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Burning Through Stereotypes with the Firefighting Course

As one of only two female students in the Seattle Skills Center’s First-In Training and Education (FITE) program last year, it took some time for Cleveland STEM High School senior Ireland Skoglund to recognize how much she has grown. Now, there are four girls, and for Skoglund, the program has…
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Skills Center Maritime Grant

The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Skills Center and Sound Experience, has been awarded a $1.3 million grant.
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Teaching Academy: When the Student Becomes the Teacher 

When the Student Becomes the Teacher  On a typical day, most high school students wake up, go to school, go home and repeat. Some may liven up their day with an extracurricular activity like sports or clubs. But many students around the district spend part of their day exploring careers…
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School Year Dates

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School Meal Fee Assistance