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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Jun 2

We're grateful for the Governor and First Lady's support of our colleges, and we look forward to continuing to work with them in championing our nearly 290,000 students.

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Jun 2

Thank you, @governorferguson.bsky.social and First Lady Colleen Ferguson for meeting Friday with the presidents and chancellors of Washington's 34 community and technical colleges at Shoreline Community College.

#WAedu

Gov. Bob Ferguson and First Lady Colleen Ferguson standing with the presidents and chancellors of Washington's 34 community and technical colleges outside at Shoreline Community College.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and First Lady Colleen Ferguson meet with presidents and chancellors of Washington's 34 community and technical colleges.

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · May 29

Join our team as the Business Operations Agency Travel and Tenant Operations Coordinator, responsible for travel, expense, requisitions, purchase orders, and handle operations and facilities.

Interested? Check it out on our Jobs page and apply by June 6 at 5 p.m.

www.sbctc.edu/about/jobs/

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · May 22

Congratulations Nate Humphrey! Selected by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges as the next executive director. It's an exciting time for our 34 colleges and nearly 290,000 students, and we can't wait to get to work.

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 30

Whether students want to learn basic skills, train for a career, transfer to a university, or learn a skilled trade, our students and colleges are successful because of the support they receive from their communities. Thank you!

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 30

All April, we celebrated Community and Technical College Awareness Month. Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges proudly serve over 290,000 students as they build a better future for themselves and their families.

#CCMonth #BestDecisionEver

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 23

IT colleagues: we're hiring an Assistant CIO for ctcLink Support. This leadership opportunity is responsible for overseeing all ctcLink support functions. Priority consideration is given to those who apply by May 5, and it will remain open until filled.

www.sbctc.edu/about/jobs/

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 22

Last week, @aspeninstitute.bsky.social recognized our own South Puget Sound Community College as a 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Finalist with Distinction!

Efforts from colleges like SPS will transform the lives of students, families & communities.

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 22

It's week 4 of Community and Technical College Awareness Month, and in case we need another reason to love Washington's: our community and technical colleges win national awards 🎉

#CCMonth #BestDecisionEver #AspenPrize

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 18

And State Board Legislative Intern Isabella Flores reflects on her internship: www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...

What I’ve learned (so far)

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 18

One week to go! While we wait for budgets, the last two State Board-request bills passed the House this last week.

Read more in this week's Legislative News:
www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...

#WAedu #waleg

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 17

The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Council of Presidents, and Independent Colleges of Washington, representing Washington's non-profit colleges & universities, issued a joint statement encouraging all students to take this important step in their education and career.

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 17

Students! Fill out your FAFSA or WASFA today to see how much money you can get to help pay for college. Apply even if you think you don't qualify! You may qualify for money you didn't know existed. www.sbctc.edu/blogs/news-r...

#MoneyForCollege #FinancialAid #waedu

Complete your FAFSA or WASFA today

www.sbctc.edu

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 15

Graduates stay local, so more areas of the state benefit from the skills they learn. With a degree from a community or technical college, students can advance their career, feel more economic security for themselves and their family, and engage in community and public service.

Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 15

It's week 3 of Community and Technical College Awareness Month! All 34 WA CTCs offer bachelor’s or applied bachelor’s degrees. With about half of students at least 30 years old, they help students reach the next step in their career close to their home, family, and job. #CCMonth #BestDecisionEver

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 8

Students come to our colleges to learn basic skills, earn their high school diploma, earn credits to transfer to continue their education at a university, learn a trade, or continue their education for their career or to stay engaged.

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 8

It's week 2 of Community and Technical College Awareness Month! Our colleges are their community’s colleges. Our students are diverse. 53% are students of color, the average age is 23, 56% are women, 24% reported having dependents, and 45% receive need-based financial aid
#CCMonth #BestDecisionEver

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 4

And catch up with State Board Legislative Intern Isabella Flores: www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...

Behind the scenes of student success

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 4

The House and Senate released their versions of the 2025-27 capital budget on Monday with the Senate Ways and Means Committee and House Capital Budget Committee hearing testimony on Tuesday www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...

#WAedu #waleg

Capital budget proposals released, College in the High School heard in House committee work session

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 1

Whether students want to train for a specific career, transfer to a university, or learn a skilled trade — and our colleges will support them all the way. The result is more economic opportunity for the people, communities, and businesses of Washington state.

Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Apr 1

April is Community (and Technical!) College Awareness Month! We’ll be sharing reasons to celebrate Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges all month.

Our over 290,000 students of all ages and backgrounds can choose from a variety of educational options right in their local communities.

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Mar 28

Legislative Intern Khanh Pham has some good advice for next year's interns: www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...

To next year’s legislative interns

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Mar 28

Grappling with a projected nearly $16 billion budget shortfall over the next four years, budget writers released their versions of the 2025-27 operating budget & 2025 supplemental budget.

See how they would affect Washington's community and technical colleges and more www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...

Operating budget proposals released, federal action effects heard in House higher education committee

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Mar 24

Reminder! The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is looking for its next executive director.

Get your application in by 9 a.m. on Monday, March 31 for best consideration.

Read more about the position and our system on our website www.sbctc.edu/executive-di...

Executive Director to Lead Washington's Community and Technical College System

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges @sbctc.edu · Mar 21

State Board Legislative Intern Isabella Flores has this week's interns' update: Education isn’t just about degrees or career advancement but about learning life lessons, passing down knowledge, and strengthening communities.

www.sbctc.edu/blogs/legisl...

Education doesn’t expire

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