Career-Bound Students Recognized at 3rd Annual Tri-Cities Regional Career Signing Day Event

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 3rd Annual Tri-Cities Regional Career Signing Day on Tuesday, June 11, in partnership with Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors (AGC), Educational Service District (ESD) 123, and Tri-Tech Skills Center. This event celebrated the hiring of student candidates by employers committed to offering a living wage, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within their organizations.

Twenty-eight students and fifteen employer organizations were honored. These students will immediately contribute to the workforce in various industries, including healthcare, automotive repair, firefighting, and more.

The ceremony was attended by the students' families, employer representatives, Tri-Tech instructors, and numerous elected officials, including 15th Legislative District Senator Nikki Torres, 8th Legislative District Representatives Stephanie Barnard and April Connors, and Kennewick City Councilmember Jim Millbauer. Representative Connors made remarks before the commencement of Signing Day, highlighting the positive impact of the Tri-Tech Skills Center on the region.
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Congratulations to the Signing Day graduates! We wish you the best of luck in your new careers!

Tri-Cities Regional Career Signing Day is sponsored by the Regional Chamber's Stakeholder Members: Bechtel, Benton PUD, Cascade Natural Gas, CPCCo, Gesa Credit Union, Jacobs, Kadlec, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Tire Factory, and Washington River Protection Solutions.