Workforce Training & Continuing Education

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

To all the educators who show up every day to inspire, support, and shape the future, thank you. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and it doesn’t go unnoticed.

As you continue to grow and lead, we’re proud to support you with Teacher Clock Hour courses designed to fit your schedule and bring practical strategies back to your classroom.

👉 Explore opportunities to earn clock hours and keep doing what you do best, https://ccs.spokane.edu/Professional-Technical

⚡ Thinking about learning to weld or getting back into it?

This Colville-based class is a solid starting point whether you’re brand new or just want to build confidence with the basics in a relaxed, hands-on setting. No pressure, just real skills.

📍 SCC Colville Center
📅 May 26 – June 25
🕓 Tues & Thurs | 4:00–6:00 PM

Spots are limited—take a look and see if it’s the right fit for you 👇
https://www.campusce.net/spokane/course/course.aspx?c=1193

🌟INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHT 🌟

Todd Cady is the Flagger/Traffic Control instructor for Spokane Colleges, conducting monthly classes on weekends for Workforce Training & Continuing Education, as well as classes for the Skilled Trades Preparation Program. While it is his secondary job, teaching is a passion for him, and the ‘lightbulb’ moments make it all worthwhile.

He comes from a family of teachers, and the family motto has been, “Those who can, teach. Those who can’t go into some less significant line of work.” If you know your job well enough to teach it to those coming after you, you are elevating your field of work, and a benefit to it.

🚦Interested in a Flagger career? Visit our website or comment "FLAGGER" below for more information and how you can sign up! https://lnkd.in/gcsxjxC6

We will be at the Spokane County Career Expo tomorrow! Swing by to visit us for workforce development opportunities!

🚨 We’re officially less than a week away from the 2026 Spokane County Career Expo! 🚨

Spokane, get ready — 120+ employers, training programs, and community partners are gearing up to meet YOU next Tuesday! 🎉

Whether you’re job searching, exploring new career paths, or just want to see what opportunities are out there, this is the place to be.

📅 Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 Spokane County Fairgrounds

Bring your resume, your questions, and your energy — this is your chance to make real connections and take the next step in your career journey.

Let’s make Spokane’s biggest career event of the year the best one yet! 💼✨
More info: JobFairSpokane.com

🎓 Congratulations to our Winter 2026 Introduction to Biomanufacturing graduates! It was such a joy celebrating this accomplishment with students and their families. The future is bright for this talented group!

☀️ Summer Career Camps Are Back! ☀️

Looking for a summer experience that’s fun, hands-on, and inspiring for your student? Spokane Colleges’ Summer Career Camps give middle and high schoolers the chance to explore real careers through interactive activities, industry tours, and learning from professionals in the field.

🔎 Explore careers from Manufacturing & Engineering to Criminal Justice, Journalism, Baking, and more
🏭 Visit local businesses and industry sites
🍴 Lunch and transportation for field trips included

Spots fill quickly each year — registration opens April 1!

📅 Camps run June through August
👩‍🎓 For students entering grades 6–9 (Baking Camp grades 9–12)

👉 Learn more and plan your student’s summer:
https://ccs.spokane.edu/Workforce-Training-Continuing-Education/Youth-Summer-Camps

🚨 Launch Your Manufacturing Career — For Just $25 🚨

Advanced manufacturing needs skilled workers, and this program is built with local industry partners to prepare you with the hands-on skills employers are looking for.

Program starts April 21!
🔧 Train in real lab and shop environments
🤝 Learn skills shaped by industry needs
📈 Build a foundation for high-demand manufacturing careers

Thanks to a grant, eligible participants can reduce tuition from $995 to just $25.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a career in manufacturing, this could be your moment.

👉 Check out our website for more information: https://www.campusce.net/spokane/course/course.aspx?c=1613

Workforce training is key to economic growth.

Through the Job Skills Program Grant, companies can access funding to support new employee training, retraining, and workforce skill upgrades.

Applications open at the end of this month; let’s connect to discuss how this resource can support your team!

For additional information: https://www.sbctc.edu/for-employers/job-skills

Last week, our winter quarter Introduction to Biomanufacturing students had the opportunity to tour Jubilant HollisterStier CMO!

During this experience, students learn about daily operations, observe the work environment, and engage with industry professionals providing valuable exposure as they prepare to enter the biomanufacturing workforce.

Interested in our spring cohort? Find more information on our website: https://lnkd.in/gxdR4k3e

Had the opportunity to meet with Sonderen Packaging to discuss workforce needs and opportunities. While we were there we were able to have a tour of their amazing facility and see their work in action.

If you're not familiar with Sonderen, they are a family-owned business that has been in Spokane for over 60 years and they create packaging for many products that you likely have in your home.

It is always fascinating to see all the things manufactured right here in Spokane.

👉 Interested in a career in Manufacturing?⚙️ Check out our website or comment "INFO" to learn more: https://ccs.spokane.edu/Workforce-Training-Continuing-Education/Manufacturing