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In the Monroe School District, we are committed to ensuring every student is prepared for their future. One way we are exploring how to expand opportunities for students is by studying the possibility of opening a Skills Center right here in Monroe.
What Is a Skills Center?
A Skills Center is a regional learning hub where high school juniors and seniors (grades 11–12) can take hands-on classes in career and technical fields not typically offered in traditional high schools. Students spend part of their day at their home high school and part at the Skills Center.
Skills Center programs allow students to:
- Earn high school credits, including Career & Technical Education (CTE) credits.
- Gain industry-recognized certifications.
- In some cases, earn credits toward math, science, or English.
- Build real-world skills that often lead directly to high-demand, high-wage careers after graduation.
Watch this 2-minute video from Superintendent Shawn Woodward for a quick overview:
Current Option: Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center
Right now, Monroe students may apply to attend the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center in Everett, alongside students from 13 other districts. Each year, about 75 Monroe students are accepted into the program, and transportation is provided.
Sno-Isle offers 20+ programs, including:
- Medical & Nursing Assisting
- Automotive Technology
- Welding & Metal Fabrication
- Veterinary Assisting
- Culinary Arts
- Construction Trades
- Cosmetology
- Video Game Design
- Fashion & Merchandising
- Fire Science (firefighter training)
- Diesel Power Technology
- Criminal Justice
…and more!
Learn More About Sno-Isle Tech
Future Possibility: A Monroe Skills Center
We are now studying whether opening a Skills Center in Monroe is possible. This could mean creating a new branch of Sno-Isle, or establishing a Skills Center operated by the Monroe School District.
Either option would expand access to career-connected learning for our students, right here, closer to home.
To guide this study, Sno-Isle is collecting feedback from middle and high school students and their families and local businesses. Your input will help identify which career pathways would best support Monroe students and meet the needs of our local workforce.
Share Your Feedback
If you are a parent of a middle or high school student or a local business owner, we invite you to complete a short survey. Middle and high school student will be taking the student survey in class at school in October (SVEC students have been sent the survey link via email).
- Middle & High School Families: Take the Survey – English | Spanish
- Local Businesses: Take the Survey Here
Your voice will make a real difference in shaping opportunities for our students and supporting the future workforce of Monroe. Thank you for partnering with us to prepare Monroe students for success!