Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers impressed with SEA-TECH

Students and staff at the Southeast Area Technical Skills Center (SEA-TECH) had a special guest today as Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers toured the new facility. High school students taking classes at the Southeast Area Technical Skills Center located on the campus of Walla Walla Community College are immersed in the latest technology and trends in the world of Digital Media, Manufacturing and Welding, Sustainable Energy Technology specializing in Electrical Systems and Health Sciences.

McMorris Rodgers said she was impressed with the hands-on learning approach and engagement from staff and students. SEA-TECH is a branch campus of the Kennewick School District’s Tri-Tech Skills Center. Students from Walla Walla and all the partner districts consisting of Dayton, Waitsburg, Touchet, Prescott and College Place attend a three hour morning or afternoon block schedule at SEA-TECH.

Photo: SEA-TECH students discuss the Sustainable Energy Technology program with Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers. Back left - Eric Hedine; front - Joe McKeirnan; back right - Jorge Garcia.