Partnering with five local SUN program schools, Jobs 101 is a twelve week course offering high school students the opportunity to learn foundational job readiness skills and gain valuable exposure to industry professionals and possibilities. Students get hands-on experience composing cover letters and resumes, role-playing interviews, discovering post-secondary pathways, and interning with a variety of workforce professionals. 

Giving students a unique “day-in-the-life” experience, Pathways to Trades partners with area high schools to build crucial awareness and skill sets through industry site visits, technical training, paid internships, and lessons on soft skills such as work ethic, job site safety, professional communication, smart time-management, and effective team building. PTT provides students with learning opportunities they can apply to a variety of skilled trades such as welding, machining, and sheet metal experience.

Geared toward individuals age 17-24 with a vested interest in pursuing a manufacturing career, Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship participants will gain relevant industry-specific technical knowledge and employability skills.  Successful graduates will have an opportunity for a paid internship or direct employment with a local manufacturing company.

A 900 foot maker space located at Impact NW’s facility, Make @ Impact is a manufacturing playground where students can explore material creation and build employable skills with specialized equipment like a 3D printer, CNC desktop mill, laser cutter, skateboard press, band saw, drill press, grinder, and more.