship programs in Washington’s high-demand and high-growth industry sectors.

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Washington STEM
Career Connect Washington

Round 3 of CCW Apprenticeship Building America Funding*: Opening April 1, 2024 The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), on behalf of Caree ...

02/09/2024

West Sound STEM Network is proud to partner with the Northwest Maritime Center for a Maritime Career Fair on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Enjoy interactive exhibits, network with industry professionals, learn from experts, and enjoy snacks and prizes. Sail on toward an exciting future with a maritime career!
https://nwmaritime.org/events/maritime-career-fair/