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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Faculty Association of Community and Technical Colleges (FACTC) Family,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please find below an amazing opportunity for career and technical education students called the Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE). Please distribute widely and encourage students to apply. Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For Immediate Release <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Feb. 22, 2023<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Contact: Andrew Lenderman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Office: 360.709.4618<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cell: 564.669.1626<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OLYMPIA — Washington’s top career and technical education (CTE) students are encouraged to apply for a unique scholarship that can help them pay for up to two years of college tuition.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) is a merit-based award that helps undergraduate students pay for tuition and other costs at Washington colleges, universities, or private career schools. Top career and technical education
students at both the high school and community and technical college levels are <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtb.wa.gov%2Fwave&data=05%7C01%7Candrew.lenderman%40wtb.wa.gov%7Cb33445c5f1af466aa5fe08db151504f5%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638126952262280819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9qRMFNvfr6BEQX6wgxuB%2BhjFvQMmuuHHZDiSMk6wnNw%3D&reserved=0">
eligible to apply</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">These students study marine science, automotive technology, advanced manufacturing, information technology, agriculture, and more. Their skills are needed. Workforce shortages continue to pose major challenges for the state and national
economy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The WAVE scholarship pays up to two years of tuition or other costs. The minimum award is $4,500 per year for up to two years, or $9,000. The maximum award is $11,700 per year for up to two years, or $23,400. Awards may vary depending on
where the student goes to school.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As many as 147 students will be awarded WAVE scholarships this year – two high school students and one community or technical college student from each of Washington’s 49 legislative districts. To qualify, students must have completed high
school or community and technical college career technical education courses.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The application portal opened <b>Feb. 1 and entries will be accepted through March 17</b>. To apply and learn more, please visit
<a href="https://wtb.wa.gov/wave">https://wtb.wa.gov/wave</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">“The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence is an outstanding opportunity for Washington students and families to access a more affordable education,” says Eleni Papadakis, executive director of the state Workforce Training and Education
Coordinating Board. “We’re proud to honor the achievements of our state’s top career and technical education students.”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The scholarship is administered by <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtb.wa.gov%2F&data=05%7C01%7Candrew.lenderman%40wtb.wa.gov%7Cb33445c5f1af466aa5fe08db151504f5%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638126952262280819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Wy%2FnWLpxqXyFDIIgr81AII6SphZhcbDEGaYM5mRKyTY%3D&reserved=0">
Washington’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board</a>, which serves as the state’s policy lead on how career and technical education is delivered across the state.
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwsac.wa.gov%2F&data=05%7C01%7Candrew.lenderman%40wtb.wa.gov%7Cb33445c5f1af466aa5fe08db151504f5%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638126952262280819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h6jNvmpT%2F6XrwI7wt6D5n7AU%2FW%2FPcEril2hyYHp3wCo%3D&reserved=0">
The Washington Student Achievement Council</a> oversees the distribution of the WAVE scholarship.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications will be reviewed by a committee of business, government, and labor representatives later this spring.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Feel free to <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtb.wa.gov%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2F2023-WAVE_One-Sheet-Marketing.pdf&data=05%7C01%7Candrew.lenderman%40wtb.wa.gov%7Cb33445c5f1af466aa5fe08db151504f5%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638126952262280819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mdjkFWT9Pk1fCrWvVIjB%2BZNatyjWgdjn8AyakT4QxdU%3D&reserved=0">
print and share this flier</a> on the 2023 WAVE scholarship.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For application questions about the 2023 WAVE scholarship, please contact Workforce Board Program and Research Analyst Colleen Seto at
<a href="mailto:Colleen.Seto@wtb.wa.gov">Colleen.Seto@wtb.wa.gov</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"># # #<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">About the Workforce Board:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is a partnership of business, labor, and government dedicated to helping Washington residents succeed in family-wage jobs, while meeting employer needs for skilled workers.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Board’s vision is that every Washington community is thriving, inclusive, and economically resilient. Learn more at https://wtb.wa.gov/.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> Andrew Lenderman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Communications Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(360) 709-4618 (office) | (564) 669-1626 (cell) | www.wtb.wa.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Go Seahawks!!!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#44546A">The value of your personal time is priceless, and please feel obliged not to reply to this email outside of your working hours. </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Respectfully and Humbly,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Richardson</span></b><span style="color:#201F1E">, Ph.D., M.S., M.P.A.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E">Pronouns: they |them |theirs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#201F1E">Policy Associate | Student Success Center and Strategic Initiatives</span></b><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#201F1E">Equity and Accountability Professional Development in Guided Pathways</span></b><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#201F1E">Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges</span></b><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">PO Box 42495 </span><span style="color:#201F1E">|<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> 1300 Quince Street SE </span>|<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> Olympia </span>|<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> WA </span>|<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> 98504</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="color:#201F1E">| c. 509.230.3690<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E">sbctc.edu • Twitter: @SBCTCWashington • Facebook: @WASBCTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#003764;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">2023 Winter Guided Pathways Cohort 1 and 2 Retreat on January 26<sup>th</sup> and 27<sup>th</sup>:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4472C4;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://bit.ly/23WGPC12R"><span style="color:#4472C4">https://bit.ly/23WGPC12R</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">.</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#003764;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#003764;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">2022 Fall Guided Pathways Student Success Institute on Wednesday, November 9<sup>th</sup>:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://bit.ly/22FGPSSI"><span style="color:blue">https://bit.ly/22FGPSSI</span></a>.</span></b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#003764;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">2022 Student Success Colloquium Agenda "An Ethic of Care: Beyond Empowerment
for Our Students, Faculty, and Staff": </span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://bit.ly/3LF3y5x"><span style="color:blue">https://bit.ly/3LF3y5x</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#201F1E">The Strategic Initiatives and Student Success Center Team is working remotely. We are always enthused to support and be of assistance. </span></b><span style="color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#003764;background:white">SBCTC Vision</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#003764;background:white">:
“Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.” </span><span style="color:#201F1E;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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