By Jeannie Briones, Tulalip News staff
Fourteen students of the Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP) are working to demolish and rebuild the deck located at the Tulalip Marina.
“We are demoing the old deck and replacing it with new material. We are adding a new wheelchair ramp, rails, and new stairs,” said William Burchett, NACTEP Site Supervisor.
Working on this project allows the students to use their recently learned skills in basic construction, use of tools and safety concerns.
NACTEP instructor Mark Newland says that with the help of this great crew, the project is going smoothly and, depending on the weather, they hope to finish by the end of the week.
“I am excited to be able to rebuild this deck, it was pretty rotten. I’m glad we came out to fix it,” said Rocky Gorham, NACTEP student.
For more information about NACTEP, please contact Mark Newland at 425-268-9145. The next quarter begins April 8th.
