I can thank Sno-Isle for opening my eyes in where I can go and what I can do. Now I’m a diesel tech in a shop making 3 times as much as I did in high school. Without Sno-Isle, I wouldn’t of known where to go, or what to do with my life, it is one of the best foundations I think any student can make for themselves.

I want the world to know what a win/ win Sno-Isle is! You get amazing training and skills that you use for the rest of your life and have a lot of fun in the process!!

On a personal note, I want to tell you how much I appreciate the programs and support you offer for students. My oldest daughter went through the offset printing program back when it was in place and is now managing our family printing company, my second daughter went through the electrical program and through a summer internship Sno-Isle helped set up for her with Bonneville Power she is now working as an electrical engineer for them and my youngest daughter is currently a four point student at Nascar Technical Institute after two years in the automotive program before graduating last year.

On day one of orientation I was hooked. I thought, “wow I get to learn about cooking and the inner workings of a restaurant without the burden of college debt.” I have now been in the restaurant industry for over 12 years and Sno-isle gave me that extra step towards the career I have always wanted. I have worked in many restaurants in Seattle, Hawaii, Alaska and Utah. This is all thanks to the opportunity Sno-isle culinary department gave me, and Chef Becky who saw the potential and passion in each and every one of us.

I attended Sno-Isle TECH Skill Center from Granite Fall HS from 1995 thru 1997. As like most kids in Highschool, I had no idea the future path I wanted to go down but 100% knew that a traditional 4 year college program was not at all what I wanted to do. While attending classes at Sno-Isle, I was hired in a local machine shop as a Machinist Apprentice, floor sweep/runner, whatever was needed. Overall, Manufacturing has been an amazing carrier choice for me and has provide a great life for me and my family. A true heartfelt thank you to Tom Clemens, Sno-Isle Skill Center and Everett Community College for providing me the opportunity, knowledge and support!