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Add a Career & Technical Education Building at the High School

Add a Job Readiness Education Building at Hockinson High School
Large, empty room with steel walls and a concrete floor

Details about the Proposed Career & Technical Education Building at Hockinson High School

The proposed Career & Technical Education building at Hockinson High School would be a hands-on space for students to explore job readiness skills in classes like wood tech, construction skills, and more. Matching funds and in-kind donations have been offered from industry leader and philanthropist Douglas Green to support the project.

What would the CTE building at Hockinson High School look like?

Exterior of blue steel building with garage bay door.

Similar to recent CTE buildings at Ridgefield High School and Evergreen High School, this facility will provide a focused environment for job readiness training, offering tools and spaces for hands-on learning. 

The practical needs of students learning trades is our top priority in building design. For this reason, the building would feature a simple steel design for durability and functionality.

Read more about the CTE building at Evergreen High School.

 

What is Career & Technical Education (CTE)?

Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs offer students hands-on learning experiences in various career fields. CTE courses are designed to help students develop practical skills that can lead directly to a job after high school or provide a strong foundation for further education and training. It's a way for students to explore different career paths, gain real-world experience, and get a head start on their future careers, all while still in high school.

How has the CTE program at Hockinson High School expanded in the past 3 years?

Job readiness is a priority at Hockinson School District. We’re committed to helping every student find their path after high school, whether that is higher education, entering the workforce, or exploring vocational training. In the 2024-25 school year, 738 students are enrolled in CTE courses at Hockinson High School. This has grown from 609 in the 2022-23 school year. This year, Hockinson High School has the highest CTE enrollment in the school’s history.

In 2023, Hockinson School District hired its first ever College & Career Resource Specialist to provide students with the guidance and resources they need to plan for their futures. 

In the 2023-24 school year, HHS expanded College in the High School courses by offering 35 free university credits now at the high school. 

In the 2024-25 school year, Hockinson High School welcomed its first ever College and Career Readiness Advisor. The College and Career Readiness Advisor helps students to navigate their strengths and reach their goals, whether those goals are to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or explore vocational training.

Bond FAQs

About the Bond

In February 2025, a Hockinson School District bond will be on the ballot. If approved, it will fund:

  1. Constructing a second elementary school to address overcrowding at Hockinson Heights Elementary School, the largest elementary school by student population in Clark County.
  2. Making safety improvements at the existing Hockinson Heights Elementary School site, including improving lockdown capabilities. 
  3. Building a Career & Technical Education add-on at Hockinson High School for job readiness education.
  4. Installing a new synthetic turf field at the high school and replacing high school track
  5. Adding an outdoor cover for athletics and install an ADA ramp at HMS

Learn more about the bond

In Hockinson, it’s possible to accomplish this for about $43/month for the average owner of a $750,000 home. Visit hocksd.org/bond to find detailed information about all four Hockinson School District bond project priorities. 

Where do the dollars go?

Bond dollars support our schools and benefit our Hockinson community. If the bond passes, it would allow local contractors to submit bids for construction projects, creating opportunities for school investments to stay close to home.

 

Remember to vote by Feb 11

Ballots are due by February 11, 2025.  Hockinson voters will receive ballots by mail in late January. Voters can return completed ballots by mail or using a Clark County Elections dropbox.  

  • If voting by mail, ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day; 

  • If using a drop box, ballot must be turned in by 8 pm on Election Day; 

  • If returned in person to the Elections Office, it must be received by 8 pm on Election Day.