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Career & technical programs can help you get
the job you want

Do you enjoy hands-on learning? Are you hoping to join the workforce soon? You may want to?consider a technical college or career program [ [link removed] ].

Career and technical education programs vary widely in subject, length, cost, and other aspects. But they have one thing in common: an emphasis on training for a specific career, such as medical assistant, computer specialist, automotive technician, hairstylist, and many more.

There are a lot of job training options. Before selecting a program, you?ll want to do your homework:


* *Learn more about fields you are interested in.*?Check out these online tools to connect your interests to potential careers and find related training programs:
* Washington Career Bridge [ [link removed] ]
* Career Connect Washington [ [link removed] ]
* GetMyFuture - US Department of Labor [ [link removed] ]

* *Consider Washington?s outstanding public community and technical colleges.?*Students at?community and technical colleges [ [link removed] ]?can train to enter into a job directly, take classes that will transfer to a four-year college, or pursue an applied bachelor's degree in a specific career field.
* *Research any schools or programs you are considering.*?For private career schools in particular, confirm the school?s?licensure status [ [link removed] ]?and look into its reputation.

Whatever you choose to do, remember that?WA Grant [ [link removed] ]?can help pay for education, job training, and approved apprenticeships. Learn more about WA Grant with these short?YouTube?videos [ [link removed] ]! Explore your options and?plan your future [ [link removed] ]?on the WSAC website.

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Reminder: Better FAFSA/WASFA is coming in December

The new & improved 2024-25 FAFSA/WASFA applications will open in December 2023. The form will be simpler, with fewer questions.

Most importantly: More students will be eligible, and they can get more financial aid.

Educators and advocates can help spread the word with?WSAC's flyers and social media materials [ [link removed] ], available in English and Spanish.

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Related Resources

*WAVE Scholarship for CTE students*

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) [ [link removed] ] recognizes graduating high school seniors and community & technical college students for outstanding performance in career and technical education (CTE) programs.

WAVE-logo [ [link removed] ]

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Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) sends regular messages to our partners and stakeholders with resources and information about college planning, financial aid, and more.?Feel free to use this content?as-is or edited for your audience?in emails,?newsletters, social media, or other materials. No attribution is necessary.



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917 Lakeridge Way SW
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 753-7800
www.wsac.wa.gov

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