Senator Murray listens as Michael Wiley, a recent graduate of the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center, describes the skills that he has learned and the consistent employment opportunities he has enjoyed since his graduation from the Center.
Senator Murray visited Delta High School in Richland to learn more about the first-year school’s unique science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum. She met with Delta’s very first class of freshmen and talked with them about the real-world learning experiences the school stresses by connecting students with local inventors, scientists, technology entrepreneurs, university faculty, and other professionals.
J.D. Osborn, a former In-Demand Scholar from Snohomish, Washington shares with Senator Murray his experience in school and what led to his current job as a Mechanical Designer at PSCI Designs Inc. J.D. explained in high school his precision machining class, internships, and the In-Demand Scholarship were instrumental in helping him secure his job and decide to go to college for an engineering program.
Senator Murray talks with Oregon schools superintendent Susan Castillo about her work in the Senate to improve career counseling in high schools so that students stay engaged in school and graduate with the skills they need to succeed in college or the workplace.
Senator Murray listens as Meisha Nash a student from the New Market Skills Center explains how this innovative program is helping her get the skills necessary to secure well paying jobs in the area. During the hearing, Meisha offered her recommendations for getting the word out to other students about the program.
Senator Murray joins a class of culinary students at the North Olympic Peninsula Skill Center. Senator Murray visited the Center to meet with young people in the area that are working to get the skills needed to fill local family-wage jobs. During Senator Murray’s visit she discussed major legislation that she has introduced to help students throughout Washington state get the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the 21st century economy. Senator Murray’s bill, the Promoting Innovations to 21st Century Careers Act, provides incentives for communities, employers, and schools to work together and identify ways to open up “career pathways” for our young people.
Jason Jackson, a student in the Composite Program at the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center, shows Senator Murray a project he has been working on.