More than $7.4 million awarded to support workforce training partnerships across Washington

July 16, 2025 | By SBCTC Communications

To meet the specific training needs of employers in Washington state, more than $7.4 million will be awarded to support partnerships between community and technical colleges and local employers. Funding is provided through the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges’ Job Skill...

Twelve college projects awarded workforce development funds

July 9, 2025 | By SBCTC Communications

The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges recently selected 12 college projects to receive workforce development funds to help industry thrive and expand in Washington State and to continue the development of a skilled workforce.

State, federal funding approval on State Board June meeting agenda

June 10, 2025 | By SBCTC Communications

Members of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges at its regular business meeting Thursday, June 12, are slated to approve state funding for community and technical colleges for the 2025-26 fiscal year, including operating and capital budget allocations passed by the Legi...

State Board selects Nate Humphrey as next executive director, pending contract negotiations

May 22, 2025 | By SBCTC Communications

The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges today selected Nate Humphrey as the organization’s new executive director.

Complete your FAFSA or WASFA today

April 17, 2025 | By SBCTC Communications

Study after study shows that for people to land well-paying jobs, they need education beyond high school. Washington companies anticipate thousands of openings for individuals with advanced training and higher education.

Bachelor's degrees up for approval at State Board meeting

April 8, 2025 | By SBCTC Communications

Members of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges at its regular business meeting Thursday, April 10, are scheduled to approve three bachelor's degrees at two community colleges.

State Board to hear legislative session update at February meeting

February 4, 2025 | By SBCTC Communications

Members of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges are slated to hear an update on the 2025 legislative session during their regular board meeting Thursday, Feb. 6. Included in the report will be an update on college system policy proposals on expanding College Bound schol...

State Board set to approve two bachelor's degrees

December 8, 2024 | By SBCTC Communications

The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges during its regular board meeting Thursday, Oct. 31 is expected to approve two bachelor's degrees.

Tuition, capital budget request on Thursday's State Board meeting agenda

December 4, 2024 | By SBCTC Communications

Members of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will at its regular board meeting Thursday, Dec. 5 are slated to vote on a 3.4% increase to the college system’s 2025-26 tuition and fee schedule, in line with the state’s College Affordability Program which ties increases...

Emily Yim appointed to state community and technical college board

November 12, 2024 | By SBCTC Communications

Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Emily Yim of Lynnwood as a member of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.