Washington’s Community and Technical Colleges

10/29/2026

Workforce Pell webinar for schools and colleges: Friday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m.

Washington’s three state partners implementing Workforce Pell will walk schools and colleges through the application process during a joint webinar Friday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m.

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), Washington’s Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and Washington’s Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board will explain their respective roles, including program approval and verification requirements for private career schools, community and technical colleges, and the final Workforce Pell application.

Important: Private career schools must be eligible to participate in federal Title IV student financial aid programs to qualify for Pell for Workforce verification. A Washington state license alone is not enough. If your school is not approved to participate in federal Title IV programs, it is not eligible for this verification process.

Webinar participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn how the pieces fit together.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Information Session: Pell for Workforce Programs Application. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/22/2026

Great news for students across Washington!

A new study found that students earning bachelor's degrees through community and technical colleges are completing their degrees at impressive rates, often faster than students who transfer to universities. These programs help students stay connected to their communities while pursuing affordable pathways to career advancement.

Washington's community and technical colleges support students on both paths to a baccalaureate: preparing to transfer to a university or staying local at one of our colleges to earn an applied bachelor's degree in fields such as nursing, behavioral health, respiratory care, dental hygiene, education/teaching, business, and technology.

Thank you to Elizabeth Meza of the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Davis Vo of the San José-Evergreen Community College District and Stanford University for this important research, and to Matthew Dembicki of the American Association of Community Colleges for highlighting the findings.

Students pursuing bachelor’s degrees at community colleges in Washington state complete them at relatively high rates and, in many cases, faster than community college students who transfer to universities, according to a new research brief. The study found that 46% of students who entered communi...

10/08/2026

Congratulations to SBCTC Board Chair Martín Valadez for receiving the Campeón Trustee Award from the National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC).

This award recognizes trustees whose dedication to equity, opportunity, and community engagement aligns with NCCHC’s mission of preparing Hispanic leaders for America’s community and technical colleges.

Well done, Martín!

10/01/2026

Happy Technical College Day! Celebrating 35 years with Bates Technical College, Bellingham Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Lake Washington Institute of Technology - LWTech, and Renton Technical College.

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09/22/2026

Join education professionals at the Washington State Advising Summit. Connect with colleagues, share promising practices, and explore strategies that help students navigate their educational pathways and achieve their goals. Register today at https://bit.ly/4y9npmz.



Photo courtesy of Bellevue College.

08/31/2026

Students: We want your voice at the WA State Advising Summit! Join faculty, staff, and advising professionals Oct. 26-27 and help shape conversations about the future of advising. Opportunities include participating in our Student Panel, presenting or co-presenting a session, or contributing to our Student Voice initiative.

Interested? Fill out the Student Leadership Interest Form and tell us how you'd like to be involved: https://bit.ly/4xv6SZX

Visit the WA State Advising Summit website to learn more: bit.ly/4qSd0cg

Photo courtesy of Tacoma Community College.

05/14/2026

Want to learn about Running Start and how recent cuts to the program affect students? Watch The Impact on TVW -- Washington Public Affairs Network:

A popular program that lets high school students earn free college credit is facing funding cuts in 2026. We'll dive into how Running Start works and what

05/12/2026

On set today with SBCTC's Jamie Traugott and TVW -- Washington Public Affairs Network talking about Running Start. The segment airs tomorrow at http://bit.ly/4u7iwZd.

05/06/2026

We are thinking of the Highline community and Dr. Mosby's family. His impact on the higher education system is and will continue to be felt deeply. ♡♡♡

It is with heavy hearts that Highline College mourns the passing of Dr. John R. Mosby, who died Monday, May 4, 2026.

Dr. Mosby became Highline College’s seventh president in July 2018 and served until December 2025. As the college’s first president of color, he led Highline through a period marked by both growth and challenges. During his tenure, he guided the college through the COVID-19 pandemic, a period of profound social change and reflection around racial equity, the transition into ctcLink, and a successful accreditation process, all while maintaining a strong focus on student success.

Under his leadership, Highline advanced critical equity work, including the creation of the college’s first Equity, Diversity and Transformation Vice President and division.

Additionally, during his time as president, Highline College was recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the nation’s top 200 community colleges.

Beyond campus, Dr. Mosby was deeply committed to community service and engagement, including serving as a Northwest Kidney Centers Foundation board member from 2022–2025, a cause that was personally meaningful to him.

Dr. Mosby was widely respected and well loved by the Highline community and beyond. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who are grieving his loss. We will share opportunities to honor his memory as details become available.

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Lindsey Quiroz, who is one of 95 scholars across Washington state honored at today's All-Washington Academic Team ceremony. After she earns her AA from Clark College later this year, she plans to transfer to UW to become a nurse practitioner or neurosurgeon. Way to go, Lindsey!

Lindsey (center) takes a moment to celebrate with her family.