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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We are debating and voting on hundreds of bills on the House floor this week and next. House and Senate members are working long hours to find solutions to the state’s biggest issues. I will have further updates in the coming days and weeks, but in this email, I simply want to make you aware of a wonderful opportunity for students in the 18th District and throughout the state.
Washington Award for Vocational Excellence
I encourage Washington’s top career and technical education (CTE) students to apply for the 2025 Washington Award for Vocational Excellence. This merit scholarship helps pay for college and training.
The application window is open until March 17, 2025. Learn more and apply here.
Numerous factors determine awards, including available funding and where students attend school. At a minimum, students will receive about $3,900 per year for two years, or $7,800 total.
The scholarship helps students pay tuition and other costs at Washington colleges, universities or private career schools. Thanks to the Washington State Legislature, there is a new application portal this year. The new portal is expected to ease the application process for students, teachers and volunteers.
These students are training in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, agriculture technology and other specialties in high demand by Washington employers. You can get more updates through Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
For application questions about the 2025 WAVE scholarship, please contact the Workforce Board at wave.award@wtb.wa.gov.
I Encourage You to Apply
I’m happy to promote this effort and encourage CTE students in the 18th District to apply for this excellent opportunity.
Sincerely,
John Ley
