Partnerships, Internships, and Work-Based Learning

Skagit, whatcom, and north snohomish

NCTA values our many educational and industrial partnerships, which allow us to offer a content-rich learning environment to our students, both within the classroom and via work-based experiences. NCTA offers a content-rich learning environment, and a unique opportunities of connection between students and local industry to enrich the student learning experience.

Work-Based Learning (WBL) and Worksite Learning (WSL) are instructional strategies that provide students with career exploration opportunities and hands-on learning where knowledge gained in NCTA's courses can be applied to real-life work experiences. It bridges the gap between education and the working world by preparing students for future careers. WBL and WSL are beneficial for all students but can be especially useful for students from low-income backgrounds and students who may not have access to career exposure, educational opportunities, professional networks, and social capital that often play a critical role in career success.

The following opportunities are available for students and industry partners, please email our Work-Based and Worksite Learning Coordinator for more information:

Hosting instructional field trips
Guest speaking engagements
Offering mentorship opportunities
Assisting students in researching industry needs
Partnering with a program for a community service-learning project
Providing opportunities for job shadowing
Participating in a pre-apprenticeship program
Offering paid and unpaid internships
Project Based Learning

For more information about Partnerships and Internships please email:

Jerry Grisham
jgrisham@nwtech.k12.wa.us

FAQs:
Where do I get an application?
NCTA will provide an internship application to you. Unless the partner has their own application process which is listed under Partner Apprenticeship Programs below the the listings to the right.

You can email Jerry Grisham and he will provide you a copy of the application.

Do I get paid?
Our partners decide on income opportunities for students.

Does an internship lead to jobs?
Internships are designed to provide relevant industry experiences to enhance the learning of students. An internship experience will help you gain specific knowledge, skills, and relationships as you explore your interest. NCTA and its partners do not guarantee employment.

Internships available: Applications Due Paid Website AGE
Hexcel.........................................................MAR '24......................... ................................hexcel.com 18
Aspen Power Catamarans....................MAR '24......................... ..........aspenpowercatamarans.com 18
Jack Carroll's Skagit Hyundai..............MAR '24.........................YES........................skagithyundai.com 18
T Bailey.......................................................MAR '24..........................YES..................................tbailey.com 18
Chinook Enterprises................................MAR '24..........................YES.....................chinookenterprises.org 18
La Conner Maritime................................MAR '24........................... .......................laconnermaritime.com 18
Farmers Equipment Co..........................MAR '24........................... ............................farmersequip.com 18
Anacortes Chamber of Commerce... Nov. '23 .......................FILLED..........................anacortes.org
Munson Boats...........................................MAR '24........................ ...............................munsonboats.com 17+
Skagit Legal Aid.......................................MAR '24........................YES..............................skagitlegalaid.org 17+
Trico.............................................................MAR '24.........................YES.............................tricocompanies.com 18
HF Sinclair**...............................................MAR '24.........................YES.............................hfsinclair.com 18**
Skagit Co. Coroner's Office..................MAR '24..........................NO..............................skagitcounty.net 16+**
Janicki..................................................Jan. 15, 2024......................YES..............................janicki industries Seniors
United Way of Skagit County..............MAR '24..........................YES..............................unitedwayskagit.org 16+
New Creations Building Company.... MAR '24........................... ...............................newcreationsbuilding.com 18

** requires additional screening by employer

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE:
BOEING for students 16 and over, paid go to https://boeing.avature.net/mfginternships, applications open now until Feb. 5, 2024.

Partner Apprenticeship Programs
TRICO visit www.tricocompanies.com/trico-joins-citc-carpenter-apprenticeship-progam
Jankici Industries visit https://janickiindustries.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/c907121194d243b19a076dd5f9bd65d7

Direct Link for Business Applications including Minor Work Permit: https://dor.wa.gov/manage-business/state-endorsements/minor-work-permit ACTUAL FORM: https://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/700028_0.pdf?uid=637817b1279ef