College & Career Readiness
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.
Career & Technical Education News
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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.
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Meet Cree Reynolds, the new College and Career Readiness Advisor at Hockinson High School (HHS). Reynolds 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.
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At the fourth annual STEM Rising Star and Regional Partners Award Ceremony, Career Connect Southwest (CCSW) announced Hockinson High School College & Career Resource Specialist Angelina Sarkinen as the 2024 Educator of the Year and Hockinson High School student Elsie Lyon as a Washington STEM Rising Star Award finalist.
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A new College and Career Center was created out of a space that was previously used as the school’s conference room. This is an example of the HSD’s commitment to preparing all graduates for future success and a timely illustration of National Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month.
Contact Info:
Angelina Sarkinen - College and Career Center Resource
Phone : 360-448-6450, main line
Email: angelina.sarkinen@hocksd.org
Cree Reynolds - College and Career Readiness Advisor
Phone: 360-448-6450, main line
Email: cree.reynolds@hocksd.org