A consortium of 10 school districts:

Centralia / North Thurston / Oakville / Rainier / Rochester / Shelton / Tenino / Tumwater / Yelm / Olympia

An extension of the home high school, functioning as an off-campus training site

A school recognized state-wide for its unique and specialized programs

A school with facilities and equipment that simulates business and industry

A school with numerous connections to and partnerships with business and industry

A school that provides an extended day program for out of school youth

Benefits . . . What do students gain from the Skills Center?

Students who receive training at New Market can expect to:

Develop basic skills, work maturity skills, and entry level occupation competencies at no cost to the student.

Earn up to 4 high school credits in a full-year program.

Learn from teachers/partners who come from business and industry.

Receive information on career and post-secondary opportunities.

Participate in internships and Work Based Learning.

Develop a personal career portfolio.

Participate in a wide range of leadership activities/programs.

Receive a Certificate of Competency.

Make the transition from school to work and/or post-secondary education.

Receive advanced placement or college credit through the Tech Prep programs.

Who else gains? . . . Industry does. How?

By accessing a work force with certifications such as:

ASE - Automotive Service Excellence

NAC - Nursing Assistant Certification

MOUS - Microsoft Office User Specialist

I-CAR Certification

CCNA - CISCO Certified Network Associate

Cosmetology State Licensing

MCP - Microsoft Certified Professionals

MasterCAM

ProStart - National Restaurant Association Certification

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