Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center

Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center (CBTech), located in Moses Lake, Washington, serves as a specialized regional facility designed to provide high school students with advanced career and technical education (CTE). By partnering with local school districts, the center offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and professional certifications in high-demand fields. The curriculum is specifically structured to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce, allowing students to earn dual credit and industry-recognized credentials while still completing their high school diploma requirements.

The programs at CBTech are tailored to meet the needs of the regional economy, featuring specialized training in areas such as healthcare, precision machining, information technology, construction, and criminal justice. Beyond technical instruction, the center emphasizes professional soft skills, such as leadership, work ethic, and collaboration. By providing students with access to industry-standard equipment and experienced instructors, CBTech creates a direct pipeline for students to transition into stable careers, vocational training programs, or post-secondary degree paths immediately upon graduation.