Northwest Career and Technical Academy | Mount Vernon, WA
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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. 


The following companies offered internships to our students the 2024-2025 school year. Email Jerry Grisham, jgrisham@nwtech.k12.wa.us,  if you are interested in hosting students for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Internships available:                    
Hexcel
Aspen Power Catamarans
Jack Carroll's Skagit Hyundai
Farmers Equipment Co.
Munson Boats
Trico 
HF Sinclair**.
Skagit Co. Coroner's Office
Janicki
United Way of Skagit County
Caliber Collision
Animal Care Center
All American Marine
Humane Society of Skagit Valley
 
** requires additional screening by employer

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Paid Summer internships $17.28 an hour to start, 16 and over encouraged to apply go to nwc-connect.org. 

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

Dakota Creek
Visit:  https://dakotacreek.com/apprentice-program/ for details.

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
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