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New Year’s resolution series: 14 TVTC graduates construct new career aspirations. So can you!

By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News New year, new me. A popular phrase used to express the idea of a fresh start. The sentiment behind the phrase suggests a desire for change, self-improvement, and the opportunity to reshape one’s future. A simple, four-word phrase with a larger-than-life meaning that truly encompasses the long-held tradition of New … Continue reading “New Year’s resolution series: 14 TVTC graduates construct new career aspirations. So can you!”

TVTC enrollment open now; only 16-weeks, 455 hours to construct the new you

By Kalvin Valdillez, photos courtesy of Lisa Telford With the turn of the year comes a time of reflection and reevaluation. Something about a fresh new calendar inspires many to make changes, set personal goals, and take on new challenges to become the best version of their selves. Now, we all know the old adage, ‘new … Continue reading “TVTC enrollment open now; only 16-weeks, 455 hours to construct the new you”

Construction jobs are booming! Tulalip’s TVTC program is here to take full advantage

By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News Educators, parents and others often place strong emphasis on college preparation and earning an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree by traditional means. But that lengthy and expensive route often means accruing a ton of debt just to enter a highly competitive job market. College degrees may be preferred for many, however, … Continue reading “Construction jobs are booming! Tulalip’s TVTC program is here to take full advantage”

TVTC grad showcases skills by building Tulalip elder a chicken coop

By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News Earlier this summer, Tulalip elder Terry Parker Sr. was sitting on his front porch when inspiration struck. He thought to himself how wonderful it would be if his beloved chickens had an area to themselves in the front yard, with a clear line of sight from the porch. “I called … Continue reading “TVTC grad showcases skills by building Tulalip elder a chicken coop”

Tulalip TVTC constructs 13 tiny homes for Low Income Housing Institute

By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News Beep. Beep. Beep. The high-pitched sound of a truck backing up echoed throughout the Tulalip TERO Vocational Training Center (TVTC) property on the morning of Thursday, March 12. The current group of enrolled TVTC students watched, with bright smiles on their faces and coffees in hand, while the first of … Continue reading “Tulalip TVTC constructs 13 tiny homes for Low Income Housing Institute”

Careers in the construction industry are booming, TVTC can be your entry point to a better tomorrow

By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News Educators, parents and others often place strong emphasis on college preparation and earning an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree by traditional means. But that lengthy and expensive route often means accruing a ton of debt just to enter a highly competitive job market. College degrees may be the preferred goal for … Continue reading “Careers in the construction industry are booming, TVTC can be your entry point to a better tomorrow”

Basket weaving, face painting and a petting zoo…must be TVTC Family Day

By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News  The latest cohort of TERO Vocational Training Center (TVTC) students made some pretty cool memories with their family and friends on Thursday, April 5th, during the spring session’s “Family Day”.  “We set aside a day every session to bring families together, allowing for the children of students to visit the … Continue reading “Basket weaving, face painting and a petting zoo…must be TVTC Family Day”

Basket weaving and story time bring families to TVTC

By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News The latest cohort of TERO Vocational Training Center (TVTC) students made some pretty cool memories with their family and friends on October 25th, during the autumn session’s “Family Day”. “We set aside a day every session to bring families together, allowing for the children of students to visit the training center … Continue reading “Basket weaving and story time bring families to TVTC”

Training for a better tomorrow: TERO hosts graduation ceremony

By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News This past February, sixteen men and women took a chance on themselves and committed to a sixteen-week course at the Tulalip TERO Vocational Training Center (TVTC). Entering the game with little to no experience, those individuals showed up every morning for five days a week to soak up as much … Continue reading “Training for a better tomorrow: TERO hosts graduation ceremony”