Tri-Tech Skills Center

Tri-Tech Skills Center, located in Kennewick, Washington, serves as a specialized regional technical high school designed to provide students with advanced career and technical education (CTE). Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, Tri-Tech operates as a satellite facility where juniors and seniors from various districts in the Tri-Cities area can attend half-day programs. The center focuses on bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or post-secondary education by offering immersive, hands-on training in high-demand fields such as automotive technology, computer science, culinary arts, healthcare, and engineering.

The primary mission of Tri-Tech is to prepare students for immediate professional success or higher education through industry-standard curriculum and real-world project experience. By partnering with local businesses and professional organizations, the school ensures that its students gain relevant, up-to-date skills while often earning high school credits, college credits, and industry-recognized certifications simultaneously. This unique educational model allows students to explore potential career paths in a professional environment, providing them with a distinct advantage as they transition into their post-graduation lives.