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By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News; photo courtesy of Nicole Sieminski Six Tulalip tribal departments sang nothing but praises about the Tulalip Foundation for their assistance in getting their projects up and running this year, as well as expanding their program’s outreach and services for the community. And it’s a guarantee that if we were to … Continue reading “Tulalip Foundation awards mini grants to multiple tribal programs”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News Spirit Village, a recently constructed and opened tiny house village in the heart of Seattle’s Central District neighborhood, is named after the Christ Spirit Church who generously donated land on which the village is built. If you weren’t told this fact, it would be easy to assume the name stems … Continue reading “Tulalip’s big imprint on Seattle’s newest tiny house village”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News Many experts agree that adolescence, the process of growing up from young, bashful kid to stubborn, head strong teenager, is a critical period for determining future employment success. It’s during this stage the average youth constantly tests boundaries and rules while striving for more and more independence. With every new … Continue reading “New TANF program introduces kids to the importance of gainful employment”
By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News “It feels great,” says TERO Training Vocational Center (TVTC) graduate and Tulalip tribal member, Joseph Henry. “It’s a blessing to be a part of this program. It gives us a lot of opportunities, opens many doors for us. It’s the stepping stone of where we want to go. What I … Continue reading “Twenty-three students celebrate TERO graduation”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News Salmon habitat restoration, honoring treaty rights, and tribal members showcasing successful employment within the construction trades are themes currently in action at an on-reservation construction project. Heavy construction equipment has owned Marine Drive between 19th Ave NE and 23rd Ave NE since September 10, while Snohomish County Public Works replaces … Continue reading “TERO grads join forces with Snohomish County Public Works to benefit salmon recovery”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News Educators, parents and others often place emphasis on college preparation and earning an Associate or Bachelor’s degree by traditional means. But some students see a more hands-on future for themselves. For those unafraid of getting their hands dirty and learning the true meaning behind a hard day’s work there are … Continue reading “Building a better future with Tulalip’s construction career program”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News On Wednesday, December 20, fourteen Native students were honored at the Dining Hall with a graduation banquet for their commitment to training for a better tomorrow. The fourteen students, five of whom are Tulalip tribal members, were the latest cohort to complete an intensive, fourteen-week pre-apprenticeship construction trades program offered … Continue reading “Training for a better tomorrow”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News On Friday, May 19, nineteen Native students were honored with a graduation banquet at the Kenny Moses Building for their commitment to training for a better tomorrow. The nineteen students, nine of whom are Tulalip tribal members, were the latest cohort to complete an intensive fourteen-week pre-apprenticeship construction trades program … Continue reading “Learning skills to last a lifetime”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News; photos by Lynne Bansemer The latest cohort of TERO Vocational Training Center (TVTC) students made some pretty cool memories with their family and friends 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 “Petting Zoo and Story Time Enhance Family Day”
