West Sound Technical Skills Center (WST)

West Sound Technical Skills Center (WST) provides professional career training and college preparation as part of the public educational system at no cost to students between the ages of 16 and 21 and in grades 11 or 12. 

Classes are three periods in length (2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week) and prepare students for both careers AND college readiness, featuring hands-on training and a focus on employability skills. 

Students select either first session (AM) from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM or second session (PM) from 11:10 AM to 1:40 PM. Bus transportation provided by CKSD for first session (AM) only. 

All programs offered at West Sound Tech satisfy a high school elective credit requirement for graduation or a career and technical education credit. Most programs offer high school equivalency credit/cross credit (see individual program description). 

Students may also be able to earn additional community college credit free through the CTE Dual Credit process in selected programs indicated below. 

WST registration typically begins in late February or early March. See your counselor on how to enroll. Regular daily attendance is critical at West Sound Tech. 

For more information, please call (360.473.0550). Or visit westsoundtech.org.