Career Connect SW

06/04/2025

I’m very proud of this partnership, my team and mostly the students in this story who used their voices to ensure their experiences matter!

"I never thought college was for me." That’s what Gary, a high school senior at Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet, Washington, told me through tears – his and mine.

04/10/2025

04/10/2025

Our partners Clark College -- Vancouver, Washington are offering a paid summer experience for K-12 educators to learn side-by-side with Healthcare Professionals! Only a few spots left so check it out:

03/13/2025

Over the year, our team has been supporting the alignment and collaboration of multiple aspects of the K12>Careers system in Healthcare. Our friends at Clark College -- Vancouver, Washington wrote this fantastic story featuring multiple high schools in ESD 112, employers and community partners on our culminating event!

Connecting Pathways to Health Care Careers by Susan Parrish • March 13, 2025 Local Education and Health Care Leaders Collaborate to Strengthen Workforce Dean of Business and Health Services at Clark College, Scot Headley introduces a panel. More than 75 healthcare professionals, educators and wo...

02/23/2025

Save the date, mark your calendars and please share!!

Native American Rising Generations Foundation appreciates your ongoing support and we look forward to seeing you at our powwow.

Further details will be shared soon.

Thank you!

02/23/2025

Network partners- consider nominating an educator for the excellent work they do! Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce

Has an educator gone above and beyond this year? Recognize their efforts by nominating them for the Crystal Apple Awards! Click the link below:

https://www.kelsolongviewchamber.org/pillars-apple-awards/

02/16/2025

Thank you for your work Kaylene Herman!!!

Meet Kaylene Herman, bringing 18 years of academic advising experience to White Salmon Valley School District and Trout Lake School District as a new College and Career Readiness Advisor! Kaylene helps students dream big and explore post-secondary opportunities. Her encouraging message: "It's okay if you don't have it all figured out – if Plan A doesn't work out, the alphabet has 25 more letters!" ❤️

Meet all of the new College and Career Readiness Advisors at bit.ly/ESD112-CCRAs

Stay tuned as we introduce all of the new CCRA’s in the region! Career Connect SW ESD 112 Connect 2 Careers

02/08/2025

Grateful for you Kristy!

Say hello 👋 to Kristy Gutierrez, a new College & Career Readiness Advisor at Kalama School District! As a first-generation college student herself, Kristy understands the importance of mentorship in navigating postsecondary pathways. She's passionate about connecting students with resources and helping them break down the post-graduate planning process into manageable steps. 📚
Meet all of the new College and Career Readiness Advisors at bit.ly/ESD112-CCRAs.

Stay tuned as we introduce all eight of the new CCRA’s in the region!
ESD 112 Connect 2 Careers Career Connect SW

02/05/2025

Meet Phoenix Dorsey-Billy, serving Lyle, Klickitat, and Glenwood School Districts as a new College & Career Readiness Advisor! Drawing from his own experiences along the Columbia River, Phoenix is passionate about showing students they can achieve anything they set their minds to. His message to students: "Never be afraid to take risks and embrace the unfamiliar." 🌟Meet all of the new CCRA's at bit.ly/ESD112-CCRAs.

Stay tuned as we introduce all seven of the new CCRA’s in the region!
Glenwood School District School DistrictLyle School District Career Connect SW ESD 112 Connect 2 Careers

01/22/2025

AI is powerful—but so is ethics! ⚖️ Join Kristina Wambold (ESD 112) and Dr. Shannon Thissen (ESD 113) at the 2025 AI Innovation Summit in Seattle this February for "Blueprint for Ethics, Privacy, and Security." Gain valuable insights into responsibly integrating AI while balancing innovation with ethical practices. Perfect for Washington school districts looking to stay ahead in AI!

01/17/2025

Please take a minute to read about these amazing professionals supporting college and career advising and access in 12 of our rural districts!

In the transformative years when students begin making important decisions about their future, College and Career Readiness Advisors (CCRAs) serve as essential navigators, guiding students through the complex landscape of the many post-graduation opportunities. Generously funded by the Horizons Gran...